edition Maaks Starr Brady Test Bank Chapter
1-46|A+ ULTIMATE GUIDE 2022
1). Sinusitis categories
Ans: Acute 4weeks
Chronic 12 weeks or longer
2). Sinusitis common complaints
Ans: Yellow or green nasal discharge
Fever
Sore Throat
Facial Pain
Pressure worse when bending forward
Headache
Toothache
Nasal Congestion
Snoring
Periorbital Edema
Nasal Sounding Speech
Post-Nasal Drip
Fatigue
3). Sinusitis predisposing factors
Ans: Recent URI
Allergens
Smoke
Deviated Septum
Dental Abscess
Trauma
Change in altitude
Adenoidal hypertrophy
4). Sinusitis pathogenesis
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, Ans: Obstruction of mucus flow due to edema of the nasal mucosa from allergies
Common Cold
Recent URI
5). Sinusitis diagnosis
Ans: Done on symptoms alone
Can be seen on CT
6). Sinusitis bacterial organisms
Ans: Streptococcus pneumonia
Haemophilus Influenzae
Morzxella Catarrhalis
7). Acute viral sinusitis treatment
Ans: Decongestants/Antihistamines 6 months or older no more than a few days
Saline Sinus Rinses 3 times a day
Hydration
Warm Compress on Face
Cool mist Humidifier
8). Acute bacterial sinusitis
Ans: Pediatric 1st line
Amoxicillin 45mg/kg/day BID 10-14 days
2nd line Augmentin 80-90mg/kg/day BID
9). Acute sinusitis bacterial duration
Ans: Symptoms for more than 10 day
10). Sinusitis differential diagnosis
Ans: Viral URI
Allergic Rhinitis
Headache
11). Allergic rhinitis
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