Week 3-Nurs 6501 Study Guide Rated A+

What is the first line antibiotic choice for bacterial sinusitis? {Ans: -Amoxicillin 500-750mg BID x 5-7 days -Augmentin (for high resistance risk) 875/125mg BID x 5-7 days}AOM is more common in what population for adults? {Ans: smokers}Differential diagnosis for sinusitis presentation {Ans: -Common cold -Dental abscess -Trigeminal neuralgia -Optic neuritis -Meningitis -Orbital cellulitis -Allergic rhinitis -Migraine or cluster HA -Foreign body -Tumor -Nasal polyps -Head injury -Fungal infection}HPV oral infection treatment {Ans: Surgical excision is oral papilloma}Sinusitis with > 2 weeks of progressive dyspnea plan {Ans: Refer to otolaryngologist or allergist}How long do symptoms of viral pharyngitis typically last? {Ans: 5-7 days}What is the Centor criteria? {Ans: For Strep Pharyngitis: -Absence of cough -Tonsillar exudates -Tender anter cervical nodes -Fever > 100.4}Viral pharyngitis patient education {Ans: -NSAIDs, acetaminophen for pain relief -Pain lozenges, fluids, humidification, warm saline gargles -Symptom resolution expected within 1-3 week period -Return if fever or symptoms persist}When should symptoms improve with antibiotic therapy for ABS? {Ans: within 48-72 hours (cough may linger for 7-10 days)}Inflammation of the pharynx can be.... {Ans: Acute or chronic Infections or noninfectious}Symptoms of blepharitis {Ans: -Burning -Foreign body sensation -Tearing