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What is the treatment for TMJ?
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NSAIDS
Muscle relaxant |
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MCC of pre-auricular sinus infection? How do you treat?
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Staph aureus
Treat with Keflex, Omnicef |
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Another name for herpes zoster otis
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Ramsey Hunt
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Inflammation of the pinna due to infection, most commonly pseudomonas. How do you treat?
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perichondritis
Treat with Cephs or FQ |
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What is a cauliflower ear?
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A hematoma in the ear due to trauma
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A stupid scar that wont heal. How do you treat?
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keloid
Treat with Steroids |
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A benign bony growth in the ear canal
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Osteoma
If multiple osteomas it's called exostoses |
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How do you extract an insect from the ear?
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Drown it in mineral oil, but only if TM is intact
Must have direct visualization of the insect |
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This ear condition is MC in DM and caused by pseudomonas. How do you treat it?
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malignant otitis externa
Treat with Oral FQ's, ototopical steroids |
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MCC of otitis externa?
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Bacterial:
Pseudomonas Staph aureus Proteus Klebsiella E.coli Fungal: Aspergillious 90% Candida |
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How do you treat otitis externa?
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NSAIDS- for pain
ABX- if fever Aural toilet (suction, dry mop_ Do NOT irrigate |
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MCC of Otitis media?
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Bacterial: 70%
Strep pneumo H.flu M.cat Viruses: 30% RSV |
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When would you suspect a nasopharyngeal mass?
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If you have unilateral otitis media
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MCC of acute mastoiditis. How do you treat?
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Strep pneumo
Treat with drainage and ABX |
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How do you test typanic membrane mobility?
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Tympanometry
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How do you treat Otitis media? If acute?
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Amoxicillin 45mg/kg
For acute: Augmentin(amox/clav.acid) Ceftin Rocephin |
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What are different ototopical agents that can be used to treat otitis externa?
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• 2% Acetic acid otic solution (VoSol)
• Polymyxin/neomycin hydrocoritsone solution (Cortisporin Otic Suspension) • iprofloxacin/dexemethesone (Ciprodex Otic) • Ofloxacin (Floxin Otic) • Clotrimazole 1% (Lotrimin) • M-cresyl acetate (Cresylate) • Vinegar & alcohol • Betamethasone dipropionate 0.5% (Diprolene) • Mineral oil |
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Which ototopical agent is highly effective and has no risk of ototoxicity?
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fluoroquinolones
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Name and describe the subcategories of otitis media
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• acute otitis media (AOM): less than 3 weeks duration
• recurrent acute otitis media (RAOM): between 3 weeks and 3 months; clears between episodes w/ antibiotics • chronic otitis media: greater than 3 months duration |
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unilateral sensorineural hearing loss that is gradual and progressive?
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Acoustic neuroma
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What are some examples of infectious diseases that can cause hearing loss?
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Lyme disease
Syphilis |
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What is the most common cause of sudden deafness?
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Viral
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What are the 4 "D"s of vertebrobasilar insufficiency?
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• dizziness
• diplopia • dysphagia • dropattacks |
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What is the treatment for vertebrobasilar insufficiency?
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antiplatelet medication
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What is the treatment for Meniere's Syndrome (aka endolymphatic hydrops)?
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• low salt diet
• diuretics • increased hydration • corticosteroids |
