Throat and Mouth Flashcards
1
Q
moist mucous membranes
A
dry mucous membranes (dehydration)
2
Q
oropharynx normal
A
pharyngeal erythema (pharyngitis)
exudates (pharyngitis, tonsilitis)
tonsillar hypertrophy (tonsillitis)
tonsillar asymmetry (peritonsillar abscess)
uvular shift (peritonsillar abscess)
3
Q
normal dentition
A
edentulous (no teeth)
dental caries (cavities)
gum tenderness or edema (infection)