PRIMARY CARE EXAM - EENT PATHOLOGIES
MIDTERM EXAM 2
What can cause uvulitis - ANS Alcohol - can make then patient
feel like they cant breathe
Does bacterial or viral infection for tonsilitis/pharyngitis have foul
odor - ANS Bacterial
What is auricular hematoma
- symtoms
- care
- prognosis - ANS Cauliflower ear
- hematoma between layers of ear cartilage
- prevent it with headgear
- same day referral for drainage and splint
- prognosis : permanently disfiguring if not treated
What causes ruptured tympanic membrane
- symtoms
- care
- prognosis - ANS trauma, diving
- pain, blood in ear canal, loud "pop", dizziness
- care : prevent infection
- prognosis : most heal in 1 to 2 weeks
What causes Otis Externa
- symtoms
- care
, - prognosis - ANS Swimmers ear
- pain, itching, discharge, hearing loss
- rule out perforation and otitis media
- referral for antibiotics/antifungal
What causes Otitis Media
- symtoms
- care
- prognosis - ANS Middle ear infection
- infection and fluid accumulation behind tympanic membrane
- pain, discharge, hearing loss
- rule out perforation
- refer to physician for antibiotics and may get tubes
What is conductive hearing loss - ANS -middle ear failure
(ossicles)
What is sensorineural hearing loss - ANS -inner ear (cochlea)
(nerve isn't functioning, depolarization isn't working properly)
What is Rinne test - ANS 512Hz tuning fork against mastoid until
no longer heard, then move to 1-2cm from auditory canal
What is normal and abnormal Rinne test - ANS -normal = sound
re-appears
-Abnormal = no sound = sensorineural hearing loss
What is weber test - ANS 256 or 512Hz tuning fork in center of
upper forehead
What is normal and abnormal weber test - ANS -Normal = hear
sound equally on both sides
-Abnormal = one side > other = conductive hearing loss
MIDTERM EXAM 2
What can cause uvulitis - ANS Alcohol - can make then patient
feel like they cant breathe
Does bacterial or viral infection for tonsilitis/pharyngitis have foul
odor - ANS Bacterial
What is auricular hematoma
- symtoms
- care
- prognosis - ANS Cauliflower ear
- hematoma between layers of ear cartilage
- prevent it with headgear
- same day referral for drainage and splint
- prognosis : permanently disfiguring if not treated
What causes ruptured tympanic membrane
- symtoms
- care
- prognosis - ANS trauma, diving
- pain, blood in ear canal, loud "pop", dizziness
- care : prevent infection
- prognosis : most heal in 1 to 2 weeks
What causes Otis Externa
- symtoms
- care
, - prognosis - ANS Swimmers ear
- pain, itching, discharge, hearing loss
- rule out perforation and otitis media
- referral for antibiotics/antifungal
What causes Otitis Media
- symtoms
- care
- prognosis - ANS Middle ear infection
- infection and fluid accumulation behind tympanic membrane
- pain, discharge, hearing loss
- rule out perforation
- refer to physician for antibiotics and may get tubes
What is conductive hearing loss - ANS -middle ear failure
(ossicles)
What is sensorineural hearing loss - ANS -inner ear (cochlea)
(nerve isn't functioning, depolarization isn't working properly)
What is Rinne test - ANS 512Hz tuning fork against mastoid until
no longer heard, then move to 1-2cm from auditory canal
What is normal and abnormal Rinne test - ANS -normal = sound
re-appears
-Abnormal = no sound = sensorineural hearing loss
What is weber test - ANS 256 or 512Hz tuning fork in center of
upper forehead
What is normal and abnormal weber test - ANS -Normal = hear
sound equally on both sides
-Abnormal = one side > other = conductive hearing loss
