Miscellaneous Flashcards

1
Q

Growth of a nasal polyps

A

Bilateral (unilateral is cancer red flag)

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2
Q

Nasal polyps Mx

A
  • polypectomy

- Sx

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3
Q

BPPV is caused by the detachment and movement of what crystals

A

Calcium carbonate (otoconia)

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4
Q

BPPV Mx

A

Epley manoeuvre

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5
Q

Presbycusis is

A

Sensorineuroal hearing loss due to age

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6
Q

What is reduced in presbycusis

A
  • hair cells (in cochlea)
  • neurones (in cochlea)
  • endolymphatic potential
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7
Q

Character of hearing loss from height pitch ==> low pitch seen in presbycusis

A
  • gradual

- insidious

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8
Q

Presbycusis Mx

A
  • hearing aids

- cochlear implants

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9
Q

Autosomal dominant condition that causes remodelling of middle ear bones

A

Otosclerosis

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10
Q

Type of hearing loss in otosclerosis

A

Conductive

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11
Q

Pitch affected in otosclerosis

A

Low pitch

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12
Q

Rinne’s test findings in otosclerosis

A

+ve for conductive hearing loss

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13
Q

Other tests used for otosclerosis

A
  • audio entry

- tympanometry

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14
Q

Surgical option for osteosclerosis

A

Stapedectomy

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15
Q

Non-invasive option for osteosclerosis

A

Hearing aid

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