ENT - Chronic Otitis Media Flashcards

1
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chronic otitis media

A

a defect in the tympanic membrane which may discharge

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2
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2 types of chronic otitis media

A

mucosal disease (perforated ear drum)

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

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3
Q

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

a.inactive
b.active

A

a.inactive

in active you cant see the anatomy due to inflammation

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4
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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

A

a.watch and wait

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5
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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

A

b.aminoglycoside and steroid drops

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6
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ROTATORY VERTIGO,facial nerve palsy and abcess formation are associated with which type of chronic otitis media

a.mucosal
b.squamous

A

b.squamous

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7
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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

A

c.mastoidectomy

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8
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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

A

d.urgent referral to ent

could be a cholecystoma

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