Lectures Flashcards
1
Q
Which dizzy conditions are associated with hearing loss/tinnitus
A
Menieres and labyrinthitis
2
Q
What might precent vestibular neuronitis/ labrynthitis?
A
Viral prodrome
3
Q
Test for BPPV
A
Dix-Hallpike
4
Q
Movements to cure BPPV
A
Epley manouvre
Brandt-darroff exercises
5
Q
Treatment of bacterial tonsillitis
A
Penicillin 500mg qid for 10 days
clarithromycin if penicillin allergic
6
Q
Treatment of peritonsilar abscess
A
Aspiration and drainage
7
Q
Classical history of peritonsilar abscess
A
Unilateral throat pain and odynophagia
Trismus (lockjaw)
3-7 days of preceding acute tonsillitis