Flashcards in ENT Deck (131)
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s/s of herpes keratitis
sever eye pain, photophobia, and blurred vision in one eye
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herpes keratitis is diagnosed with
fernlike lines on corneal surface using flourescein dye
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complication of herpes keratitis
corneal blindness
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exam with acute angle-closure glaucoma reveals
mid-dilated pupil that's oval shaped, cloudy cornea
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treatment for acute angle-closure glaucoma
medical emergency
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s/s of acute vision loss
sudden onset of floaters or black dots, scotoma (retinal detachment), blurred vision, eye pain
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s/s of cholesteatoma
"cauliflower-like" growth with foul-smelling discharge to ear; hearing loss
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those with cholesteatoma often have a hx of
chronic otitis media infections
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complication of cholesteatoma
can damage CN VII (facial)
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treatment for cholesteatoma
atbx and surgical debridement, refer to ENT
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acute onset of bruise behind ear over the mastoid area after recent trauma
Battle's sign
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Battle's sign indicates
fracture of basilar skull
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s/s of basilar skull fracture
Battle's sign, clear golden fluid discharge from ear or nose (CSF)
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rare complication where a patient with a hx of sinus or facial infection will present with severe headache and high fever
cavernous sinus thrombosis
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s/s of peritonsillar abscess
severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, trismus, "hot- potato" voice, fever, one-sided swelling with uvula displaced
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trx for peritonsillar abscess
refer to ED for I&D
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sore throat, fever, swollen neck "bull neck", hoarsness, dysphagia with gray-yellow colored pharynx
diphtheria
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the macula is responsible for
central vision
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the area of the eye that determines 20/20 vision
fovea
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cobblestoning inner conjunctiva can be seen in patients with
atopy, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis
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age-related vision change that causes difficulty focusing and ability to read print at close range
presbyopia
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thickened, white patches inside of mouth that may be cancerous
leukoplakia
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management for avulsed tooth
store in cool milk see refer to dentist ASAP
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this kind of nystagmus is always abnormal
vertical
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optic disc swelling with blurred edges d/t increased ICP
papilledema
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finding with hypertensive retinopathy
copper and silver wire arterioles
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finding with diabetic retinopathy
microaneurysms caused by neovascularization
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chronic steroid use can cause
cataracts
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"grain of salt" papules in the buccal mucosa
Koplik spots, appear with measles
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