Ear drops

Question 1

what are the common pathogens for otitis externa

Answer 1

pseudomonas, proteus, staph aureus

Question 2

what do you treat otitis externa with

Answer 2

ear drops- which have gentamicin as an active ingredient

Question 3

What are the 2 common pathogens of Fungal ear infection

Answer 3

aspergillus niger and candida albicans

Question 4

what medication is normally used in fungal otitis externa

Answer 4

clotrimazole and Nystatin

Question 5

If someone presents with eczematous otitis extern what should you treat them with

Answer 5

steroids as opposed to antibiotics first (antibiotics may cause local sensitivity)

Question 6

What 3 things should you do when otitis extern is present

Answer 6

avoid water, avoid putting things in ear, and avoid hearing aids

Question 7

If an insect presents in the ear, how do you get it out

Answer 7

drown it in water

Question 8

When should you use a wick?

Answer 8

when the canal is oedematous- impregnate it with antibiotics/ steroid

Question 9

what a re 3 side effects of ear drops

Answer 9

local sensitivity, ototoxicity, dizziness

Question 10

why might dizziness occur due to ear drops?

Answer 10

if the temperature of the drops is not similar to that of the ear canal- stimulates lateral semi circular canal

Question 11

when would there be a risk of ototoxicity

Answer 11

if the tympanic membrane was perforated