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(PM3A) ENT - Throat Flashcards

1
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What composes the throat?

A

(1) Pharynx

(2) Larynx

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2
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What are the subdivisions of the pharynx?

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(1) Nasopharynx

(2) Oropharynx

(3) Laryngopharynx

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3
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Where is the epiglottis?

A

By the larynx

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4
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What is the role of the epiglottis?

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Prevents food from entering the trachea

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5
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What is the hard palate?

A

Roof of the mouth

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6
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What is the larynx?

A

Vocal chords

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7
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Where is the adenoid?

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In the nasopharynx

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8
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Where are the tonsils?

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In the oropharynx

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9
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What is the trachea?

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Windpipe

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10
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What is the oesophagus?

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Digestive pipe

Connects pharynx to stomach

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11
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What is the main condition of the throat?

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Sore throat

(1) Pharyngitis

(2) Tonsillitis

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12
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Which conditions can cause a sore throat?

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(1) Pharyngitis

(2) Tonsillitis

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13
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What is an acute sore throat?

A

Pharyngitis/ tonsillitis

Inflammation of the throat

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14
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What is laryngitis?

A

Inflammation of the larynx

Common symptom affects the voice

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15
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What often causes an acute sore throat?

A

Viral infection

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16
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What often causes an acute sore throat?

A

Viral infections

Can be bacterial

via airborne drops or direct contact

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17
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What often causes pharyngitis?

A

Viral infections

Can be bacterial

via airborne drops or direct contact

18
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What often causes tonsillitis?

A

Viral infections

Can be bacterial

via airborne drops or direct contact

19
Q

What are some common symptoms of pharyngitis?

A

(1) Sore throat

(2) Fever

(3) Difficulty swallowing

(4) Throat inflammation

20
Q

What are some common symptoms of tonsillitis?

A

(1) Sore throat

(2) Fever

(3) Difficulty swallowing

(4) Tonsil inflammation - mainly

21
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Are acute sore throat conditions self-limiting?

A

Yes

22
Q

How is the treatment plan for acute sore throat determined?

A

(1) FeverPAIN score

(2) CENTOR score

23
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What is the treatment for bacterial acute sore throat?

A

(1) Phenoxymethylpenicillin 500mg QDS 5-10 days

(2) Painkillers

(3) Fluids

24
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What is the FeverPAIN score?

A

1 point for each, max score of 5

(1) Fever
(2) Purulence
(3) Severely inflamed tonsils
(4) No cough/ coryza
(5) Attend within ≤3 days

25
Q

What is coryza?

A

Catarrhal inflammation of the mucosal membrane

26
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What is the CENTOR score?

A

1 point for each, max score of 4

(1) Tonsiliar exudate
(2) Tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy/ lymphadenitis
(3) History of fever - >38ºC
(4) No cough

27
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What FeverPAIN score indicates a patient may benefit from antibiotics?

A

4-5

28
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What CENTOR score indicates a patient may benefit from antibiotics?

A

3-4

29
Q

When are antibiotics used for acute sore throats?

A

Typically self-limiting

(1) If symptoms worsen after 7 days
(2) Back-up prescriptions if no improvement in 3-5 days
(3) If patient becomes very unwell

30
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What happens if a patient with acute sore throat is given a FeverPAIN score of 2 or 3?

A

(1) Consider no ABx

(2) Back-up ABx prescription

31
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Other than potentially antibiotics, fluids, and pain management, what can a patient with an acute sore throat potentially benefit from?

A

Medicated lozenges in adults

32
Q

What causes oral ulceration?

A

Ulceration of the oral mucosa

(1) Trauma
(2) Infectoin
(3) Carcinoma
(4) Nutritional deficiencies
(5) Gastro-intestinal disease
(6) Haemopoietic disorders
(7) Drug therapy

33
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What are some treatment options for oral ulceration?

A

(1) Benzydamine - NSAID oromucosal spray

(2) Choline salicylate gel - e.g. Bonjela, not for <16yrs old

(3) Topical anaesthetics -e.g. lidocaine

(4) Topical hydrocortisone + betamethasone - inflammation

34
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What is thrush?

A

Fungal infection of the mouth

Usually caused by Candida

35
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What commonly causes thrush?

A

(1) Inhaled corticosteroids

(2) Broad-spectrum ABx

(3) Compromised immune system

36
Q

What is the treatment for oral thrush?

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(1) Nystatin oral suspension 1ml QDS

(2) Miconazole gel

(3) Fluconazole capsules/ IV if not recovering

37
Q

What is the treatment for severe invasive candidiasis?

A

Amphotericin

38
Q

How is a herpes simplex throat infection treated?

A

Local - Aciclovir 200mg 5times a day for 5 days

Systemic - valaciclovir

39
Q

What is xerostomia?

A

Dry mouth

40
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What causes dry mouth?

A

Antimuscarinic/ diuretic drugs

41
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How is dry mouth treated?

A

Artificial saliva

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