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1st line treatment for Otitis Externa

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Topical antimicrobials
- acetic acid
- QUINOLONES
- sulfonamides
- aminoglycosides

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Other treatments for otitis externa

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  • Topical corticosteroids
  • Systemic Abx for severe infection
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Treatments for Malignant Otitis Externa

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IV Abx - CIPROFLOXACIN (1ST LINE)

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Treatment for acute Otitis Media

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ABX!!
Amoxicillin = 1st line in kids
Augmentin = 1st line in adults
PCN allergy: Cephalosporins, Doxycycline, or Azithromycin

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When do you just observe for otitis media treatment?

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  • healthy children
  • age 6-24 months
  • unilateral non-severe pain
  • age >24 months with non-severe pain, unilateral or bilateral
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Treatment for ruptured TM

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ABX!!
Amoxicillin or Augmentin

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Treatment for chronic otitis media

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Refer to ENT for surgical repair / tympanostomy tubes

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Treatment for mastoiditis

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Broad spectrum IV antibiotics + Myringotomy

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Treatment for cholesteatoma

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Surgical repair

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Treatment for acute OM in a patient with tympanostomy tubes?

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Ciprodex (fluoroquinolone combination steroid drops)

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Uncomplicated unilateral AOM in a child > 6 months

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Observe / Amoxicillin

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Uncomplicated, unilateral AOM in an adult

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Augmentin

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Unilateral ruptured TM in a child > 6 months

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Amoxicillin

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Uncomplicated AOE in a child > 6 months or an adult

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Ciprodex

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Unilateral AOM in a child > 6 months with recurrent OM recently treated with antibiotics

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Augmentin or 2nd/3rd gen Cephalosporin

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Unilateral or bilateral OME in a child > 6 months or an adult

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Antihistamine, decongestant, monitor

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Treatment for conductive hearing loss?

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Refer to ENT

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Treatment for sensorineural hearing loss?

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Refer to ENT
Cochlear implants
Hearing aids

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Treatment for Acoustic Neuroma?

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Refer to ENT
- Surgical resection
- Radiation
- Observation

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Treatment for tinnitus?

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Dependent on cause

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Treatment for barotrauma?

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PREVENTION!
- oral decongestants
- swallowing
- ear plugs
- ventilation tubes

Treatment of injury
- Surgical repair
- Abx if TM is perforated
- Analgesics

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What requires an urgent referral to ENT?

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Barotrauma + vertigo + hearing loss

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When would you treat an auricular hematoma with a needle aspiration?

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<2cm and/or present <24 hours

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When would you treat an auricular hematoma with an I&D?

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> 2cm up to 7 days old

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Treatment for BPPV?

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  • EPLEY MANEUVER

Meds used with high frequency of episodes
- 1st line: Antihistamines
- Benzodiazepines

Surgery for severe cases

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Treatment for vestibular neuritis?

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  • 10 day Prednisone taper
  • Meclizine 25-50mg q8h
    OR
    Diphenhydramine 25mg q6-q8h
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27
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Can Ménière’s disease be cured?

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NO! You can relieve symptoms but will not “fix” the underlying disease

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Treatments for Meniere’s disease?

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Lifestyle adjustments (low salt)
Diuretics
Antiemetics (MECLIZINE)
Anxiolytics
Antihistamines
TCAs

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Treatment for persistent postural perceptual dizziness?

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SSRI/NRI (Effexor)
Vestibular rehab
Cognitive behavioral therapy

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Treatment for mild/episodic allergic rhinitis?

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  • 1st line: oral antihistamine
  • nasal antihistamine
  • glucocorticoid nasal spray
31
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Treatment for mod/severe allergic rhinitis?

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  • glucocorticoid nasal spray
  • oral antihistamines
  • Montelukast
  • Systemic glucocorticoid
  • Allergen immunotherapy
32
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Treatment for bacterial infectious rhinosinusitis?

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ABX!
- Augmentin
- Doxycycline
- Levofloxacin

33
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Treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis?

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  • intranasal saline
  • intranasal steroids
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Treatment for nasal polyps?

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Refer to ENT
- 1st line: intranasal glucocorticoid

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Treatment for epistaxis

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  1. Conservative measures
  2. Cautery
  3. Nasal packing
  4. AUGMENTIN (prevent TSS)
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What types of nasal packing can be used to treat anterior epistaxis?

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  • Nasal tampons (Merocel)
  • Gauze packing (Xeroform)
  • Nasal balloon catheters (Rapid Rhino)
  • Thrombogenic foams/gels
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What types of nasal packing can be used to treat posterior epistaxis?

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  • Nasal balloon catheters: Rapid Rhino, EpiStat, Foley Cath
38
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Treatment for foreign bodies in the nose?

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  • Positive pressure
  • instrumentation (Katz extractor, Alligator forceps)
39
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Treatment for asymptomatic, minimal swelling, no septal deviation or hematoma?

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Treatment for a nasal fracture without hematoma?

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Follow up with ENT in 3-5 days

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Treatment for a septal hematoma?

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ENT consult

42
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Treatment for viral infectious rhinosinusitis?

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Symptomatic

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What is the treatment for GABHS?

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  • 1st line: Penicillin V 250mg po TID or 500mg BID x 10 days
    OR
    Cefuroxime acetil 250mg bid x 5-10 days
  • PCN allergy: erythromycin, azithromycin 500mg QD x 3 days
  • Unable to take PO meds: single IM benzathine PCN
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What is the treatment for peritonsillar abscess?

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ABX
- Less severe: Amoxicillin, Augmentin, Clindamycin
- More severe: parenteral Amoxicillin, Amoxicillin-sulbactam, Clindamycin

Needle aspiration
I&D
Tonsillectomy

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What is the treatment for a retropharyngeal abscess?

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Begin with conservative Abx
- Bactrim, Clindamycin, Vancomycin, Linezolid, Augmentin

If Abx fail, surgical I&D

46
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What is the treatment for Ludwig’s angina?

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  • AIRWAY PROTECTION
  • Broad spectrum IV Abx: Unasyn or Clindamycin
  • IV steroids
47
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What is the treatment for Epiglottis?

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  • STABILIZE AIRWAY
  • Humidified O2
  • IV ABX (2 DRUG REGIMEN)
    3rd gen cephalosporin + Vancomycin
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What is the treatment for Croup?

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  • DEXAMETHASONE (steroid)
  • antipyretics for fever/pain
  • humidified RA
49
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Treatment of laryngitis > 2 weeks without symptoms of URI?

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Refer to ENT (suspect cancer)

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Treatment for xerostomia?

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  • Eliminate med that is causing if possible
  • promote gum chewing
  • encourage oral hydration
  • OTC saliva substitutes
  • Cholinergic agonist
  • Pilocarpine hydrochloride (Salagen)
51
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Treatment for mucocele affecting speech, feeding or discomfort?

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Surgical removal of entire lesion + minor salivary gland

52
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Treatment for oral ranulas?

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Surgical removal of sublingual gland

53
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Treatment for plunging ranulas?

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Surgical removal of sublingual gland

54
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Treatment for sialolithiasis?

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  • Conservative
  • Sialogogues
  • Hydration
  • NSAIDs
  • Warm compress
  • Massage gland
  • Remove anticholinergic med
  • Abx only if bacterial
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Treatment for bacterial sialadenitis?

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IV Abx - Nafcillin + Flagyl or Unasyn
Supportive

IF SYMPTOMS DO NOT IMPROVE OR REOCCUR REFER TO ENT

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Treatment for viral sialadenitis?

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Symptomatic treatment
Prevention (MMR vaccine)

57
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What meds do you prescribe for dental prophylaxis?

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1st line: Amoxicillin
PCN allergic: Cephalexin, Cefadroxil, Azithromycin, Clarithromycin, Doxycycline

58
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Treatment for gingivitis?

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  • Effective tooth brushing and flossing
  • Regular dental visits
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Treatment for gingival hyperplasia?

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  • Meticulous oral hygiene
  • Regular cleanings
  • May require gum resection surgery
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Treatment for ANUG?

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  • ABX: Metronidazole, Augmentin, Clindamycin
  • Debridement
  • Chlorohexidine rinses
  • Augmented oral hygiene
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Treatment for periodontitis?

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  • Effective brushing and flossing
  • Stop tobacco, cannabis & other irritants
  • Dental referral for deep root scaling
62
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Treatment for leukoplakia >3 weeks?

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REFER TO ENT FOR EVAL AND BIOPSY

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Treatment for aphthous stomatitis?

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mild forms - no treatment
Can use topical or intralesional steroids

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Treatment for herpes labialis?

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Systemic antiviral agents - acyclovir or valacyclovir

65
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Treatment for Coxsackie A virus?

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Supportive

66
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Treatment for pyogenic granulomas?

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Conservative surgical excision

67
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Treatment of geographic tongue?

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No treatment

68
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Treatment of a bony tori?

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Surgical removal only if it affects oral function, interferes with denture fabrication or is subject to recurrent trauma or ulceration

69
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Treatment of candidiasis?

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Topical or systemic antifungals:
- Nystatin swish swallow
- Clotrimazole
- Fluconazole

70
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Treatment of lichen planus?

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  • Asymptomatic - no treatment
  • Topical corticosteroid gels or mouth rinses

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