HFHC Exam 3 with Complete Solutions

HFHC Exam 3 with Complete Solutions What is otitis media? - Answer-inflammation of the middle ear AKA ear infection What are the types of otitis media? - Answer-Acute, Serous, Chronic What is acute otitis media? - Answer-bacterial infection in middle ear from pathogens transferred from the nasopharynx (typically following an upper respiratory infection) What is serous otitis media? - Answer-collection of fluid in middle ear behind tympanic membrane impairing the equalization of ear pressure in the middle ear -not infected with bacteria -without inflammation What is chronic otitis media? - Answer-Eustachian tube trauma/dysfunction, usually the result of recurrent acute otitis media Risk factors for otitis media - Answer-<2 years old, boys more than girls, genetics, second-hand smoke exposure, allergies, down syndrome, cleft lip/palate, attend daycare, bottle propping, prolonged pacifier use Treatment for otitis media - Answer--ATB (amoxicillin) 80-90 mg/kg/day, acetaminophen/ibuprofen, topical pain relief drops -tympanostomy tube placement, tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy for CHRONIC What is conjunctivitis? - Answer-inflammation of the conjunctiva, most common eye disease and is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection