ENT - Chronic Otitis Media

Question 1

chronic otitis media

Answer 1

a defect in the tympanic membrane which may discharge

Question 2

2 types of chronic otitis media

Answer 2

mucosal disease (perforated ear drum)

squamous disease (ingrowth of the skin from the ear canal)

Question 3

in which type of chronic otitis media can the anatomy of the ear be seen

a.inactive
b.active

Answer 3

a.inactive

in active you cant see the anatomy due to inflammation

Question 4

what is the treatment for inactive chronic otitis media

a.watch and wait
b.aminoglycoside and steroid drops
c.mastoidectomy
d.urgent referral to ent

Answer 4

a.watch and wait

Question 5

what is the treatment for active chronic otitis media

a.watch and wait
b.aminoglycoside and steroid drops
c.mastoidectomy
d.urgent referral to ent

Answer 5

b.aminoglycoside and steroid drops

Question 6

ROTATORY VERTIGO,facial nerve palsy and abcess formation are associated with which type of chronic otitis media

a.mucosal
b.squamous

Answer 6

b.squamous

Question 7

what is the treatment for squamous chronic otitis media

a.watch and wait
b.aminoglycoside and steroid drops
c.mastoidectomy
d.urgent referral to ent

Answer 7

c.mastoidectomy

Question 8

if oxidised wax is seen at the attic of the ear what should be done

a.watch and wait
b.aminoglycoside and steroid drops
c.mastoidectomy
d.urgent referral to ent

Answer 8

d.urgent referral to ent

could be a cholecystoma