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NUR 631 OROPHARYNX1. Gingiva
Answer
Gums
2. Interdental Papillae
Answer
Pointed part of gums between teeth
3. Submandibular Gland
Answer
A salivary gland inside the lower jaw on either side that produces most of the nocturnal saliva
4. Sublingual Salivary Gland
Answer
Glands under the tongue
5. Parotid Duct
Answer
Duct associated with the parotid salivary gland, which opens into the oral cavity at the parotid
papilla (Stensen Duct)
6. Pharyngitis
Answer
Sore throat, inflammation of the pharynx associated with acute upper respiratory infection
(URI)
7. Aphthous Ulcer
Answer
Painful small oral ulcer (canker sore)
8. Oral Candidiasis
, 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
9. Gingivitis
Answer
Red, swollen gum margins that bleed easily, especially the gum mar- gins and interdental
papillae
10. Hoarseness
Answer
A voice quality that is characterized by a rough, usually low-pitched quality
11. Acute Hoarseness
Answer
Consider voice overuse, acute viral laryngitis, and possible neck trauma
12. >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)
13. Halitosis
Answer
Bad breath
14. Causes of Malodor
Answer
Poor oral hygiene, tobacco smoking, plaque retention on teeth and mouth appliances (retainers,
dentures), periodontal disease (gingivitis, ulcers, periodontitis)
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