QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+.
◍ pt presents with the following, fatigue for 2 weeks, low grade temp,
stomach pain, sore throat, and posterior cervical Lymphadenopathy;
what is the cause? Answer:MONO
◍ After what time period of repeated inflammation or treatment
failure is sinusitis considered chronic? Answer:12 weeks
◍ When is OM considered chronic Answer:inflammation persist for
more than 3 months
◍ chronic non-tender erythematous lump within the eyelid
Answer:Chalazion
◍ What is not a risk factor for developing OE? Answer:frequent air
travel
◍ pt presents with dizziness which finding would be an expected
finding with Meniere's disease Answer:air conduction excessively
exceeds bone conduction
◍ Common cause of anterior nose bleed? Answer:mucosal trauma
, ◍ *central vision loss worse over several months
*disease of aging and the leading cause of blindness in those over 60
yrs old
*slow, progressive atrophy and degeneration of the retina.
Caused by the macula breaking down, central vision and fine detail
perception deteriorates. Answer:macular degeneration
◍ What class of drugs is penicillin? Answer:beta-lactam
◍ what class of drugs is doxycycline? Answer:tetracycline
◍ what class of drugs is ciprofloxin Answer:fluoroquinolones
◍ what class of drug is bactrim Answer:sulfonamide, a "sulfa" drug
◍ What are the classic s/s of bacterial sinusitis? Answer:Purulent
nasal drainage, facial/dental pain, nasal obstruction
◍ How to educate for nose bleeds Answer:•Firm pressure-superior to
nasal cartilage
◍ How do you differentiate between Viral sore throat Bacterial sore
throat Answer:Rapid strep/culture