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Nose Conditions Flashcards

1
Q

The Sneeze Reflex is via what cranial nerve?

A

V (Trigeminal)

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2
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____ are like nasal tonsils

A

Adenoids

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3
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Fancy term for a runny nose

A

Rhinorrhea

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4
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What test is used in practice to determine the type of sinus symptoms a patient is dealing with?

A

SNOT-16 (Sino-Nasal Outcome Test)

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5
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Nasal inflammation/congestion

A

Rhinitis

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6
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The two other names for a common cold?

A
  1. Non-allergic rhinitis

2. Coryza

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7
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An upper respiratory infection - common cold (coryza) - would be due to a _____, and is passed on by air or hand contact (NOT saliva)

A

Virus

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8
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SYMPTOMS are due to the body’s _____ reaction

A

HEALING

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9
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Use of ____ has been shown to be associated with an increased risk of developing asthma in a study.

A

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

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10
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Colds can be associated with a ___ ear infection

A

Middle (otitis media)

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11
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This is commonly known as “hay fever”

A

Allergic Rhinitis

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12
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The etiology of allergic rhinitis is due to ____ of the immune system (especially during the first years of life) due to use of antibiotics, lack of exposure to common allergens, exposure to environmental toxins, and poor nutrition.

A

Hypersensitivity

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13
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Allergic rhinitis is mediated by ___ antibodies that bind to receptors in the eyes and upper respiratory tract, causing the release of histamine and other inflammatory chemicals.

A

IgE

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14
Q

Common airborne allergens for allergic hypersensitivity reactions? (4)

A
  1. Plant pollens
  2. Mold spores
  3. Insect feces (in house dust)
  4. Animal danders
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15
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Allergic can also be called ___

A

Atopic

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16
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The most common atopic (allergic) disorder?

A

Allergic Rhinitis (10-20% of pop.)

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17
Q

The risk of having allergic rhinitis is about __% if one parent has it, and about __% if both parents have it

A

30%, 50%

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18
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AllergEEs are associated with ___ antibodies and ____phils (WBCs)

A

IgE, Eosinophils

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19
Q

____ are often associated with ITCHING

A

Allergies

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20
Q

Allergic rhinitis would cause the mucosa in the nose to be what color?

A

Pale or bluish (NOT pink)

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21
Q

The most common type of allergy test?

A

Skin test (in vivo)

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22
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“Allergy shots”, a type of restorative treatment for allergic rhinitis are known as? (SCIT)

A

Subcutaneous immunotherapy

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23
Q

A common nasal irrigation device?

A

Neti pot

24
Q

A nasal congestion/obstruction NOT due to infection or allergic reaction

A

Vasomotor rhinitis

25
Q

Spicy foods, beer/wine, A/C, smoke, birth control pills can all be triggers for what type of rhinitis?

A

Vasomotor rhinitis

26
Q

When LOTS of mucous is produced in the nasal area leading to it dripping on the throat causing irritation, sore throat, bad breath, gagging and nausea it is called?

A

Postnasal drip

27
Q

Hawking, a tickle in the back of the throat leading to frequent clearing and coughing to clear throat are all symptoms of ___

A

Postnasal drip

28
Q

A bloody nose is also called ____

A

Epistaxis

29
Q

____ (anterior/posterior) nosebleeds, which often cause bleeding from BOTH nostrils, can be a sign of serious health problems

A

Posterior

30
Q

Easily damaged vessels near the surface of the anterior nasal septum are called what? (2 names)

A

Little’s area or Kiesselbach’s plexus

31
Q

Name two brands of topical decongestants

A
  1. Afrin

2. Dristan

32
Q

Treatment of an anterior nose bleed calls for tipping the head _____ and pinching the soft part of the nose for 10-15 minutes while a clot forms

A

Forward

33
Q

INR, a clotting test, stands for?

A

International Normalized Ratio

34
Q

In kids with recurrent nosebleeds, consider the possibility of a rare benign tumor called _____

A

Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma

35
Q

Fancy name for a “nose job”

A

Rhinoplasty

36
Q

Surgery for a deviated septum is called ___

A

Septoplasty

37
Q

Swelling and inflammation of the sinus cavities around the nose

A

Sinusitis

38
Q

Most cases of acute sinusitis are caused by?

A

Common cold viruses

39
Q

Sinusitis lasting longer than __ weeks is considered chronic

A

8

40
Q

A nasal ____ is imaging used to see if there are polyps or tumors

A

Endoscopy

41
Q

Rule of thumb: always treat sinuses in patients with ___

A

Asthma

42
Q

____ is a condition of rebound nasal congestion brought on by extended use of topical decongestants and certain oral medications.

A

Rhinitis medicamentosa (RM)

43
Q

Loss of sense of smell

A

Anosmia

44
Q

__% of taste is due to the sense of smell

A

75%

45
Q

Increased ___ during pregnancy causes increased sensitivity to smells (hyperosmia)

A

Estradiol

46
Q

Recently, the use of ___ nasal spray was associated with anosmia and recalled by the FDA in 2009

A

Zicam

47
Q

Adult acne is called ____

A

Rosacea

48
Q

___ is a skin disorder characterized by a large, red, bumpy or bulbous nose. Considered a subtype of severe rosacea

A

Rhinophyma

49
Q

____ is characterized by an interruption of breathing during sleep, for at least 10 seconds per episode, with 30+ episodes during 7hr sleep

A

Sleep apnea

50
Q

The two types of sleep apnea?

A
  1. Obstructive (most common)

2. Central (thought to be due to nervous system abnormality)

51
Q

___ is characterized by closure of the upper airway and cessation of airflow despite continued breathing effort

A

Obstructive sleep apnea

52
Q

Daytime sleepiness is called ____ in fancy terms

A

Hypersomnolence (tendency to fall asleep in “unfortunate situations, like driving”)

53
Q

Restless legs syndrome is called nocturnal ____

A

Myoclonus

54
Q

In the diagnoses of sleep apnea a person would have a positive _____ sleepiness score (15+ points)

A

Epworth

55
Q

The DEFINITIVE diagnoses for sleep apnea is?

A

Polysomnography (sleep lab diagnosis)

56
Q

Reshaping the throat or nose by shrinking tissues is referred to as ____plasty

A

Somno

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