Ear
Other Ear
Nose & Sinuses
Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, Neck
Misc
100
The helix, antihelix, tragus, and acoustic meatus are components of this part of the ear
What is external ear
100
Small incision in tympanic membrane to relieve pressure and allow drainage for acute otitis media
What is myringotomy
100
Major bacterial causes of rhinosinusitis
What is Strep pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis, H flu
100

Most common cause of bacterial pharyngitis

What is Group A streptococcus (GABHS)?

100
Fracture of this can result in extraocular muscle impingement
What is orbital floor
200
An auricular hematoma can eliminate blood supply to the cartilage of the ear, causing necrosis and this clinical presentation
What is cauliflower ear
200

Pt has a runny nose and cough. Also complains of vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss. 

What is Labyrinthitis?

200

Two topical vasoconstrictors often used in the nose 

What are Oxymetazoline and phenylephrine?

200

54 year old male presents with fever, trismus, dysphagia and a sore throat.

What is peritonsillar abscess?

200
Light reflex on tympanic membrane extends in these directions from the umbo
What is anteriorly and inferiorly
300
Bony growths of the external auditory canal
What is exostosis
300

Most common organism that causes mastoiditis?

What is S. Pneumoniae?

300
Masses in mucous membranes that can be an indication of chronic sinusitis
What is nasal polyps
300
A rapid, bacterial illness resulting in supraglottic inflammation and narrowing
What is epiglottitis
300

Appropriate management of an auricular hematoma?

What is incision and drainage?

400
Type of hearing loss that lateralizes to normal ear with tuning fork on top of head & Name of test
What is sensorineural & Weber
400
Major concern of acute otitis media with serous effusion in adults
What is nasopharyngeal mass
400

Immunocompromised patients especially diabetics can get a devastating fungal infection of the sinuses

What is mucormycosis?

400
A radiologic sign found on a lateral radiograph of cervical spine that suggests the diagnosis of epiglottitis
What is thumbprint sign
400
80% of cases occur in the summer in warm and humid weather
What is otitis externa
500
Major causes of otitis externa (bacteria)
What is Pseudomonas & Staph species
500
Antibiotic that can resolve an effusion in acute otitis media, but are not indicated because most treated patients have recurrences within 3 months
What is amoxicillin
500

34 year old male that has had maxillary sinus pressure and purulent drainage x 3 weeks. Has hx of anaphylaxis with penicillin. Which of the following is the most appropriate antibiotic choice?

Augmentin, Cephalexin, Amoxicillin, Bactrim

What is Bactrim?

500
This type of narrowing (location) of the larynx produces inspiratory stridor
What is above supraglottic
500
Most common ear drops used for otitis externa; is a combination of antibiotics and steroids
What is CiproDex
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