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1
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What causing Acute Otitis Media?

A

bacterial infection

viral infection

eustachian tube dysfunction

upper respiratory infection

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2
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True or False: Acute Otitis Media is more common in adults than in children.

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False

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3
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What is the typical presentation of Acute Otitis Media?

A

Rapid onset of ear pain and fever

irritability and listlessness

issues hearing

loss of appetite and sleep

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4
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What is the first-line treatment for Acute Otitis Media in children?

A

medication：Amoxicillin

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5
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Fill in the blank: Acute Otitis Media is characterized by the presence of ____ in the middle ear.

A

infection fluid

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6
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What is the term used to describe the collection of pus in the middle ear in Acute Otitis Media?

A

Otitis media with effusion

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7
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What is the most common complication of Acute Otitis Media?

A

Hearing loss

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What is the main symptom that differentiates Acute Otitis Media from Otitis Media with Effusion?

A

Presence of acute infection

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9
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What is the term for the inflammation of the middle ear without infection in Otitis Media with Effusion?

A

Serous otitis media

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10
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What is the primary goal of treatment for Acute Otitis Media?

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Relief of pain and eradication of infection

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What is the term for recurrent episodes of Acute Otitis Media?

A

Recurrent Acute Otitis Media

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12
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What is the recommended duration of antibiotic treatment for Acute Otitis Media in children?

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10 days

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13
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What is the role of tympanostomy tubes in the management of Acute Otitis Media?

A

To prevent recurrent episodes

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14
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True or False: Acute Otitis Media is typically a self-limiting condition.

A

True

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15
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What is the term for the infection of the mastoid bone secondary to Acute Otitis Media?

A

Mastoiditis

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16
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What is the recommended follow-up for children with Acute Otitis Media?

A

Reevaluation in 48-72 hours

17
Q

What is the term for the bulging of the tympanic membrane seen in Acute Otitis Media?

A

Tympanic membrane erythema

18
Q

What is the most common cause of Acute Otitis Media in adults?

A

Viral pathogens

19
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What is the term for the inflammation of the eustachian tube seen in Acute Otitis Media?

A

Eustachian tube dysfunction

20
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What is the term for the presence of purulent discharge from the ear in Acute Otitis Media?

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