NR 545 - Exam 1 (Answered) 86
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otitis media (OM)
Inflammation or infection of the middle ear cavity
earache
otalgia
Tx for otitis media
Antibiotics - only for recurrent otitis media
Most commonly tx OM with this
Acetaminophen or ibuprofen
Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear)
infection of the external auditory canal and pinna
How does otitis externa occur
Swimming, irritation, introductions of organisms when cleaning the ear
s/s of otitis externa
pain, purulent discharge, hearing deficit
How to differentiate OM & otitis externa
Otitis externa will have pain with movement of the pinna
early signs of ototoxicity
Tinnitus (ringing in ears)
What causes ototoxicity?
Atbx, such as streptomycin, neomycin, vancomycin, the analgesics aspirin and ibuprofen, furosemide.,
and some antineoplastic agents
Management of tinnitus
Noise suppression therapy, meds, forms of alternative medicines such as lipid-flavonoids (no claims of
success)
Is there a cure for tinnitus?
, No, manage symptoms
First line tx for suspected ruptured tympanic membrane
Heal on its own, Tylenol or ibuprofen, amoxicillin
Sensorineural hearing loss
Develops with damage to the organ of Cori or the auditory nerve
What does sensorineural hearing loss result from?
Infection, particularly viral infections including rubella. Influenza, herpes or damage from head trauma
Conductive hearing loss
When sound is blocked in the external ear or middle ear from wax, Foreign object, scar tissue or
adhesions
Conjunctivitis
Pink eye - superficial inflammation or infection incoming the conjunctiva lining the eyelids and covering
the sclera
What organisms causes pink eye
Staphylococcus aureus
Tx of conjuctivitis
Antibiotic eye drops, polymyxin b, wrhthromycin
Causes of conjunctivitis
Contacts, makeup, fingers, contaminated towels
Bacterial conjuctivitis
Red or pink eyes, green/yellow discharge, crusty eyes, occurs in mostly 1 eye
Viral conjuctivitis
Pink, swelling, watery, sensitivity to light, one or both eyes
Allergic conjunctivitis
Redness, itching, watery eyes
viral conjuctivitis
Pink , swelling, watery eyes, sensitivity to light, one or both eyes
Conjunctivitis is caused by what organism?
Staph aureus
Questions and Correct Answers, 100%
Correct. 2024/2025.
otitis media (OM)
Inflammation or infection of the middle ear cavity
earache
otalgia
Tx for otitis media
Antibiotics - only for recurrent otitis media
Most commonly tx OM with this
Acetaminophen or ibuprofen
Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear)
infection of the external auditory canal and pinna
How does otitis externa occur
Swimming, irritation, introductions of organisms when cleaning the ear
s/s of otitis externa
pain, purulent discharge, hearing deficit
How to differentiate OM & otitis externa
Otitis externa will have pain with movement of the pinna
early signs of ototoxicity
Tinnitus (ringing in ears)
What causes ototoxicity?
Atbx, such as streptomycin, neomycin, vancomycin, the analgesics aspirin and ibuprofen, furosemide.,
and some antineoplastic agents
Management of tinnitus
Noise suppression therapy, meds, forms of alternative medicines such as lipid-flavonoids (no claims of
success)
Is there a cure for tinnitus?
, No, manage symptoms
First line tx for suspected ruptured tympanic membrane
Heal on its own, Tylenol or ibuprofen, amoxicillin
Sensorineural hearing loss
Develops with damage to the organ of Cori or the auditory nerve
What does sensorineural hearing loss result from?
Infection, particularly viral infections including rubella. Influenza, herpes or damage from head trauma
Conductive hearing loss
When sound is blocked in the external ear or middle ear from wax, Foreign object, scar tissue or
adhesions
Conjunctivitis
Pink eye - superficial inflammation or infection incoming the conjunctiva lining the eyelids and covering
the sclera
What organisms causes pink eye
Staphylococcus aureus
Tx of conjuctivitis
Antibiotic eye drops, polymyxin b, wrhthromycin
Causes of conjunctivitis
Contacts, makeup, fingers, contaminated towels
Bacterial conjuctivitis
Red or pink eyes, green/yellow discharge, crusty eyes, occurs in mostly 1 eye
Viral conjuctivitis
Pink, swelling, watery, sensitivity to light, one or both eyes
Allergic conjunctivitis
Redness, itching, watery eyes
viral conjuctivitis
Pink , swelling, watery eyes, sensitivity to light, one or both eyes
Conjunctivitis is caused by what organism?
Staph aureus
