NUR 631 OROPHARYNX
- Gingiva
Answer Gums
- Interdental Papillae
Answer Pointed part of gums between teeth
- Submandibular Gland
Answer A salivary gland inside the lower jaw on either side that produces most of the nocturnal saliva
- Sublingual Salivary Gland
Answer Glands under the tongue
- Parotid Duct
Answer Duct associated with the parotid salivary gland, which opens into the oral cavity at the parotid papilla (Stensen Duct)
- Pharyngitis
Answer Sore throat, inflammation of the pharynx associated with acute upper respiratory infection (URI)
- Aphthous Ulcer
Answer Painful small oral ulcer (canker sore)
- Oral Candidiasis 1 / 2
Answer -Fungal infection of the mouth, can cause sore tongue
-May appear as cream-colored or bluish-white pseudomembranous patches on the tongue, mouth, or pharynx -Thick, white plaques are somewhat adherent to underlying mucosa -Abx, steroids, and immunocompromised adults
- Gingivitis
Answer Red, swollen gum margins that bleed easily, especially the gum mar- gins and interdental papillae
- Hoarseness
Answer A voice quality that is characterized by a rough, usually low-pitched quality
- Acute Hoarseness
Answer Consider voice overuse, acute viral laryngitis, and possible neck trauma
- >2 weeks Hoarseness
Answer Refer patient for laryngoscopy and consider causes such as reflux, vocal chord nodules, hypothyroidism, head and neck cancers in- cluding thyroid, neurologic disorders (Parkinson's, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, myasthenia gravis)
- Halitosis
Answer Bad breath
- Causes of Malodor
- / 2
Answer Poor oral hygiene, tobacco smoking, plaque retention on teeth and mouth appliances (retainers, dentures), periodontal disease (gingivitis, ulcers, periodontitis)