MDC 3 Questions with 100% Verified Correct
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Rhinitis S/S
Rhinorrhea, congestion, discharge, sneezing, upper respiratory pruritus, HA
Rhinitis Mgmt
Meds (fluticasone, montelukast, antihistamines), immunizations, nasal sprays
Acute Rhinosinusitis S/S
Nasal discharge, obstruction, facial pain/pressure, HA, congestion, fever
Acute Rhinosinusitis Mgmt
Antibiotics, nasal saline, decongestants
Acute Pharyngitis S/S
Fiery red pharyngeal membranes/tonsils, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, white exudate,
NO cough, fever, malaise, vomiting, scarlet fever
Acute Pharyngitis Mgmt
Antibiotics, liquid/soft diet, cool beverages, warm liquids, warm saline gargles
Tonsillitis S/S
Sore throat, fever, snoring, difficulty swallowing
Adenoiditis S/S
Mouth breathing, head colds, bronchitis, halitosis, otitis media
Tonsillitis & Adenoiditis Mgmt
, Increase fluids, tonsillectomy (lay prone, ice collar), antispasmodics, salt gargle, rest,
antibiotics (penicillin)
Peritonsillar Abscess S/S
Severe sore throat, fever, trismus, drooling, halitosis, dysphagia, otalgia
Cause of Peritonsillar Abscess
Acute tonsillar infection
Peritonsillar Abscess Mgmt
Antimicrobials, corticosteroids, needle aspiration, drainage, tonsillectomy, monitor airway,
topical anesthetic, gargles
OSA S/S
Snoring, sleepiness, report of apnea episodes, fatigue, hypersomnia, dysrhythmias
Epistaxis Mgmt
Direct pressure, head forward, nasal decongestants, cautery
Cancer of the Larynx S/S
Hoarseness > 2 wks, persistent cough, sore throat, pain, lump in neck, dysphagia, dyspnea,
unilateral nasal obstruction/discharge, halitosis
Cancer of the Larynx R/F
Carcinogens, vitamin deficiencies, age > 65, men, genetics
Cancer of the Larynx Mgmt
Radiation, chemo, laryngectomy (partial/total), vocal cord stripping, cordectomy, laser
surgery, speech therapy, tracheostomy
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Rhinitis S/S
Rhinorrhea, congestion, discharge, sneezing, upper respiratory pruritus, HA
Rhinitis Mgmt
Meds (fluticasone, montelukast, antihistamines), immunizations, nasal sprays
Acute Rhinosinusitis S/S
Nasal discharge, obstruction, facial pain/pressure, HA, congestion, fever
Acute Rhinosinusitis Mgmt
Antibiotics, nasal saline, decongestants
Acute Pharyngitis S/S
Fiery red pharyngeal membranes/tonsils, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, white exudate,
NO cough, fever, malaise, vomiting, scarlet fever
Acute Pharyngitis Mgmt
Antibiotics, liquid/soft diet, cool beverages, warm liquids, warm saline gargles
Tonsillitis S/S
Sore throat, fever, snoring, difficulty swallowing
Adenoiditis S/S
Mouth breathing, head colds, bronchitis, halitosis, otitis media
Tonsillitis & Adenoiditis Mgmt
, Increase fluids, tonsillectomy (lay prone, ice collar), antispasmodics, salt gargle, rest,
antibiotics (penicillin)
Peritonsillar Abscess S/S
Severe sore throat, fever, trismus, drooling, halitosis, dysphagia, otalgia
Cause of Peritonsillar Abscess
Acute tonsillar infection
Peritonsillar Abscess Mgmt
Antimicrobials, corticosteroids, needle aspiration, drainage, tonsillectomy, monitor airway,
topical anesthetic, gargles
OSA S/S
Snoring, sleepiness, report of apnea episodes, fatigue, hypersomnia, dysrhythmias
Epistaxis Mgmt
Direct pressure, head forward, nasal decongestants, cautery
Cancer of the Larynx S/S
Hoarseness > 2 wks, persistent cough, sore throat, pain, lump in neck, dysphagia, dyspnea,
unilateral nasal obstruction/discharge, halitosis
Cancer of the Larynx R/F
Carcinogens, vitamin deficiencies, age > 65, men, genetics
Cancer of the Larynx Mgmt
Radiation, chemo, laryngectomy (partial/total), vocal cord stripping, cordectomy, laser
surgery, speech therapy, tracheostomy
