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1
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what is the treatment of uncomplicated dental abscess

A

NSAIDs
Penicillin VK or Clindamycin
Drain gingival abscesses

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2
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what ist he treatment of complicated dental abscess

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may require CT neck to evaluate for deep space abscess/Ludwig
IV Clindamycin. Consult with ENT/dental

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3
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what are possible complications of dental blocks

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allergy
pain
toxic OD on anesthetic
hematoma
Neuropathy
infxn
failure
needle break

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4
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what is it called when the entire tooth is out of the socket

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tooth avulsion

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5
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what is a tooth luxation

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not in normal position, can be impaction, extrusion or lateral luxation

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6
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what is Epistaxis

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bloody nose

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7
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What is the most common area of nose bleed

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Kiesselbach’s plexus

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8
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what are symptoms of peritonsillar abscesss

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sore throat
hot potato voice
stridor
trismus
sniffing position
drooling
unilat peritonsillar swelling
uvular displacement

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9
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what is the typical abx given for peritonsilar abscess

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clindamycin

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10
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what is the diagnostic test of choice for peritonsilar abscess

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CT with contrast for definitive dx and sizing

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11
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where is the carotid artery located in relation to peritonsillar abscess

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lateral

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12
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what is a retropharyngeal abscess

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abscess that extends down postoperative oropharynx, can track into mediastinum

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13
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what is the presentation of retropharyngeal abscess

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fever
neck pain/swelling
nuchal regidity

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14
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what is the test of choice for retropharyngeal abscess

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CT

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15
Q

what is Ludwigs

A

cellulitis of submandibular space, often starts wtih infected molar
often - no abscess

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16
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what is the treatment of ludwigs

A

IV/O2/Monitor
monitor airway
dex for swelling/airway
abx: Clindamycin

17
Q

what is anisocoria

A

different pupil sizes

18
Q

what is relative afferent pupillary defect

A

defect in direct response dut to nerve damage or severe retinal disease, assess with swinging light test

19
Q

what is Argyll Robertson pupil

A

neurosyphilis, pupils will not constrict with light but will wtih accomodation

20
Q

what is Horner’s syndrome

A

loss of of sympathetic innervation leading to ptosis (drooping of lid), Miosis (pupillary constriction) and anhidrosis (decreased sweating)

21
Q

what is seen classically on exam for glaucoma

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mid-dilated non-reactive pupil, steamy corena, ciliary conjunctival injection, decreased visual acuity

22
Q

what is the IOP with glaucoma

A

> 21mmHg

23
Q

what is the treatment for glaucoma

A

call optho
Timolol drops Q15 min x 2-3x
acetazolamide IV

24
Q

what medications will increase IOP

A

ketamine or succinylcholine

25
Q

what is a hyphema

A

blood in anterior chamber
associationed with damage to iris, ciliary body vasculature

26
Q

what ABX are given with globe rupture

A

vancomycin PLUS ceftazidime

27
Q

what is an open globe rupture

A

fulll thickness break in wall of the eye (ruptures of laceration)

28
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what is a clsoed glob ruputre

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partial thickness scleral laceration, partial thickness corneal laceration (no loss of aqueous humor)

29
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what is retrobulbar hematoma

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diminished/lost acuity, increased IOP, proptosis

30
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what is the treatment of retrobulbar hematoma

A

lateral canthotomy to release compartment

31
Q

what is priapism

A

painful erection > 4hours
urologic emergency

32
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what is the treatment of priapism

A

intercorpial phenlyephrine injection with TB needle into corpus at proximal aspect 2-4cm distal to the origin of the shaft, at the 10-2 o’clock

33
Q

what is ECMO

A

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
used during times of severe heart or lung dysfunction and acts as pulmonary bypass