1. Name of the location of 90% of epistaxis
2. A genetic disorder that forms AV malformations in the skin, lungs, brain etc
3. Name of posterior vascular plexus in the nasal cavity causing posterior epistaxis
4. 1st line treatment for all epistaxis
5. The common brand name for anterior nasal packing
6. Chemical used in cautery sticks
7. Physically scaring complication of posterior nasal packing with foleys catheter
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Throat - Antimicrobials
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Group A beta-haemolytic streptococcus can be isolated from up to 30% of sore throat cases
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ABMU guidelines: 90% resolve in 7 days without antibiotics and pain is only reduced by 16 hours
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Centor prediction score can be used to determine if an antibiotic is required. (Commonly used in primary care)
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If Centor score 3 or 4, consider 2 or 4 day delayed prescription or immediate antibiotics
Written in association with Helena Dunne
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