Eyes
Seeing spots within the line of vision. And the saying to remember
Floaters
"Good if gradual"
If a neck mass is found on exam how soon should it be reevaluated?
7-10 days. bacterial or viral cause should be resolved by then.
BPPV, Meniere's disease, vestibular neuritis are all _______ causes of vertigo
Stroke, MS, migraines, and brain tumours are all _______ causes of vertigo
peripheral
central
characterized by nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sneezing, pruritus, and/or postnasal drainage
rhinitis
what is the management for bacterial rhinosinusitis
antibiotics x5-10days
doxycycline 200mg PO x1 dose, then 100mg amoxicillin +/- clavulanate q12
follow-up in 48-72 hours
This condition typically presents with erythematous and edematous lid margins. Might see scaling, crusting, madarosis. Most common bacteria is staph aureus
Blepharitis
medical term for hoarseness
dysphonia
what is the gold standard objective exam for diagnosis of BPPV? And should you expect the patient to have hearing loss?
Dix-hallpike maneuvre
No
In conjunction with rhinitis symptoms, post-nasal drip, frequent throat clearing and conjunctival pruritus symptoms most closely align with this type of rhinitis?
mucosa is boggy, pale, edematous, pale pink/blue hue
allergic - IgE mediated type I hypersensitivity
what are the management options for temporomandibular disorders
dietary modifications, pain management (NSAIDs, TCAs), physical therapy and bite guards
Localized, tender eye-lid with redness and swelling. Inflammation or infection of the eyelid margin.
Hordeolum (Stye)
most common causes of pharyngitis?
streptococcal or viral infections
Characterized by long episodes of vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, roaring tinnitus, and aural fullness
Meniere's disease
what are first line treatment options for allergic rhinitis?
2nd generation oral antihistamine OR intranasal antihistamine
what is the diagnostic ROM of the mandible for TMD?
<35mm
Slow-developing, painless, firm mass. Inflammation of a blocked meibomian gland.
Chalazion
What is the most appropriate action for unprovoked laryngitis or dysphonia that does not improve after a few weeks
RED FLAG - refer
what can happen if decongestants are used beyond 3 days?
rebound rhinitis
inflammation of the nasal mucosa and mucous membranes of one or more of the paranasal sinuses. Majority or cases are caused by _____
rhinosinusitis, viruses.
If staphylococcal infection is suspected in blepharitis what medication is used?
erythromycin 0.5% ointment x7-10 days.
what are the cardinal symptoms of conjunctivitis (3) and exam findings (2)?
symptoms = itching, watering, redness
exam = hyperemia & tearing
what irritants should a patient avoid if they present with pharyngitis?
alcohol, caffeine, smoking
what are the first line non-pharm treatments for BPPV?
Epley maneuvre and Semont liberatory
persistent cough due to post-nasal drip, cold like symptoms >12 weeks, headache/facial pressure is?
chronic rhinosinusitis
which class of medication puts patients at risk for rhinitis?
ACEi