Upper Respiratory Tract Infections Flashcards
1
Q
Name an antibiotic which acts against gram positive bacteria.
A
Cephalexin
2
Q
Upper respiratory Tract contains?
A
Nose, sinuses, throat, larynx above vocal cords
3
Q
What is the management of URTIs?
A
Analgesia, rest and fluids. Antibiotics if indicated by Centor score.
4
Q
Which score is used in URTIs?
A
Centor score
5
Q
What are the symptoms of a viral URTI?
A
- Sore throat
- Non productive cough
- Low grade fever
- Malaise
6
Q
What is the Gold Standard for the diagnosis of acute epiglottitis?
A
Latera neck X ray which shows a thumbprint sign.
7
Q
What is the term for the accumulation of peritonsillar abscess?
A
QUINSY
8
Q
Retropharyngeal abscesses commonly affect young/old children?
A
YOUNG
9
Q
What are the most common organisms that cause retropharyngeal abscesses?
A
Streptococcus group A and Staphylococcus Aureus
