Exam #2: Mouth & Throat

Question 1

When does hoarseness become a red flag?

Answer 1

Persists for more than 2 months

Question 2

What does lymphadenopathy typically accompany?

Answer 2

Pharyngitis

Question 3

Asymmetric protrusion of the tongue

Answer 3

CN XII

Question 4

Uvular deviation

Answer 4

CN X

Question 5

What can cause a sore tongue?

Answer 5

Vitamin B Deficiency

Question 6

Stenson’s Duct

Answer 6

Parotid Papilla found near the 2nd upper molar

Question 7

Wharton’s Duct

Answer 7

Submandibular Ducts adjacent to the frenulum under the tongue

Question 8

Which direction is the trachea pulled in lung volume loss (atelectasis or fibrosis)?

Answer 8

Toward the affected lung

Question 9

Which direction is the trachea pulled in thyroid enlargement, pleural effusion, and tension pneumothorax?

Answer 9

Away from the affected lung

Question 10

Which direction will the trachea be pulled in anterior mediastinal tumors?

Answer 10

Backward

Question 11

Which direction will the trachea be pulled in mediastinitis?

Answer 11

Forward

Question 12

What do firm thyroid nodules indicate?

Answer 12

Malignancy or Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Question 13

What does a thyroid bruit usually indicate?

Answer 13

Hyperthyroidism