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Peds - Eyes and Ears Flashcards

1
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A common staphlococcal abcess on upper or lower eyelid with ABRUPT onset; PAINFUL

A

Hordeolum / Stye

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2
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When to refer hordeolum?

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If no resolution within 48 hours

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3
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Management of hordeolum

2

A

Warm compresses

Consider bacitracin on erythromycin ophthalmic ointment

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4
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A non-tender beady nodule (granuloma) on the eyelid; c/b infection or retention cyst of the meibomian gland

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Chalazion

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5
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Management of chalazion

A

Warm compresses

Refer for surgical removal

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6
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Chalazion - signs and symtoms

7

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PAINLESS and may have:

Light sensitivity
Visual distortion if pressing on lens

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7
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Conjunctivitis with purulent discharge is associated with:

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bacterial cause

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8
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Conjunctivitis with COPIOUS purulent discharge is associated with:

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Gonococcal cause

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9
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Conjunctivitis with stringy discharge is associated with:

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allergic cause

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10
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Conjunctivitis with watery discharge is associated with:

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viral cause

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11
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Conjunctivitis which is bright red and irritated is associated with:

A

herpes

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12
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Treatment of CHEMICAL conjunctivitis

2

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self-limiting

flush with water

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13
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Treatment of BACTERIAL conjunctivitis

3

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o erythromycin ophthalmic
o tetracycline
o polymyxin B ophthalmic

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14
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Treatment of GONOCOCCAL conjunctivitis (2)

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Penicillin G - IV

Ceftriaxone - IM

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15
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Treatment of CHLAMYDIAL conjunctivitis
(2 with examples of second - class and drugs)
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o  erythromycin ophthalmic OINTMENT
o ORAL therapy - tetracyclines or macrolides
     tetracycline
     doxycycline
     erythromycin
     clarithromycin
     azithromycin
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16
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Treatment of ALLERGIC conjunctivitis

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o oral antihistamines

o refer to allergy and ophthamology

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17
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Why are ophthalmic steroids not used in primary care for conjuncitivitis?

A

risk of:
increased intraocular pressure
activation of herpes simplex virus

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18
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When should conjunctivitis be cultured?

A

baby under 30 days old

suspect gonorrheal cause in any age

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19
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Treatment of VIRAL conjunctivitis
mild
mod
severe

A

mild –> refrigerated NSS gtts

mod –> decongestants, antihistamines, mast cell stabilizers, NSAIDS

severe –> sulfacetamide for bacterial prophylaxis

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20
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Treatment for HERPETIC conjunctivitis

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Refer to ophthamlogist

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21
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An abnormal, uniform, progressive opacity of the eye often seen with co-morbid conditions.

22
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What co-morbid conditions are associated with CATARACTS?

4

A

o Down’s syndrome
o DM
o Marfan
o Atopic dermatitis

23
Q

Possible causes of cataracts

5

A 
o  congenital
o  prolonged steroid use
o  infection
o  injury
o  radiation
24
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NP management of cataracts

A

Refer for surgery

25
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Ocular misalignment as a result of uncoordinated ocular muscles

A

Strabismus / lazy eye

26
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When is strabismus a concern?

A

o prior to 6 months, considered WNL

o if acquired after 6 months, usually due to underlying problem

27
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What finding in strabismus is associated with a brain tumor?

A

hypertropia - eyes deviate upward
hypotropia - eyes deviate downward

immediate referral

28
Q

A rapidly developing cancer that develops from the immature cells of a retina; the most common malignant tumor of the eye in children.

A

Retinoblastoma

Recognize and Refer

29
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Inflammation of the external auditory meatus

A

Otitis externa / Swimmer’s ear

30
Q

Possible causes of otitis externa

A

Bacterial (gram-negative)
Fungal
Viral

31
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Otitis externa - signs and symptoms

A

o purulent drainage
o otalgia
o pruritis

32
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Management of otitis externa (2)

A

bacterial –> acetic acid + hydrocortisone
cortisporin (neomycin, polymyxin)

fungal –> clotrimazole solution

33
Q

Microbes commonly implicated in acute otitis media

A

S. pneumoniae - 30%

H. influenza - 20%

34
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Pain management for otitis media

A

o acetominophen

o benzocaine otic gtts

35
Q

When is “watchful waiting” appropriate for acute otitis media?
(4)

A

o child over 4
o unilateral
o mild
o parent educated about red flags

36
Q

Red flags during watchful waiting in AOM?

4

A

o change in appetite
o fever
o vomiting
o irritability

37
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Treatment for acute otitis media (1)

A

Amoxicillin

38
Q

Prevention of acute otitis media

4

A

o Hib
o PCV13
o influenza vaccine
o avoid second hand smoke

39
Q

When to refer to ENT for possible tubes in acute otitis media?

A

3x / year

2x / 6 mo

40
Q

The presence of fluid in the middle ears without the signs or symptoms of AOM.

A

Serous otitis media / Otitis media with effusion

41
Q

Weber / Rinne results indicate which type of hearing loss in Otitis media with effusion?

A

Conductive hearing loss

42
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Management of Otitis media with effusion?

A

Re-evaluate in 3-6 months

ABT and decongestants – not effective

43
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Any degree of impairment in the ability to apprehend sound.

A

Hearing loss

44
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Types of hearing loss

A

conductive

sensorineural

45
Q

Causes of conductive hearing loss (4)

A

Cerumen/foreign body
Hematoma
Otitis media
Perforated TM

46
Q

Causes of sensorineural hearing loss (4)

A

CNS disease
Syphilis
Med toxicity - vanco, gent
Acoustic neuroma

47
Q

Which is greater AIR conduction or BONE conduction

by how much?

A

AIR conduction > BONE conduction

air conduction should be TWICE as long as bone

48
Q

What test compares air and bone conduction?

49
Q

Normal findings in Rinne test?

50
Q

Normal findings in Weber test?

A

sound equal in both ears

51
Q

Conductive hearing loss -
Weber
Rinne

A

Weber - sound is louder in AFFECTED ear

Rinne - abnormal (BC > AC)

52
Q

Sensorineural hearing loss -
Weber
Rinne

A

Weber - sound is louder in the UNAFFECTED ear

Rinne - normal (AC > BC) tho both suppressed

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