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Sore Throat Flashcards

1
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What is acute tonsillitis

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Inflammation of the tonsils

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What does acute tonsillitis frequently occur with

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Pharyngitis

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What is pharyngitis

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Inflammation of the oropharynx

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What is the most common cause of tonsillitis and pharyngitis

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Viruses
Rhinovirus, influenza, enterovirus etc.

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What is the most common bacterial cause of tonsillitis and pharyngitis

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Strep pyogenes

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Name some other bacterial causes of tonsillitis and pharyngitis

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H. Influenza
S. Aureus
Strep pneumo

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7
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Name some non-infectious causes of pharyngitis

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GORD, chronic irritation from cigarette smoke

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Clinical presentation of viral tonsillitis

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Malaise, sore throat, temp, able to do normal activity, possibly lymphadenopathy

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How long does viral tonsillitis usually last

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3-4 days

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Clinical presentation of bacterial tonsillitis

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Systemic upset, fever, painful swallowing, halitosis, unable to work, lymphadenopathy

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What is halitosis

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Bad breath

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How long does bacterial tonsillitis last

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1 week, requires antibiotics to settle

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13
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Main scoring system to decide if a patient with tonsillitis needs antibiotics

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FeverPAIN

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What does FeverPAIN stand for

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Fever
Purulence
Attend rapidly (within 3 days)
Inflamed tonsils
No cough

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15
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What is the antibiotic prescribed for tonsillitis

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Phenoxymethylpenicillin

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16
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Antibiotic prescribed for tonsillitis if allergic to penicillin

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Clarithromycin

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17
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When do you prescribe antibiotics using FeverPAIN

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4/5 points
2/3 consider delayed presentation for antibiotics

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18
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When to admit or refer a patient with tonsillitis

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Difficulty breathing
Neck mass
Persistent symptoms >3 weeks

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19
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How is tonsillitis managed in hospital

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IV fluids, antibiotics and steroids

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20
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Infection control for group A strep infections

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Isolate for the first 48 hours of treatment

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21
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When is tonsillectomy indicated for adults

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Recurrent severe sore throat

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22
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Most common complication of tonsillitis

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Otitis media

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23
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Name some other complications of tonsillitis

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Quinsy, parapharyngeal abscess, lemierre syndrome

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What is lemierre syndrome

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Suppurative thrombophlebitis of jugular vein

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Name some late complications of a strep A infection

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Rheumatic fever
Glomerulonephritis

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26
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ENT symptom of neutropenia

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Sore throat

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27
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What is diphtheria

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Bacterial infection that mainly affects the nose and throat

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28
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What causes diphtheria

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Corynebacterium diphtheriae

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29
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Why does corynebacterium diphtheriae cause you to be ill

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Produces a potent exotoxin which is cardiotoxic and neurotoxic

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30
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Characteristic symptom of diphtheria

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Pseudomembrane across the pharynx

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31
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Other symptoms of diphtheria

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Malaise, cervical lymphadenopathy, low grade fever

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When do symptoms of diphtheria start following infection

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2-5 days

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33
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Definitive diagnosis of diphtheria

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Culture of c.diptheriae from resp tract, secretions or cutaneous lesion
Positive toxin assay

34
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What is used to treat diphtheria

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Penicillin, erythromycin

35
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What is used to treat severe diphtheria

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Antibiotics + diphtheria antitoxin

36
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What is used to prevent diphtheria

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Toxoid vaccine

37
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Progression of neurological toxicity in diphtheria

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Local neuropathies
Cranial neuropathies
Peripheral neuritis

38
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Name another complication of diphtheria

A

Renal failure

39
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What is another name for glandular fever

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Infectious mononucleosis

40
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What causes glandular fever

41
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Pathophysiology of glandular fever

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EBV establishes itself in epithelial cells, notably in the pharynx

42
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Clinical presentation of glandular fever

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Classic triad of fever, pharyngitis and lymphadenopathy

43
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Clinical signs of glandular fever

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Gross tonsillar enlargement with membranous exudates
Cervical lymphadenopathy
Palatal petechial haemorrhages
Rarely hepatosplenomegaly

44
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Blood film in glandular fever

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Atypical lymphocytes (activated cytotoxic T lymphocytes)

45
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Investigations for glandular fever

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FBC and film
Serology (IgM)
Inflammatory markers

46
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CRP levels in patients with glandular fever

47
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Why do we not prescribe amoxicillin in patients with a sore throat

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Generalised macular rash will result

48
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Management of glandular fever

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Supportive
Antibiotics to prevent secondary infection
Steroids if severe
Avoid sport for 6 weeks due to risk of splenic rupture

49
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Complications of glandular fever

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Anaemia, thrombocytopenia
Splenic rupture
Upper airway obstruction
Increased risk of lymphoma

50
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What causes laryngeal nodes and polyps

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Vocal abuse, infection, smoking

51
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What are laryngeal nodes and polyps rarely associated with

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Hypothyroidism

52
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Who usually gets pharyngeal nodules

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Young women

53
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Where are pharyngeal nodes usually located

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Bilaterally on the middle 1/3 to posterior 1/3 of the vocal chord

54
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Where do pharyngeal polyps usually present

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Unilaterally

55
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Clinical presentation of laryngeal nodes and polyps

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Voice changes: raspy, hoarseness
Pain
Frequent coughing or throat clearing

56
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Management of laryngeal nodes and polyps

A

May do biopsy
Voice therapy
Some require surgery

57
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What is a contact ulcer

A

Raw sore on the mucous membrane covering the cartilage to which the vocal chords attach

58
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What causes contact ulcers

A

Injury to the posterior vocal chord:
Chronic throat clearing, voice abuse, GORD, intubation

59
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Clinical presentation of a contact ulcer

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Mild pain while speaking or swallowing
Varying hoarseness

60
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Management of contact ulcers

A

Rest
Voice therapy

61
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What is another name for a peritonsillar abscess

62
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What is the main cause of quinsy

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Secondary to tonsillitis

63
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Pathophysiology of Quincy

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Bacteria between the muscle and the tonsil produce puss

64
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Clinical presentation of quinsy

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Unilateral throat pain and pain on swallowing
Trismus
Change in voice
Medial displacement of tonsil and vulva
Loss of concavity in palate

65
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When does quinsy usually present

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3-7 following acute tonsillitis

66
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Management of quinsy

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Aspiration and IV antibiotics
Fluids and analgesia

67
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What is classed as chronic tonsillitis

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Symptoms that persist beyond 2 weeks

68
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Clinical presentation of chronic tonsillitis

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Chronic sore throat
Bad breath
Presence of tonsillitis
Peritonsillar erythema
Persistent tender cervical lymphadenopathy

69
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Management of chronic tonsillitis

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Surgery rarely offered
Dental mouthwash
Should settle by itself

70
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What is epiglottitis

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Inflammation of the epiglottis

71
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Common causes of epiglottitis

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Strep pneumo, strep pyogenes, staph aureus

72
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Symptoms of epiglottitis

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Severe sore throat, drooling saliva, pyrexia

73
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Clinical signs of epiglottitis

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No inflammation of tonsils
May have Stridor

74
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Management of mild epiglottitis

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Supportive, antibiotics, nebulisers, corticosteroids

75
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Management of severe epiglottitis

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Antibiotics, intubation and ventilation, tracheostomy

76
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What is Reinke’s oedema

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Swelling of the vocal chords due to fluid collected within the reinkes space

77
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What is the most common cause of Reinke’s oedema

78
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Clinical presentation of Reinke’s oedema

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Hoarse voice, dysphonia, throat discomfort

79
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What is dysphonia

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Abnormal voice changes

80
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Investigation for Reinke’s oedema

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Laryngoscopy

81
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Management of Reinke’s oedema

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Smoking cessation
Voice therapy
Surgery may be required if symptoms don’t improve

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