Pharyngeal, Laryngeal & Neck Disorders Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Hypogeusia
A
diminished taste to 1 or more tastants
2
Q
Dysgeusia
A
persistent sweet, sour, salty, bitter or metallic taste
3
Q
Allegeusia
A
unpleasant taste of food or drink that is usually pleasant
4
Q
Phantogeusia
A
unpleasant taste produced indigenously due to gustatory hallucination
5
Q
Indirect Laryngoscopy Indications
A
Hoarseness > 2 weeks Odynophagia Voice change Dysphagia Hemoptysis Foreign body sensation
6
Q
Centor Criteria
A
Tonsillar exudates Tender anterior cervical adenopathy Fever by history Absence of cough Patients with less then 3 cantor criteria should NOT receive either antibiotics or diagnostic testing