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Which one of the following is a characteristic symptom of Meniere Disease?

  • Headache
  • Blurred vision
  • Chest pain
  • Tinnitus (correct)

What is the recommended first-line treatment for symptomatic relief of vertigo and nausea in patients with Meniere Disease?

  • Corticosteroids
  • Antiemetics
  • Anticholinergics and antihistamines (correct)
  • Benzodiazepines

Which of the following is NOT a recommended management option for Tinnitus?

  • Antivirals (correct)
  • Antidepressants
  • Hearing aids
  • Sound masking

What is the most common cause of Otitis Externa?

<p>Pseudomonas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a clinical presentation of auricular disorders?

<p>Nodules on auricle in addition to hands, elbows, knees, heels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most frequent form of cancer on the ear?

<p>Shiny, irregular, painless lesion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are key patient education points in preventing auricular disorders?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the management approach for cerumen impaction?

<p>Irrigation with warm water or saline (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a potential complication of cholesteatoma?

<p>Meningitis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Weber test in diagnosing hearing impairment?

<p>To assess sensorineural hearing loss (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What diagnostic technique is recommended if a patient is found to be hearing impaired on clinical exam?

<p>Pure tone test (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some potential causes of sudden hearing loss?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common pathogen associated with otitis media?

<p>Moraxella catarrhalis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended antibiotic for adults with a penicillin allergy and otitis media?

<p>Azithromycin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial management priority in the first 24 hours of otitis media?

<p>Pain management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is observation recommended as a management approach for otitis media?

<p>For children aged 6 months to 2 years with a nonsevere illness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic is recommended as first-line treatment for most cases of acute otitis media in children?

<p>Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of antibiotic therapy for children aged 2 to 5 years with mild or moderate acute otitis media?

<p>7 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment option for children aged 2 and older who appear well?

<p>Wait and see prescription (WASP) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should parents fill the Wait and see prescription (WASP) or safety-net abx prescription (SNAP)?

<p>If symptoms do not improve during the waiting period (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a risk factor for epistaxis?

<p>Nasal trauma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a nonpharmacologic management strategy for epistaxis?

<p>Application of direct pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a preventive strategy for epistaxis?

<p>Avoiding hot and spicy foods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a symptom of rhinitis?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common symptom of allergic rhinitis?

<p>Nasal congestion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of sinusitis?

<p>Viral infections (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic strategy is recommended for sinusitis?

<p>CT scan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial management approach for sinusitis?

<p>Watchful waiting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic is recommended as first-line treatment for Haemophilus influenzae infection?

<p>Amoxicillin-clavulanate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended antibiotic for adults with a penicillin allergy and acute bacterial rhinosinusitis?

<p>Doxycycline (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of antibiotic therapy for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis?

<p>7-10 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should a referral to an otolaryngologist be considered for a patient with acute bacterial rhinosinusitis?

<p>After 2nd treatment with antibiotics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic method should be used as the primary method for diagnosing Otitis Media with Effusion (OME)?

<p>Tympanometry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended age for cochlear implantation in children with sensorineural hearing loss?

<p>18 months (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common clinical manifestation of Cat-Scratch Disease (CSD)?

<p>Regional lymphadenopathy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of Cervical Lymphadenitis?

<p>Posterior cervical nodes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is the recommended management approach for removing a foreign body from the ear canal?

<p>Use an otoscope with an opening head for visualization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a diagnostic test that can be performed on children of all ages to assess hearing loss?

<p>Evoked otoacoustic emissions (EOAB) testing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a potential complication of foreign bodies in the ear?

<p>Perforation of the tympanic membrane (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT a recommended management option for pediatric ear disorders?

<p>Irrigate the ear canal with mineral oil or alcohol (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is the most common benign lesion in the nose and paranasal sinuses?

<p>Inverted papilloma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is the most common malignant lesion in the nose and paranasal sinuses?

<p>Squamous cell carcinoma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a risk factor for salivary gland infection?

<p>Diet low in vegetables (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of malignant salivary gland tumors?

<p>Slow-growing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a characteristic of mucoepidermoid carcinoma, the most common cancer of major and minor salivary glands?

<p>Most are low/intermediate grade (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a characteristic of adenoid cystic carcinoma, a malignant salivary gland tumor?

<p>Often manifests with nerve palsy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a characteristic of acinic cell carcinomas, a malignant salivary gland tumor?

<p>Can be cause of facial weakness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a potential complication of nasal foreign bodies in children?

<p>Chronic nasal obstruction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT a symptom of nasal foreign bodies in children?

<p>Bloody nose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is the recommended management approach for removing nasal foreign bodies in children?

<p>Forceps to grab object (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most common cause of olfactory dysfunction?

<p>Physical barriers in the nasal cavity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of anosmia?

<p>Congenital factors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the priority differential diagnoses for smell and taste disturbances?

<p>Allergic rhinitis and sinusitis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause aguesia (absent taste)?

<p>Disease of chorda tympani or gustatory fibers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the differential diagnoses for taste disorders?

<p>Aging and olfactory dysfunction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential causes of nasal polyps?

<p>Allergic rhinitis and bacterial rhinitis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common epidemiology of nasal polyps?

<p>Young adults (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the lifespan considerations for nasal polyps?

<p>More common in elderly population (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential causes of taste disturbances?

<p>Aging and olfactory dysfunction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the differential diagnoses for nasal polyps?

<p>Allergic rhinitis and bacterial rhinitis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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