Ears, Nose, and Throat Assessment

The Rinne's Test examines differentiation between

BC and AC. (A normal test has AC > BC)
Evidence of conductive hearing loss can be seen when

BC (Bone conduction) is longer or the same as AC (Air conduction)
What instrument is used to visualize the TM?

Otoscope (Remember, the orthoscope is for examining the eyes)
What is Weber's Test

Upon placing an activated tuning fork on the midline of the parietal bone, the patien should hear sound in both ears and at equal intensity.
What type of drugs may produce coughs?

ACE inhibitors
What types of drugs may predispose patients to nosebleeds or exacerbate bleeding?

Anticoagulants
What drug class could possibly produced nasal congestion

Hormones, Analgesics, CNS agents
What type of drug class could produce dry mucous membranes?

Antihistamines, antidepressants
Geographic Tongue is

A white coating of te tongue. May be oral candidiasis. No significant pathology associated with it, common in patients taking antibiotics

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Ears, Nose, and Throat Assessment

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Ears, Nose, and Throat Assessment

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2012-01-17T04:07:56Z