Ears

Question 1

Otitis externa is commonly caused by what type of pathogen

Answer 1

Bacteria

Question 2

What is the treatment for mild otitis externa

Answer 2

Acetic acid 2%

Question 3

True or false:

Otitis media can be caused by simultaneous bacterial and viral infection

Answer 3

TRUE

It is often caused by both simultaneously

Question 4

Acute otitis media usually resolves in ______

Answer 4

3 - 7 days

Question 5

When would immediate antibacterials be considered in acute otitis media?
(2 points)

Answer 5

1. If otorrhoea present

2. In children under 2 with bilateral infection

Question 6

Otitis media with effusion is also know as _______

Answer 6

Glue ear

Question 7

What is glue ear?

Answer 7

A collection of fluid within the middle ear without any signs of inflammation

Question 8

Glue ear is more common in children with _______

3 points

Answer 8

1. Down’s syndrome
2. Cleft palate
3. Allergic rhinitis

Question 9

True or false:

Chronic supparative otitis media should be referred to an ENT specialist

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

What is chronic supparative otitis media?

How does it usually present ?

Answer 10

Chronic inflammation of the middle ear and mastoid cavity.
May be a complication of acute OM.
Usually presents as otorrhoea and tympanic membrane perforation

Question 11

1st line systemic treatment in:

a) Otitis media
b) Otitis externa

Answer 11

a) Amoxicillin (macrolide if allergic)

b) Flucloxacillin (macrolide if allergic)