Otolaryngology questions with correct answers
Respiratory Viral syndromes (Acute Viral pharyngitis) CORRECT ANSWER Sx. -*sore throat, conjunctivitis, cough, rhinitis* Etiology: (*Rhinovirus*, adenovirus, paraflu) Irritation of pharyngeal mucosa Diagnosis: -clinical -strep test Tx. -Supportive, hydration, motrin, Dextromethophan, decongestants Influenza (A,B, C, swine, H1N1) [Acute viral pharyngitis] CORRECT ANSWER Sx. -*abrupt onset*, *sore throat*, exudates on tonsils, *fever*, chills, n/v/d, headache [frontal/ retro orbital], myalgia,* dry cough* -transmission via resp droplets; infections from day 1 (prior to sxs) up to 7d post sxs Diagnosis: -Viral culture [rapid quick- vue]. Start antivirals. High risk: 65, 5, pregnant, asthma
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