General Surgery — Flashcards

What is the initial management of blepharitis? _____

Hint: 2

Otitis externa is an infection of the _____ typically caused by bacteria (e.g. pseudomonas)

Hint: Anatomy

Otitis externa is also known as _____

Uveitis may present with conjunctival redness and _____, which is the accumulation of pus in the anterior chamber

Otitis externa can cause _____ hearing loss

Hint: Sensorineural/Conductive

Otitis externa may have a non-infectious cause such as: _____ OR eczema → eczematous otitis externa (e.g. secondary to topical abx)

What is the preventative pharmacological management of Meniere's disease? _____ or thiazide diuretics

Patients with otitis externa which fails to respond to topical ABX should have a _____ and be referred to ENT

Hint: Investigation

_____ should be suspected in patients with chronic otitis externa, severe pain and comorbidities such as diabetes or HIV (immunocompromised)

Women < 30 with an unexplained breast lump with or without pain should be considered for a _____ referral