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Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Flashcards

1
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What percentage of admissions were acute URTI’s in 2013 in Scotland?

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  • 7%
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In children, if the child is well but has an URTI what is the pathology?

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Viral

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If the child is ill and has an URTI what is the pathology?

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Bacterial

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What is otitis media?

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  • Infection of the ear
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What is the main problem caused by otitis media?

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Earache

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What is erythema?

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Redness of the skin (can be seen in otitis media)

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What happens to the eardrum in otitis media?

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  • Bulges

- Normally shiny timpanic membrane red

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What bacteria can cause a secondary infection in otitis media?

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  • Pneumococci

- Haemophilus Influenzae

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What is the best treatment for otitis media?

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Main problem is pain so PAIN RELIEF

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10
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Why is it somewhat unsuitable to use antibiotics for otitis media?

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  • Usually goes away before antibiotics work

- Side effects of antibiotics probably worse than the benefit

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When should otitis media be treated with antibiotics?

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  • Severe uni/bilateral otitis media lasting over 6 months

- Severe pain for 48 hours

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What is needed for diagnosis of the pathogen causing tonsillitis/pharyngitis?

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Throat swab

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13
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Why is a throat swab still inefficient?

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By the time the results get back the patient is usually better if it is a virus

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What happens if you give someone with suspected tonsillitis amoxicillin and they have Epstein-Barr?

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  • They will turn a shade of red

- Symptoms will get worse

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15
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What is croup caused by?

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Influenza A

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What will a patient with flu be like health wise?

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Generally healthy

17
Q

What breathing noise is made by someone with croup?

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  • Stridor
  • Hoarse voice
  • Barking cough
18
Q

What is the treatment for croup?

A

Oral dexamethasone

19
Q

What organism causes epiglotitis?

A

Haemophilus Influenzae

20
Q

What happens to the epiglottis in severe epiglotitis?

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  • Sticks out over wind pipe and oesophagus due to swelling
21
Q

What is a telltale sign of epiglotitis?

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Conscious drooling and stridor

22
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What is the treatment for epiglotitis?

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Usually intubation and antibiotics

23
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What term should you use instead of viral when referring to URTI’s?

A

Self limiting

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