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What type of bacteria is most commonly associated with tonsillitis indicated by mucosal inflammation with tonsillar exudates?
What type of bacteria is most commonly associated with tonsillitis indicated by mucosal inflammation with tonsillar exudates?
- Candida albicans
- Bacillus cereus
- Group A beta hemolytic streptococci (S.pyogenes) (correct)
- E. coli
Which of the following is a method of surgical treatment for tonsillitis?
Which of the following is a method of surgical treatment for tonsillitis?
- Antibiotic therapy
- Oral steroids
- Saline irrigation
- Drainage of inspissated mucin or pus (correct)
What is the primary reason for conducting a culture and sensitivity (C&S) test after 48 hours of antibiotic use?
What is the primary reason for conducting a culture and sensitivity (C&S) test after 48 hours of antibiotic use?
- To identify the presence of viral infections
- To assess the need for surgical intervention
- To determine the effectiveness of the antibiotic against MRSA (correct)
- To measure the patient's recovery rate
Which group of bacteria is least likely to be involved in tonsillitis based on the provided information?
Which group of bacteria is least likely to be involved in tonsillitis based on the provided information?
What is one individualized treatment for chronic sinusitis that may be used depending on the patient's condition?
What is one individualized treatment for chronic sinusitis that may be used depending on the patient's condition?
Which condition is indicated to likely be viral when hoarseness and colds are present with a sore throat?
Which condition is indicated to likely be viral when hoarseness and colds are present with a sore throat?
Which antibiotic might be recommended if a patient is allergic to penicillin for treating tonsillitis?
Which antibiotic might be recommended if a patient is allergic to penicillin for treating tonsillitis?
In the case of potential MRSA infection, when is C&S typically performed during the treatment process?
In the case of potential MRSA infection, when is C&S typically performed during the treatment process?
What common feature may indicate a non-bacterial cause of tonsillitis?
What common feature may indicate a non-bacterial cause of tonsillitis?
All are common clinical sign of tonsillitis except?
All are common clinical sign of tonsillitis except?
What is the primary reason surgery is indicated for hemangiomas?
What is the primary reason surgery is indicated for hemangiomas?
Which laser treatment is specifically used for deeper vascular lesions?
Which laser treatment is specifically used for deeper vascular lesions?
What is a significant risk associated with sclerotherapy treatment for venous malformations?
What is a significant risk associated with sclerotherapy treatment for venous malformations?
What treatment is commonly performed prior to surgical excision for arteriovenous malformations?
What treatment is commonly performed prior to surgical excision for arteriovenous malformations?
At what age does involution of hemangiomas typically begin?
At what age does involution of hemangiomas typically begin?
Which of the following is NOT commonly used for treating microcystic lymphangiomas?
Which of the following is NOT commonly used for treating microcystic lymphangiomas?
What characterizes abscess formation as a complication of sinusitis?
What characterizes abscess formation as a complication of sinusitis?
What is considered a treatment option for invasive fungal sinusitis?
What is considered a treatment option for invasive fungal sinusitis?
Which of the following is NOT a common treatment for chronic sinusitis?
Which of the following is NOT a common treatment for chronic sinusitis?
Which treatment is indicated for chronic otitis media with persistent otorrhea?
Which treatment is indicated for chronic otitis media with persistent otorrhea?
What is the minimum duration of persistent symptoms to diagnose chronic sinusitis?
What is the minimum duration of persistent symptoms to diagnose chronic sinusitis?
Which demographic is primarily affected by invasive fungal sinusitis?
Which demographic is primarily affected by invasive fungal sinusitis?
What should be avoided when treating tympanic membrane perforations in chronic otitis media?
What should be avoided when treating tympanic membrane perforations in chronic otitis media?
What are notable features of the sinonasal mucosa in invasive fungal sinusitis?
What are notable features of the sinonasal mucosa in invasive fungal sinusitis?
Which condition is characterized by an epidermoid cyst causing bone destruction in the middle ear?
Which condition is characterized by an epidermoid cyst causing bone destruction in the middle ear?
What is the primary first-line drug for uncomplicated otitis media?
What is the primary first-line drug for uncomplicated otitis media?
Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with nasal polyps in chronic sinusitis?
Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with nasal polyps in chronic sinusitis?
What is the function of Waldeyer’s Ring?
What is the function of Waldeyer’s Ring?
Which of the following treatments is appropriate for Bell's palsy?
Which of the following treatments is appropriate for Bell's palsy?
What is the recommended management for fungal infections in the ear?
What is the recommended management for fungal infections in the ear?
What diagnostic procedure is usually performed in cases of suspected chronic sinusitis?
What diagnostic procedure is usually performed in cases of suspected chronic sinusitis?
Which pathogen is commonly associated with community-acquired infections contributing to sinusitis?
Which pathogen is commonly associated with community-acquired infections contributing to sinusitis?
Which sign is NOT commonly associated with otitis media?
Which sign is NOT commonly associated with otitis media?
What is the consequence of Eustachian tube dysfunction in chronic otitis media?
What is the consequence of Eustachian tube dysfunction in chronic otitis media?
What condition requires tympanoplasty for surgical closure?
What condition requires tympanoplasty for surgical closure?
What is the most common cause of unilateral vocal cord paresis?
What is the most common cause of unilateral vocal cord paresis?
What characterizes macrocystic lymphangiomas?
What characterizes macrocystic lymphangiomas?
What condition often results in the need for tracheotomy in adults?
What condition often results in the need for tracheotomy in adults?
What is the treatment option for permanent vocal cord paralysis aimed at airway management?
What is the treatment option for permanent vocal cord paralysis aimed at airway management?
What is a potential complication of lymphatic malformations?
What is a potential complication of lymphatic malformations?
What growth pattern is associated with capillary hemangiomas?
What growth pattern is associated with capillary hemangiomas?
What indicates a failure to thrive in the context of bilateral vocal cord paralysis?
What indicates a failure to thrive in the context of bilateral vocal cord paralysis?
Which anatomical areas can be involved in secondary vocal cord paralysis due to malignant processes?
Which anatomical areas can be involved in secondary vocal cord paralysis due to malignant processes?
What is true regarding lymphatic malformation arising above the hyoid bone?
What is true regarding lymphatic malformation arising above the hyoid bone?
What is one of the presentations of bilateral vocal cord paralysis?
What is one of the presentations of bilateral vocal cord paralysis?
Study Notes
Otitis Media and Treatments
- Neomycin/polymyxin or quinoline-containing ear drops are used for Moraxella catarrhalis.
- Topical steroids like hydrocortisone or dexamethasone reduce swelling and alleviate pain.
- Acetic acid helps to flake thickening in the auditory canal.
- Systemic antibiotics are reserved for severe infections, particularly in diabetics and immunocompromised patients.
Subacute and Chronic Otitis Media
- Otowick may be necessary for delivering ototopical medication in cases of significant ear canal edema (3-8 weeks duration).
- Chronic Otitis Media (COM) may require additional acetic acid to restore normal pH.
- Symptoms of otitis media include otalgia, ear fullness, and conductive hearing loss.
- First-line treatment for uncomplicated otitis media includes oral antibiotics like amoxicillin.
Tympanic Membrane Perforation
- Tympanic Membrane perforations can occur in acute otitis media (AOM).
- Use of tympanic drainage relieves fullness and pain and provides drainage of purulent fluid.
- Perforations in chronic otitis media are characterized by persistent otorrhea and non-healing.
Bell's Palsy and Facial Nerve Disorders
- Bell's Palsy: idiopathic facial paralysis caused primarily by herpes simplex virus.
- Treatment includes steroids and antivirals; surgery may involve decompression of the facial nerve.
- Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome presents with facial paralysis and vesicles in the external ear.
Chronic Otitis Media Complications
- Non-healing perforations may necessitate tympanoplasty or ossicular reconstruction.
- Cholesteatoma: a cyst in the middle ear causing bone destruction due to Eustachian tube dysfunction.
- Mastoiditis may occur as a complication of cholesteatoma.
Sinusitis Overview
- Common cold can lead to sinusitis, which typically resolves in 7 days.
- Chronic sinusitis persists for 12 weeks and presents with fullness, fever, and nasal polyps.
- Diagnostics may include nasal endoscopy and CT scans for mucosal thickening.
Chronic Sinusitis Treatment
- Medical treatments include antibiotics (3-6 week courses) and possibly oral steroids.
- Surgical intervention may be needed for polypectomy or drainage of accumulated pus.
Tonsillitis
- Symptoms include sore throat, dysphagia, and fever, with possible viral or bacterial causes.
- Streptococcus pyogenes is a common bacterial pathogen in tonsillitis.
- Penicillin is the first-line antibiotic; alternatives include macrolides or cephalosporins.
Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Unilateral paralysis commonly results from iatrogenic causes during neck or thoracic surgeries.
- Bilateral paralysis necessitates tracheotomy due to airway compromise.
- Surgical procedures may include cordectomy to facilitate decannulation.
Vascular Lesions of the Head & Neck
- Hemangiomas are the most common vascular lesions in infancy, often resolving by age 12.
- Surgical intervention is indicated if there is no significant involution by age 3-4.
- Vascular lesions can be treated with various laser therapies or sclerotherapy, depending on the type and severity.
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Test your knowledge on the treatment of ear infections, including the use of topical steroids, antiseptics, and systemic antibiotics. This quiz covers key concepts such as the role of neomycin/polymyxin and hydrocortisone in managing pain and inflammation associated with infections. Expand your understanding of symptoms and appropriate medical interventions.
