Medications in Tx of ENT Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Otitis Externa:
A
infection of the skin/cartilage of the ear canal
2
Q
Tx of Otitis Externa:
A
gentle clearing
acidification +/- drying
topical abx +/- steroids (cipro)- very high conc
anti-fungals
may need wick
3
Q
Acute Otitis Media:
A
in neonates think gram - (GI bugs)
4
Q
Tx of Otitis Media:
A
Abx:
1st line- high dose amoxicillin
2nd line- augmentin
erythromycin or sulfa if PCN allergy
5
Q
Tx for Bacterial Tonsillitis:
A
after rapid strep test:
PCN, augmentin or clindamycin
6
Q
Tx for EBV Tonsillitis:
A
steroids after monospot test
7
Q
Allergic Rhinitis:
A
Avoidance Nasal saline spray or rinse decongestants- may worsen secretions, constricts mucosa AFRIN Antihistamines Nasal Steroids
8
Q
Acute Sinusitis
A
Adult- levaquin, augmentin
Children- augmentin
9
Q
Chronic Sinusitis:
A
CT of sinuses
direct sinus culture
longer course of abx
10
Q
GERD
A
Behaviors
H2 blockers
