Throat + Voice Problems Flashcards

1
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What are the Centor Criteria?

A

likelihood being due to GABHS. 3 or 4 = highly likely
Tonsillar exudate
Tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy
Fever above 38
Absence of cough/coryza

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What is the FeverPAIN score?

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Likelihood of any strep infection
Fever in previous 24 hours
Purulence
Acute onset (three days or less)
Inflamed tonsils (very)
No cough or coryza

0-1 no Abx
2-3 delayed prescription
4-5 Abx

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3
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What are the key features of glandular fever?

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Classic triad of fever, sore throat, lymphadenopathy
Headache, malaise
Palatal petechiae
Potentially abdo pain - query hepatosplenomegaly

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4
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Which antibiotic is used in the management of bacterial tonsilitis?

A

Pen V for 7-10 days

Phenoxymethylpenicillin

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5
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Which antibiotic causes a pruritic maculopapular rash in those with mono?

A

Amoxicillin

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6
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Name three malignancies associated with EBV

A

Burkitt’s lymphoma
Hodgkin’s
Nasopharnygeal carcinoma

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7
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Name two drug causes of gingival hyperplasia

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Phenytoin
Ciclosporin

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What is the most appropriate step in the management of post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage?

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All patients should be assessed by ENT

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9
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What are the FBC results in EBV?

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Neutropenia

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10
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What is meant by leukoplakia?

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Diagnosis of exclusion (not lichen planus or SCC)
White patches which can not be rubbed off

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