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what is sinusitis?
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what is sinusitis?
- Inflammation of the sinuses |
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How do you instruct pt to care for bloody nose?
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How do you instruct pt to care for bloody nose?
- sit upright - lean forward - squeeze - monitor for excessive swallowing - apply Ice |
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pt has posterior nose bleed packing (tampon) asks why she can’t take Motrin?
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pt has posterior nose bleed packing (tampon) asks why she can’t take Motrin?
- it will make her bleed (question the order) |
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What is another name for a bloody nose?
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What is another name for a bloody nose?
Epistaxis (or a nosebleed) |
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Pt with nose trauma with “excessive swallowing” what does that mean?
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Pt with nose trauma with “excessive swallowing” what does that mean?
bleeding requires immediate intervention |
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Where would the pt tell you it hurts if they are having maxillary sinusitis?
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Where would the pt tell you it hurts if they are having maxillary sinusitis?
cheek bones |
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What is T&A?
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What is T&A?
-Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy (surgical removal of tonsils and adenoids) |
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pt complains of a cold and is now running high fever- what could be the cause?
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pt complains of a cold and is now running high fever- what could be the cause?
(Sinus infection- Bronchial infection) BACTERIAL INFECTION- needs immediate intervention |
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What test do we use to determine what type of a SOTH (sore throat) pt is having?
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What test do we use to determine what type of a SOTH (sore throat) pt is having?
C & S (Culture and Sensitivity) |
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Pt with strep throat if left untreated causes what?
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Pt with strep throat if left untreated causes what?
-Endocarditis -Rheumatic Fever -Acute Glomerulonephritis -Heart Valve Problems -Otitis Media (Middle Ear) - Scarlett Fever ( Peritonsillar Abscess, - Bronchitis, - Pneumonia, - Sinusitis, - Mastoiditis) |
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Q1. What is Peritonsillar Abscess?
Q2. What is the s/s of Peritonsillar Abscess? Q3. If tonsils get swollen and not watched carefully, what happens to you uvula? |
Q1. What is Peritonsillar Abscess?
Abscess on tonsils Q2. What is the s/s of Peritonsillar Abscess? Deviated Uvula (puss pockets on the tonsils) Q3. If tonsils get swollen and not watched carefully, what happens to you uvula? Deviates the Uvula Moves it over or smooches it. |
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What is the 1st si8gn of a problem?
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What is the 1st si8gn of a problem?
- restlessness |
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What is laryngitis?
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What is laryngitis?
- inflammation of larynx |
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What is the #1 cause or risk factor for Laryngeal Cancer?
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What is the #1 cause or risk factor for Laryngeal Cancer?
ETOH (alcohol) Smoking |
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What is a possible complication of T & A?
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What is a possible complication of T & A?
- bleeding (HEMMORRAGING) |
