Reviewer #3

Question 1

Acute hemorrhage from the nasal cavity, nostrils, or nasopharynx, usually noticed when the blood drains out through the nostrils

Answer 1

Epistaxis

Question 2

Anterior epistaxis is located in the?

Answer 2

Kiesselbach Plexus area

Question 3

90% of all nosebleeds arise in these area

Answer 3

Kiesselbach plexus (Anterior epistaxis)

Question 4

Since the vessels in the anterior part is in a vulnerable position, they’re often susceptible to trauma due to?

Answer 4

Nose picking, Drying, and Infection

Question 5

Originates in the posterior nasal cavity or oropharynx, characterized by a blood flow down the throat to stomach

Answer 5

Posterior epistaxis

Question 6

Posterior epistaxis is more common in people aged

Answer 6

Over 60 years old

Question 7

Posterior epistaxis more often develops secondarily to?

Answer 7

Systemic disorder

Question 8

Medications used to control anterior bleeding

Answer 8

Topical vasoconstrictors (cocaine 0.5%) or adrenaline (1:1000)