Special Senses Flashcards
What would unilateral glue ear in an adult need evaluation for?
Posterior nasal space tumour
What is the difference between dry and wet age related macular degeneration?
Wet = Choroidal Neovascularisation
Dry = drusen - small accumulations of extracellular material between bruch’s membrane and retinal pigment epithelium of eye
What viruses are eczema herpeticum caused by?
HSV and Coxsackie
What is a complication of pan retinal photocoagulation?
Decrease in night vision
What is the difference in blepharitis and keratitis?
B - grittiness, sticky eyes in morning - usually bilateral
K - Red eye, photophobia, pain, gritty sensation - contact lenses = risk factor
How to distinguish between scleritis and episcleritis?
Episcleritis = painless red eye
Scleritis = painful red eye
Where is the typical location for atopic eczema in infants?
Face and trunk
What blood pressure medication cause/exacerbate plaque psoriasis?
Beta blockers
What is firstline treatment for chronic plaque psoriasis?
Topical betamethasone and topical calcipotriol - steroid and vitamin D
How does timolol work?
Reduces aqueous secretion by the ciliary body
What is the treatment for severe cellulitis?
IV co-amoxiclav, cefuroxime, clindamycin or ceftriaxone
What is the oral antibiotics for otitis externa?
Oral flucloxacillin unless penicillin allergic
How long do you observe glue ear before referral?
3 months
What is the most common complication of measles?
Otitis media
What is the biggest risk factor for malignant otitis externa?
Diabetes
