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Eversion of an edge of the eyelid is called
ectropion
Name 2 types of conjunctive disorders.
conjunctivitis, scleritis
No vision change, peripheral vv, irregularly branched, normal pupil size are all signs and symptoms of?
conjuntivitis
Purulent discharge, moderate lid swelling, no itching and PMN's are all signs and symptoms of which type of conjunctivitis?
bacterial
clear discharge, minimal lid swelling, preauricular nodes, lid crusting, lower lid follicles and no itching are all signs and symptoms of which type of conjunctivitis?
viral
Papillae, intense itching, clear water, mucoid discharge, cobblestone conjunctiva, no lymph nodes, are all signs and symptoms of which type of conjunctivitis?
allergic
Severe destructive inflammation of the clera is the definition of which disease?
scleritis
T/F - scleritis can threaten the eyesite?
TRUE
Wing like structure, abnormal fold of membrane extending from the conjunctiva to cornea is the definition for which disease?
ptergium
A Benign yellowish spot on the bulbar conjuntiva is called?
Pinguecula
Name 3 types of corneal disorders
herpes simplex keratitis; herpes zoster opthalmicus; keratoconjunctivitis sicca
What is a common cause of vocal fold poyps and nodules?
Voice abuse
Is a bacteria or a virus the most common cause of laryngitis?
Virus
Name Three symptoms of Epiglottis and what should be done about it?
1) Rapid onset sore throat
2) Fever 102-104
3) dysphagia
4) drooling
5) difficulty breathing
6) dry barking cough
7) Muffled voice
* Take to ER immediately
Laryngeal cancer is most in a) women or b)men between the ages of a) 20-30 b) 35-45 c) 55-65 with a a) history of not smoking b) history of smoking
Men, 55-65, history of smoking
When the thyroid enlarges with out nodularity it is called a :
goiter
An infection that migrates from the ear, sinuse, or dental area and causes swelling of the eyelid, it is called:
orbital cellulitis
Should you refer for a Parapharyngeal Abscess?
Yes
Why should you refer to the ER with retropharyngeal abscess?
Because of stridor
What symptom of vocal cord polyps/nodules could be a sign of canser?
Hoarseness
What are the signs/symptoms or laryngitis?
Hoarseness, aphonia, dyspnea, tickling sensation
Why should nothing be put in the mouth in regards to epiglottitis?
May spasm and shut off airways
What are the symptoms of Laryngeal CA?
Hoarseness for more than 14 days, dyspnea, hemoptysis
What are the signs/symptoms of goiter?
palpable without nodualrity,Sx: dysphagia, thyroid sensitive to touch, cough, dyspnea, or asymptomatic
What are the signs/symptoms of Orbital Cellulitis?
Exophthalmia, lid swelling, decreased eye movement eye/orbit pain, fever, malaise
What are some disorders of the oral region?
Herpes virus infections, apthous stomatitis, and oral erythema multiforme.
What is the common name of Herpes stomatitis?
Cold sore
What are some symptoms of oral erythema multiforme?
fever, malaise, arthralgies 4-5 days, joint pain and viral symptoms.
What virus causes Herpangina?
Coxsackie or Echovirus
Whats the clinical term for highly inflammed tongue and ulcers?
Glossitis
What is the common name for Apthous stomatitis?
Canker sore
What does Hairy glossitis look like?
Inflammed papilla that cant peel
Whats a common cause of Thrust?
Antibiotics and diabetes.
What is Leukoplakia?
Mouth cancer
1. What are the signs and symptoms of gingivitis?
a. Swelling, redness, change in contours and bleeding of gingival
2. What are the causes of Gingivitis
a. Poor hygiene
b. Sugar
c. Dental problems
d. Folic acid deficiency
e. Drugs
f. Scurvy
3. What are the causes of a dental infection?
a. Provoked by sweets or cold
b. If acute – tender and temp sensitive
c. If chronic - suppurative or painless
4. What are the causes of TMJ?
a. Myofacial Pain or Ankylosis
5. Describe TMJ – signs/symptoms
a. Dysfunction of joint with pain
6. Describe Myofacial Pain Syndrome
a. Spasms of muscles of mastication – no TMJ
b. Bruxism – clenching, causing headache on waking and increases through the day
7. Describe Ankylosis.
a. Immobility or fusion of TMJ
b. Loss of normal bony architecture
c. Trauma, infection, RA or congenital
8. What is the cause of Salivary Gland Disorder?
a. Tumor
9. What is Parotitis?
a. Swollen painful parotid gland
What is the eitology of Hypertensive retinopathy?
chronic essential and malignant HTN, eclampsia
What is Diabetic Retinopathy?
Major cause of blindness in insulin dependent DM
Microaneurysms, hemorrhages, exudates and edema
Control of DM and HTN is important
Blurred vision, loss of vision, black spots, flashing lights indicate referral necessary to ophthalmologist
What is the eitology of Macula degeneration?
Age, truama, surgery, severe iritis, seperation of neural pigmant for retinal pigment
What are the risk factors for retinal detachment?
trauma, family history, old age, myopathy, congenital cataract
What are the signs and symptons of CMV RETINITIS?
Symptoms: usu unilateral: painless blurred vision, floaters, light flashes, scotoma
Signs: retinal hemorrhage, exudates, edema, opaque lesions, cotton wools spot due to infarct and ischemia
What is the eitology of glaucoma?
Optic nn disease, mydriatic agens, shallow chamber, steroids, abnormalities of canal of Schlemm
Name the 3 optic nerve disorders?
Papilledema
Papillitis
Toxic Amblyopia
What are the signs of Nasal Vestibulitis?
Anterior vestibule crusting, soreness, bleeding
What is Rhinitis?
Inflammation of nasal mucosa with edema and vasodilation of the nasal mucous membrane
What is Atrophic Rhinitis?
Chronic rhinitis with atrophic and sclerotic mucous membranes, crusts and foul odor
What is the treatment for Vasomotor Rhinitis?
Humidifier
Whata re the signs of Allergic rhinitis?
itchy eyes, nose, throat, clear nasal discharge, lacrimation, sneezing
What are the signs of Nasal polyps?
Fleshy outgrowths of mucus membrane
How many disorders of smell and taste are there?
7
What are the two Nose and Paranasal sinuses diseases?
Sinusitis, and neoplasms
Whata re the signs of Sinusitis?
Purulent nasal discharge, tnderness, headache, mucosal swelling
what are the signs and symp of Malignant External Otitis?
foul smelling otorrhea, severe pain, granulation of tissue in ear canal
What kind of hearing loss will Malignant External Otitis cause?
conductive hearing loss
What is the bug that causes Malignant External Otitis?
pseudomonas osteomyelitis
Who will usually have Malignant External Otitis?
diabetics and AIDS
What are the signs and symp of Acute Otitis Media?
severe acute pain, no cone of light
What are the signs and symp of Serous Otitis??
gray tempanic membrane fluid line and conductive hearing loss
What are the signs and symp of Suppurative Otitis?
white or yellow pus, deep pain, displaced cone of light and red
What are the signs of Acute Mastoiditis?
droopy ear caused by strep pneumococcal
What is Chronic Otitis Media? What is it associated with?
Permanent perforation of Tempanic membrane. Cholesteatomas-deposit of cholesterol
What is Cholesteotoma?
Cyst like sack filled w/keratin or greasy looking mass
What is the most common HIV ocular infection?
CMV Retinitis
What are S/Sx of Acute Glaucoma
Unilateral severe throbbing, halos of light, rapid loss of vision, ciliary infection, mid-dilated pupil
T/F: Acute Glaucoma is a medical emergency?
True
What are S/Sx of Chronic Galucoma?
Peripheral vision loss , painless, headaches, halo’s, gradual visual changes
Define Papilledma
Swelling of optic nerve d.t. increased intracranial pressure
What are S/Sx of Papilledema?
Elevated intracranial pressure: brain tumor or abscess, infection (meningitis /encephalitis), HTN, pulmonary emphysema
Bilateral, blind spot is enlarged
Define Papillitis
Inflammation or infarct of optic nerve
S/Sx of Papillitis
Vision loss of varying degree in 1-2 days
Pupil light reflex diminished in affected eye
S/Sx of Toxic Amblyopia
Reduced visual acuity bilaterally in excessive alcohol and smoking
Vitamin A and B malnutrition
Chemical damage
Visual dimness, photophobia, ocular discomfort
Symptoms of eye redness include all of the following except:allergy, anger, foreign bodies, or infection
b) anger
Regarding discharges of the eye, if it is purulent, is it from a viral or bacterial infection?
bacterial
What is a condition of the eye that you would refer immediately to an opthamologist?
leukocoria (white reflux)
Regarding hearing loss, when bone conduction is greater than acoustic conduction, the hearing loss is considered ____________
conductive
What is perichondritis?
infection of the perichondrium of the pinna
Ceruminosis is a fancy word for?
ear wax
What is otitis externa?
infection of external auditory canal
What populations of sick people will you typically see malignant external otitis in?
diabetics and aids patients
What is one of the main signs you look for in otitis media?
no cone of light