URTI Flashcards
1
Q
what causes Tb
A
mycoplasma
2
Q
what does pertussis cause?
A
whooping cough
3
Q
Side effects of antibiotics?
A
Diarrhoea Oral thrush Nappy rash Allergic reaction Multi resistance
4
Q
most common URTI?
A
- Acute URTI
- Acute tonsillitis
- Croup
- Otitis media
5
Q
URTI are often associated with a?
A
Fever
6
Q
Rhinitis can lead to what conditions? (4)
A
Pneumonia
bronchiolitis
Meningitis
Septicaemia
7
Q
otitis media features?
A
redness
- rhinovirus - secondary infection with Pneumococcu, H’flu
- spontaneous rupture of the drum
8
Q
do you give antibiotics with viral?
A
no
9
Q
strep throat ? give
A
10 days of penicillin
10
Q
tonsilitis/pharyngitis - EBV virus - what shouldn’t you give?
A
amoxycillin - rash
11
Q
strep throat associated symptoms
A
- Scarlett fever -pink rash
- pallor around the mouth
- not right for a few weeks
12
Q
what is croup caused by?
A
- para flu I
- runny noise - coryza
- stridor
- barking cough, hoarse voice
13
Q
treatment for croup?
A
oral dexamethasone - steroid
14
Q
Epiglottis is caused by what?
A
H. influenzae Type B
15
Q
Epiglottis features?
treatments?
A
- unvaccinated
- stridor, drooling
- intubation and antibiotics
