SCRIBE EXAM 1 FINAL QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Conjunctivitis Tx - Answer--allergy drops
-warm compress
-Abx drops
-antivirals
Epistaxis pathophysiology - Answer-rupture of blood vessel within the nose
risk factors of epistaxis - Answer-HTN
Blood thinners
Coumadin
Warfarin
Plavix
ASA
Epistaxis CC - Answer-nose bleed
Existaxis characteristic symptoms - Answer-nasal bleeding
Epistaxis Dx workup - Answer-coagulation labs for patients on blood tinners
Epistaxis common exam findings - Answer--anterior, septal, or posterior bleeding
-negative septal deviation
Epistaxis tx - Answer--cauterization
-topical cocaine
-application of vasoconstrictor
-nasal tamponade
Thrush - Answer-oral candidiasis
Thrush pathophysiology - Answer-fungal infection of the mouth
Thrush CC - Answer-white film on tongue
Thrush characteristic symptoms - Answer-thick white film on tongue and throughout oral
cavity
Thrush dx workup - Answer--clinical diagnosis
-examined under microscope
,Thrush common exam findings - Answer--white plaques on buccal mucosa and or
tongue
-erythem and potential bleeding
-lesions on dorsum of tongue
Thrush tx - Answer--antifungal meds
-mouthwash- nystatin
-antifungal lozenges
Dental caries - Answer-cavities
Dental carries pathophysiology - Answer-breakdown of tooth enamel and decay of teeth
Dental carries CC - Answer-dental pain
Dental carries characteristic symptoms - Answer--dental pain
-difficulty chewing and eating
-heat/ cold sensitivity
-oral swelling
Sinusitis pathophysiology - Answer-inflammation of sinuses (air cavities in the nose)
-usually bc of allergies or infection
-can be acute, chronic, or seasonal
Four sinuses - Answer-frontal, ethmoid, sphenoid, maxillary
Sinusitis CC - Answer--nasal congestion
-facial pain
-HA
Sinusitis characteristic symptoms - Answer--sinus congestion
-febrile
-HA
-sore throat
-facial tenderness
-Nasal discharge
-Dental pain
Sinusitis dx workup - Answer--clinical diagnosis
-CT or MRI if complications or recurring
Sinusitis common exam findings - Answer--PND
-Purulent nasal drainage
-Sinus tenderness
-boggy turbinates
,Sinusitis tx - Answer--Abx
-Analgesics
-OTC tx- netipot
-Decongestants
Corneal abrasion - Answer-abrasion or damage to corneal epithelium
Corneal abrasion CC - Answer--eye pain
-redness
-photophobia
Corneal abrasion characteristic symptoms - Answer--pain
-photophobia
-erythema
-foreign body sensation
-HA
-loss of vision
-blindness
Corneal abrasion dx workup - Answer--slit lamp exam
-fluorecein application w/ uptake
Corneal abrasion common exam findings - Answer--PERRL
-normal pupillary reflex
-fluorescein uptake
- + abrasion of cornea
- photophobia
-foreign body
-visual acuity
corneal abrasion tx - Answer--most heal w/in 48 hrs
-removal of contact lenses
-anticholinergenics
-Abx drops
-Ofloxacin
-Trimethoprim/ polymxin B
Icterus - Answer-jaundice
Photophobia - Answer-sensitivity to light
Sclera - Answer-white of the eye
Injection - Answer-a shot; the "throwing" of medicine into the body by a needle
subconjunctival hemorrhage - Answer-bleeding between the conjunctiva and the sclera
, Epistaxis - Answer-nosebleed
Exudate - Answer-fluid, such as pus, that leaks out of an infected wound
Nystagmus - Answer-Involuntary rapid eye movements
Oropharynx - Answer-central portion of the pharynx between the roof of the mouth and
the upper edge of the epiglottis
Rhinorrhea - Answer-runny nose
Temporal - Answer-temple
Tm - Answer-tympanic membrane (ear drum)
Thyroid - Answer-regulates metabolism
Lymphadenopathy - Answer-enlarged lymph nodes
Thyromegaly - Answer-enlarged thyroid
uvula - Answer-soft tissue hanging from the middle of the soft palate
cardiovascular system - Answer-composed of heart and network of arteries, veins, and
capillaries that transport blood throughout the body
Chambers of the heart - Answer-right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle
Cardiologist - Answer-heart specialist
Hematologist - Answer-blood specialist
aorto- - Answer-aorta
angio- - Answer-vessel
-gram - Answer-to record
brady- - Answer-slow
tachy- - Answer-fast
endo- - Answer-within, inner
-cardium - Answer-heart
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Conjunctivitis Tx - Answer--allergy drops
-warm compress
-Abx drops
-antivirals
Epistaxis pathophysiology - Answer-rupture of blood vessel within the nose
risk factors of epistaxis - Answer-HTN
Blood thinners
Coumadin
Warfarin
Plavix
ASA
Epistaxis CC - Answer-nose bleed
Existaxis characteristic symptoms - Answer-nasal bleeding
Epistaxis Dx workup - Answer-coagulation labs for patients on blood tinners
Epistaxis common exam findings - Answer--anterior, septal, or posterior bleeding
-negative septal deviation
Epistaxis tx - Answer--cauterization
-topical cocaine
-application of vasoconstrictor
-nasal tamponade
Thrush - Answer-oral candidiasis
Thrush pathophysiology - Answer-fungal infection of the mouth
Thrush CC - Answer-white film on tongue
Thrush characteristic symptoms - Answer-thick white film on tongue and throughout oral
cavity
Thrush dx workup - Answer--clinical diagnosis
-examined under microscope
,Thrush common exam findings - Answer--white plaques on buccal mucosa and or
tongue
-erythem and potential bleeding
-lesions on dorsum of tongue
Thrush tx - Answer--antifungal meds
-mouthwash- nystatin
-antifungal lozenges
Dental caries - Answer-cavities
Dental carries pathophysiology - Answer-breakdown of tooth enamel and decay of teeth
Dental carries CC - Answer-dental pain
Dental carries characteristic symptoms - Answer--dental pain
-difficulty chewing and eating
-heat/ cold sensitivity
-oral swelling
Sinusitis pathophysiology - Answer-inflammation of sinuses (air cavities in the nose)
-usually bc of allergies or infection
-can be acute, chronic, or seasonal
Four sinuses - Answer-frontal, ethmoid, sphenoid, maxillary
Sinusitis CC - Answer--nasal congestion
-facial pain
-HA
Sinusitis characteristic symptoms - Answer--sinus congestion
-febrile
-HA
-sore throat
-facial tenderness
-Nasal discharge
-Dental pain
Sinusitis dx workup - Answer--clinical diagnosis
-CT or MRI if complications or recurring
Sinusitis common exam findings - Answer--PND
-Purulent nasal drainage
-Sinus tenderness
-boggy turbinates
,Sinusitis tx - Answer--Abx
-Analgesics
-OTC tx- netipot
-Decongestants
Corneal abrasion - Answer-abrasion or damage to corneal epithelium
Corneal abrasion CC - Answer--eye pain
-redness
-photophobia
Corneal abrasion characteristic symptoms - Answer--pain
-photophobia
-erythema
-foreign body sensation
-HA
-loss of vision
-blindness
Corneal abrasion dx workup - Answer--slit lamp exam
-fluorecein application w/ uptake
Corneal abrasion common exam findings - Answer--PERRL
-normal pupillary reflex
-fluorescein uptake
- + abrasion of cornea
- photophobia
-foreign body
-visual acuity
corneal abrasion tx - Answer--most heal w/in 48 hrs
-removal of contact lenses
-anticholinergenics
-Abx drops
-Ofloxacin
-Trimethoprim/ polymxin B
Icterus - Answer-jaundice
Photophobia - Answer-sensitivity to light
Sclera - Answer-white of the eye
Injection - Answer-a shot; the "throwing" of medicine into the body by a needle
subconjunctival hemorrhage - Answer-bleeding between the conjunctiva and the sclera
, Epistaxis - Answer-nosebleed
Exudate - Answer-fluid, such as pus, that leaks out of an infected wound
Nystagmus - Answer-Involuntary rapid eye movements
Oropharynx - Answer-central portion of the pharynx between the roof of the mouth and
the upper edge of the epiglottis
Rhinorrhea - Answer-runny nose
Temporal - Answer-temple
Tm - Answer-tympanic membrane (ear drum)
Thyroid - Answer-regulates metabolism
Lymphadenopathy - Answer-enlarged lymph nodes
Thyromegaly - Answer-enlarged thyroid
uvula - Answer-soft tissue hanging from the middle of the soft palate
cardiovascular system - Answer-composed of heart and network of arteries, veins, and
capillaries that transport blood throughout the body
Chambers of the heart - Answer-right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle
Cardiologist - Answer-heart specialist
Hematologist - Answer-blood specialist
aorto- - Answer-aorta
angio- - Answer-vessel
-gram - Answer-to record
brady- - Answer-slow
tachy- - Answer-fast
endo- - Answer-within, inner
-cardium - Answer-heart
