General Surgery — Flashcards

The Centor criteria for isolating strep throat: _____ tonsillar Exudates Nodes (anterior cervical lymphadenopathy) Temperature (>38°C)

Hint: C

What is the management of malignant otitis externa? _____

Otoscopy of otitis externa will show an _____ & erythematous external canal with a non-bulging tympanic membrane which may be obscured by debris

Malignant otitis externa typically occurs in _____, immunocompromised patients and in older age

Hint: Comorbidity

Suspected malignant otitis externa should be investigated with a _____ and MC&S (swab)

What are unilateral nasal polyps?

Uncomplicated acute otitis media is managed with _____ +/- anaesthetic ear drops

Hint: Oral analgesia

Acute otitis media is typically _____ and lasts 3 days, but can last up to 1 week

Otitis externa with signs of spreading infection may be managed with _____ in combination with topical treatment

Examination of the ear in otitis externa may reveal pain upon pulling _____ on the auricle

Hint: direction