HEENT Flashcards
Fluorescein dye “fern like” CN V. Abrupt onset of pain
Herpes keratitis
Round/Irregular
Corneal Abrasions
Acute/severe halos, cupping optic nerve, cloudy cornea, mid-dilated oval pupil. ER STAT.
Acute Angle-closure glaucoma
CN2 gradual changes in peripheral vision LOST FIRST, then second central vision. Pressure 8 - 21
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
Elderly- night vision issues, extreme glare. Opaque lens. Absent red reflex.
Most common cause of blindness in developing countries
Tx: cataract surgery with IOL –intraocular lens implantation
Cataracts
Painless loss of “central vision” reports straight lines appear curved. Periphery is preserved. Give asmler grid.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Floaters, curtain, flashes of light. Painless. EXAM
Retinal Detachment
cauliflower, foul-smell, hearing loss. If erodes bones in face affects CN VII. ENT - SURGERY
Cholesteatoma
Aphthous stomatitis: painful shallow ulcers heal 7-10 days.
Tx: Magic mouthwash.
Canker sores
Optic disc swollen w/ blurred edges due to increased ICP
Papilledema
- Copper/silver wire arterioles.
- AV nicking (mild retinopathy).
- Retinal Hemorrhages.
Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Cotton wool spots (moderate retinopathy)
- micro-aneurysms.
- RETINAL HEMORRHAGES (CENTER OF EYE APPEAR ORANGE RED)
Diabetic Retinopathy
“clusters sm. Size red papules w/ white centers in the buccal mucosa by lower molars”. Rubeola and Measles. Fever, conjunctivitis, coryza, cough (3c). Morbiliform rash. EXAM
Koplik Spots
Lateralization to good ear. Rinne- AC > BC.
Sensorineural:
Lateralization to bad ear. Rinne- BC > AC.
Conductive: