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Infections Flashcards

1
Q

Inflammation of the inner ear including the semi-circular canals, vestibulae + cochlea?

A

Labryinthitis

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2
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What is the general cause of Labryinthitis

A

Viral URTI

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3
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What is the general presentation of Labryinthitis

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Acute Onset Vertigo

==> Hearing Loss + Tinnitus

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4
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Labryinthitis vs Neuronitis in terms of symptoms

A

Neuronitis doesnt present with hearing loss + tinnitus like Labryinthitis does

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5
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What test can be done in Labryinthitis px

A

Head impulse test

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6
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What are the 2 drugs given for Labryinthitis

A

Prochlorperazine

Antihistamines

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7
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Inflammation of the vestibular nerve leading to a sense of movement of head (leading to vertigo) when there isnt any?

A

Vestibular Neuronitis

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8
Q

The otolith organs consist of what (2)

What do they detect (2)

A

Utricle + Saccule

Gravity + linear Acceleration

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9
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What part of the vestibular system deals with rotation of the head

A

Semicircular Canals

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10
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Is there hearing loss in Vestibular Neuronitis

A

No

Unlike Labryinthitis

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11
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Investigationfor Vestibular neuronitis

A

Head impulse test

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12
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What is the management of Vestibular neuronitis

A

Prochlorperazine

Antihistamines

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13
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What is the main complication of Vestibular neuronitis

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BPPV

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14
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Quinsy is defined as what

A

Peritonsillar abscess where bacteria trapped have formed an abscess that arises from complication of tonsilitis

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15
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What are 3 presentations characteristics of Quinsy

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Tonsilitis symptoms

Trismus (pain opening)

Hot potato Voice (pharyngeal swallowing)

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16
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What is the most common cause of Quinsy

A

Streptococcus pyogenes

17
Q

What is the treatment for quinsy (2)

A

Incision + drainage

AB

18
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What is the most common cause of tonsilitis

A

Viral infection

19
Q

If tonsilitis is caused by bacteria, what is the typical pathogen

A

Streptococcus Pyogenes

20
Q

What are 4 typical symptoms of tonsilitis

A

Pain on swallowing

Fever >38*

Anterior cervical lymphadenopathy

Excudates present / not (white patches)

21
Q

What criteria is used in tonsilitis

What does it help diagnose

A

CENTOR

Bacteria OR viral cause

22
Q

What is the main AB given in bacterial tonsilitis

A

PenV

23
Q

What are 3 complications that arise from tonsilitis

A

Quinsy

Otitis Media

Scarlet Fever (Strep infection => toxins = red bumps)

24
Q

In sinusitis, what is blocked leading to inflammation of the paranasal sinuses

A

Ostia

25
Q

What is the function of the sinuses

A

Produces mucous that drain into nasal cavities via ostia

26
Q

What are 3 causes of sinusitis

A

Infection post Viral URTI

Ax

Obstruction => Polyps / trauma

27
Q

What are 3 typical symptoms of sinusitis

A

Nasal congestion

Facial pain

Loss of smell

28
Q

What is the typical management of sinusitis px

A

Steroid nasal spray

29
Q

if a px can taste the steroid spray, what is done?

A

Technique is bad as its too far back (hitting tongue)

Educate px

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