Tonsilitis Flashcards

1
Q

s/s of tonsilitis…

A

inflamed tonsils =
-obstruction of food and air; difficulty breathing or swallowing
-space behind nares is blocked due to swelling resulting in many tonsilitis pts becoming mouth breathers
-harsh mouth odors
-impaired sense of taste and smell
-persistent cough

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2
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Tonsilitis can be viral, bacterial, or both?

A

Both

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3
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A surgical workup for tonsilitis would occur when … has occurred since diagnosis?

A

if a pt has had 3+ cases of tonsilitis in one year despite antbx treatment, a surgical consult may be placed

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4
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It is recommended that a tonsilectomy is given to children what age and odlder?

A

3

This is due to reduction of rick of blood loss (larger body mass than infant) and pts ability to communicate with RN/team/staff.

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It is recommended that a tonsilectomy is given to children what age and odlder?

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3

This is due to reduction of rick of blood loss (larger body mass than infant) and pts ability to communicate with RN/team/staff.

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5
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Cleft palate is a contraindication for a tonsilectomy. True or False?

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TRUE

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