Nose Conditions

Question 1

The Sneeze Reflex is via what cranial nerve?

Answer 1

V (Trigeminal)

Question 2

____ are like nasal tonsils

Answer 2

Adenoids

Question 3

Fancy term for a runny nose

Answer 3

Rhinorrhea

Question 4

What test is used in practice to determine the type of sinus symptoms a patient is dealing with?

Answer 4

SNOT-16 (Sino-Nasal Outcome Test)

Question 5

Nasal inflammation/congestion

Answer 5

Rhinitis

Question 6

The two other names for a common cold?

Answer 6

1. Non-allergic rhinitis

2. Coryza

Question 7

An upper respiratory infection - common cold (coryza) - would be due to a _____, and is passed on by air or hand contact (NOT saliva)

Answer 7

Virus

Question 8

SYMPTOMS are due to the body’s _____ reaction

Answer 8

HEALING

Question 9

Use of ____ has been shown to be associated with an increased risk of developing asthma in a study.

Answer 9

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Question 10

Colds can be associated with a ___ ear infection

Answer 10

Middle (otitis media)

Question 11

This is commonly known as “hay fever”

Answer 11

Allergic Rhinitis

Question 12

The etiology of allergic rhinitis is due to ____ of the immune system (especially during the first years of life) due to use of antibiotics, lack of exposure to common allergens, exposure to environmental toxins, and poor nutrition.

Answer 12

Hypersensitivity

Question 13

Allergic rhinitis is mediated by ___ antibodies that bind to receptors in the eyes and upper respiratory tract, causing the release of histamine and other inflammatory chemicals.

Answer 13

IgE

Question 14

Common airborne allergens for allergic hypersensitivity reactions? (4)

Answer 14

1. Plant pollens
2. Mold spores
3. Insect feces (in house dust)
4. Animal danders

Question 15

Allergic can also be called ___

Answer 15

Atopic

Question 16

The most common atopic (allergic) disorder?

Answer 16

Allergic Rhinitis (10-20% of pop.)

Question 17

The risk of having allergic rhinitis is about __% if one parent has it, and about __% if both parents have it

Answer 17

30%, 50%

Question 18

AllergEEs are associated with ___ antibodies and ____phils (WBCs)

Answer 18

IgE, Eosinophils

Question 19

____ are often associated with ITCHING

Answer 19

Allergies

Question 20

Allergic rhinitis would cause the mucosa in the nose to be what color?

Answer 20

Pale or bluish (NOT pink)

Question 21

The most common type of allergy test?

Answer 21

Skin test (in vivo)

Question 22

“Allergy shots”, a type of restorative treatment for allergic rhinitis are known as? (SCIT)

Answer 22

Subcutaneous immunotherapy

Question 23

A common nasal irrigation device?

Answer 23

Neti pot

Question 24

A nasal congestion/obstruction NOT due to infection or allergic reaction

Answer 24

Vasomotor rhinitis

Question 25

Spicy foods, beer/wine, A/C, smoke, birth control pills can all be triggers for what type of rhinitis?

Answer 25

Vasomotor rhinitis

Question 26

When LOTS of mucous is produced in the nasal area leading to it dripping on the throat causing irritation, sore throat, bad breath, gagging and nausea it is called?

Answer 26

Postnasal drip

Question 27

Hawking, a tickle in the back of the throat leading to frequent clearing and coughing to clear throat are all symptoms of ___

Answer 27

Postnasal drip

Question 28

A bloody nose is also called ____

Answer 28

Epistaxis

Question 29

____ (anterior/posterior) nosebleeds, which often cause bleeding from BOTH nostrils, can be a sign of serious health problems

Answer 29

Posterior

Question 30

Easily damaged vessels near the surface of the anterior nasal septum are called what? (2 names)

Answer 30

Little’s area or Kiesselbach’s plexus

Question 31

Name two brands of topical decongestants

Answer 31

1. Afrin | 2. Dristan

Question 32

Treatment of an anterior nose bleed calls for tipping the head _____ and pinching the soft part of the nose for 10-15 minutes while a clot forms

Answer 32

Forward

Question 33

INR, a clotting test, stands for?

Answer 33

International Normalized Ratio

Question 34

In kids with recurrent nosebleeds, consider the possibility of a rare benign tumor called _____

Answer 34

Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma

Question 35

Fancy name for a “nose job”

Answer 35

Rhinoplasty

Question 36

Surgery for a deviated septum is called ___

Answer 36

Septoplasty

Question 37

Swelling and inflammation of the sinus cavities around the nose

Answer 37

Sinusitis

Question 38

Most cases of acute sinusitis are caused by?

Answer 38

Common cold viruses

Question 39

Sinusitis lasting longer than __ weeks is considered chronic

Answer 39

8

Question 40

A nasal ____ is imaging used to see if there are polyps or tumors

Answer 40

Endoscopy

Question 41

Rule of thumb: always treat sinuses in patients with ___

Answer 41

Asthma

Question 42

____ is a condition of rebound nasal congestion brought on by extended use of topical decongestants and certain oral medications.

Answer 42

Rhinitis medicamentosa (RM)

Question 43

Loss of sense of smell

Answer 43

Anosmia

Question 44

__% of taste is due to the sense of smell

Answer 44

75%

Question 45

Increased ___ during pregnancy causes increased sensitivity to smells (hyperosmia)

Answer 45

Estradiol

Question 46

Recently, the use of ___ nasal spray was associated with anosmia and recalled by the FDA in 2009

Answer 46

Zicam

Question 47

Adult acne is called ____

Answer 47

Rosacea

Question 48

___ is a skin disorder characterized by a large, red, bumpy or bulbous nose. Considered a subtype of severe rosacea

Answer 48

Rhinophyma

Question 49

____ is characterized by an interruption of breathing during sleep, for at least 10 seconds per episode, with 30+ episodes during 7hr sleep

Answer 49

Sleep apnea

Question 50

The two types of sleep apnea?

Answer 50

1. Obstructive (most common) | 2. Central (thought to be due to nervous system abnormality)

Question 51

___ is characterized by closure of the upper airway and cessation of airflow despite continued breathing effort

Answer 51

Obstructive sleep apnea

Question 52

Daytime sleepiness is called ____ in fancy terms

Answer 52

Hypersomnolence (tendency to fall asleep in “unfortunate situations, like driving”)

Question 53

Restless legs syndrome is called nocturnal ____

Answer 53

Myoclonus

Question 54

In the diagnoses of sleep apnea a person would have a positive _____ sleepiness score (15+ points)

Answer 54

Epworth

Question 55

The DEFINITIVE diagnoses for sleep apnea is?

Answer 55

Polysomnography (sleep lab diagnosis)

Question 56

Reshaping the throat or nose by shrinking tissues is referred to as ____plasty

Answer 56

Somno