NU 3181 Exam 2 UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Epistaxis - CORRECT ANSWER hemorrhage from the nose caused by the rupture of
tiny, distended vessels in the mucous membrane of any area of the nose (nosebleed).
Management of Epistaxis - CORRECT ANSWER apply direct pressure, patient sit
upright with head tilted forward to prevent swallowing and aspiration of blood and is directed
to pinch for 5 to 10 minutes; a cotton tampon may be used to try and stop bleeding.
Cause of Laryngitis - CORRECT ANSWER pathogens that cause the common cold,
and pharyngitis, virus, allergic rhinitis.
Clinical manifestations of laryngitis - CORRECT ANSWER hoarseness, aphonia (loss
of voice), severe cough, throat feels worse in the morning, tickle in throat.
Management of laryngitis - CORRECT ANSWER resting the voice, avoiding irritants,
resting, inhaling steam, maintain well humidified room.
Cause of pharyngitis - CORRECT ANSWER viral infections- adenovirus, influenza,
Epstein-Barr, herpes simplex, streptococcus.
Clinical manifestations of Pharyngitis - CORRECT ANSWER fiery red pharyngeal
membrane and tonsils, swollen and white flecked follicles, enlarged and tender lymph nodes,
, no cough, painful sore throat, headache,
Management of Pharyngitis - CORRECT ANSWER supportive measures because
antibiotics have no effects, penicillin, liquid or soft diet, cool beverages, warm liquids.
Cause of OSA - CORRECT ANSWER upper airway obstruction and reduction in
ventilation.
, Clinical manifestations of OSA - CORRECT ANSWER frequent loud snoring with
breathing cessation for 10 seconds or longer, 5 episodes per hours, excessive daytime
sleepiness, insomnia.
Management of OSA - CORRECT ANSWER weight loss, avoidance of alcohol,
positional therapy, oral appliances (CPAP)
Causes of hereditary angioedema - CORRECT ANSWER autosomal dominant genetic
disorder, lack of C1 inhibitor activity
Clinical manifestation of Hereditary angioedema - CORRECT ANSWER swelling of
the skin,
Management of Hereditary angioedema - CORRECT ANSWER subside typically
within 2 to 4 days, observe for obstruction, antihistamines.
Causes of sinusitis (rhinosinusitis) - CORRECT ANSWER usually follows a viral URI
or cold, exacerbation of allergic rhinitis
Clinical manifestations of Sinusitis (rhinosinusitis) - CORRECT ANSWER purulent
nasal drainage, nasal obstruction, combination of facial pain, pressure or sense of fullness.
Management of Sinusitis (rhinosinusitis) - CORRECT ANSWER depends on cause,
antibiotics.
Cause of tonsilitis - CORRECT ANSWER GABHS, Epstein-Barr virus.
Clinical manifestations of tonsilitis - CORRECT ANSWER sore throat, fever, snoring
and difficulty swallowing.
Management of Tonsilitis - CORRECT ANSWER increased fluid intake,
antispasmodic agents, salt water gargle, and rest.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Epistaxis - CORRECT ANSWER hemorrhage from the nose caused by the rupture of
tiny, distended vessels in the mucous membrane of any area of the nose (nosebleed).
Management of Epistaxis - CORRECT ANSWER apply direct pressure, patient sit
upright with head tilted forward to prevent swallowing and aspiration of blood and is directed
to pinch for 5 to 10 minutes; a cotton tampon may be used to try and stop bleeding.
Cause of Laryngitis - CORRECT ANSWER pathogens that cause the common cold,
and pharyngitis, virus, allergic rhinitis.
Clinical manifestations of laryngitis - CORRECT ANSWER hoarseness, aphonia (loss
of voice), severe cough, throat feels worse in the morning, tickle in throat.
Management of laryngitis - CORRECT ANSWER resting the voice, avoiding irritants,
resting, inhaling steam, maintain well humidified room.
Cause of pharyngitis - CORRECT ANSWER viral infections- adenovirus, influenza,
Epstein-Barr, herpes simplex, streptococcus.
Clinical manifestations of Pharyngitis - CORRECT ANSWER fiery red pharyngeal
membrane and tonsils, swollen and white flecked follicles, enlarged and tender lymph nodes,
, no cough, painful sore throat, headache,
Management of Pharyngitis - CORRECT ANSWER supportive measures because
antibiotics have no effects, penicillin, liquid or soft diet, cool beverages, warm liquids.
Cause of OSA - CORRECT ANSWER upper airway obstruction and reduction in
ventilation.
, Clinical manifestations of OSA - CORRECT ANSWER frequent loud snoring with
breathing cessation for 10 seconds or longer, 5 episodes per hours, excessive daytime
sleepiness, insomnia.
Management of OSA - CORRECT ANSWER weight loss, avoidance of alcohol,
positional therapy, oral appliances (CPAP)
Causes of hereditary angioedema - CORRECT ANSWER autosomal dominant genetic
disorder, lack of C1 inhibitor activity
Clinical manifestation of Hereditary angioedema - CORRECT ANSWER swelling of
the skin,
Management of Hereditary angioedema - CORRECT ANSWER subside typically
within 2 to 4 days, observe for obstruction, antihistamines.
Causes of sinusitis (rhinosinusitis) - CORRECT ANSWER usually follows a viral URI
or cold, exacerbation of allergic rhinitis
Clinical manifestations of Sinusitis (rhinosinusitis) - CORRECT ANSWER purulent
nasal drainage, nasal obstruction, combination of facial pain, pressure or sense of fullness.
Management of Sinusitis (rhinosinusitis) - CORRECT ANSWER depends on cause,
antibiotics.
Cause of tonsilitis - CORRECT ANSWER GABHS, Epstein-Barr virus.
Clinical manifestations of tonsilitis - CORRECT ANSWER sore throat, fever, snoring
and difficulty swallowing.
Management of Tonsilitis - CORRECT ANSWER increased fluid intake,
antispasmodic agents, salt water gargle, and rest.
