MEDICINE MCQ
RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
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Question
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What is the best treatment for mild epistaxis caused by a bump in the nose?
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Pack the nose with gauze
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Compress nostrils, tilt head slightly forward.
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Cauterize the bleeder
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Lay flat on the back, head back, and pack the nose with tissue
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -So long as the source of the bleeding is visible, most cases of epistaxis can be successfully treated using electrical or chemical cautery. In cases where the bleeding source is posterior, or where the bleeding remains refractory to packing, surgery should be considered early on and liberally.
Detailed explanation-2: -Follow these steps to stop a nosebleed: Sit up straight and tip your head slightly forward. Note: Do not tilt your head back. This may cause blood to run down the back of your throat, and you may swallow it.
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