EAR
which two antiemetic are used for nausea and vomiting
drug and dose
phenergan
zofran
define anosmia
total loss of sense of smell
define dentalgia
dental absess
what cranial nerve controls the eyes and what Number is it?
oculomotor, third cranial nerve
red tender lump in or on the eyelid margin
hordeolum
How many anatomical parts are in the ear?
3
external, middle, inner
which nose bleed is worse anterior or posterior and why
posterior
not a slow bleed
can cause blood drainage into the throat causing vomiting
pt at higher risk for thrush
compromised immune systems (HIV/AIDS, or cancer)
pt w/ dentures
inhale corticosteroids
babies
SxS of an ocular injury
name three severe symptoms
vision loss
double vision
severe eye pain
how many types of glaucoma are there
4- open angle
normal tension
narrow angle
and secondary
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name two sxs of labyrinthitis
loss of balance
ringing in ears
loss of hearing
foreign body obstruction is mostly seen in what pt
kids
name 3 SxS of epiglotitis and how would you treat it
tripod position
increased work of breathing
pallor or cyanosis
sick or anxious
nebulized saline or epi
when can you remove contact lenses pre hospital
a chemical burn to the eye
define presbyosmia
loss of smell from aging
Infection caused by bacteria growth in the ear canal
otitis externa
otitis media
cranial nerves that control the neck, mouth and throat
Arthritis in the jaw is also known as
TMJ
Medication used to numb the eye pre hospital
tetricane
haemophilus influenzae type b causes what
epiglotitis
Menieres Disease is characterized by an overproduction of what type of fluid
endolymphatic
what is the purpose of the sublingual gland
Their primary purpose is producing mucous secretions and helps with digestion
Staphylococcus aureus causes what
tonsilitis
What is the name for a swollen bump or pustule on the external eyelid
chalazion
define ludwigs angina
bilateral infection of the floor of the mouth that can cause airway obstruction. It arises from a mandibular molar tooth infection