Otitis Externa Quiz

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Which type of otitis externa is caused by Staphylococcus aureus?

  • Malignant otitis externa
  • Diffuse otitis externa
  • Localized otitis externa (furuncle) (correct)
  • Otomycosis

What can cause severe throbbing earache during mastication?

  • Localized otitis externa (furuncle) (correct)
  • Eczematous otitis externa
  • Bullous myringitis
  • Seborrheic otitis externa

What can lead to hearing loss in otitis externa?

  • Viral infection
  • Bacterial infection
  • Fungal infection
  • Large furuncle occluding the external canal (correct)

Which type of otitis externa is non-infective and reactive?

<p>Eczematous otitis externa (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible treatment for otitis externa?

<p>Packing the canal with a gauze strip soaked with antibiotics/steroids ear drops or glycerin ichthyol 10% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of localized otitis externa (furuncle)?

<p>Bacterial infection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for diffuse otitis externa?

<p>Antibiotics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of a large furuncle in the external canal?

<p>Hearing loss (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic symptom of eczematous otitis externa?

<p>Pruritus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of otitis externa can be caused by Herpes zoster virus?

<p>Bullous myringitis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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