Otitis Media: Definition and Causes

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Which of the following infectious agents is NOT mentioned as a common cause of Acute Otitis Media (AOM)?

S. pneumoniae

H. influenzae

S. Aureus

P. aeruginosa (correct)

What is the most common complaint associated with AOM in children?

Hearing loss

Fever

General fussiness

Ear tugging and rubbing (correct)

Which of the following is NOT considered an objective data for diagnosing AOM?

Mobile tympanic membrane

Bulging tympanic membrane

Translucent tympanic membrane (correct)

Yellow tympanic membrane

What is the main function of the Eustachian tubes in relation to the middle ear?

To aerate the middle ear Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary symptoms that may manifest in younger children with AOM?

General fussiness and nonspecific symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT commonly used in the treatment of Otitis Externa?

Amoxicillin Signup and view all the answers

In the treatment of Otitis Externa, why should topical agents like benzocaine and lidocaine only be used in children over 2 years old?

They can lead to a ruptured TM in younger children Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common complication of Otitis Externa?

Ruptured TM Signup and view all the answers

When should Amoxicillin be used in the treatment of Otitis Externa?

If there is no recent beta-lactam treatment Signup and view all the answers

What are the common signs/symptoms of Otitis Externa that differentiate it from Otitis Media?

Pain, purulent discharge, and a hearing deficit Signup and view all the answers

Otitis Media: Definition and Causes

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Which of the following infectious agents is NOT mentioned as a common cause of Acute Otitis Media (AOM)?

What is the most common complaint associated with AOM in children?

Which of the following is NOT considered an objective data for diagnosing AOM?

What is the main function of the Eustachian tubes in relation to the middle ear?

What are the primary symptoms that may manifest in younger children with AOM?

Which of the following is NOT commonly used in the treatment of Otitis Externa?

In the treatment of Otitis Externa, why should topical agents like benzocaine and lidocaine only be used in children over 2 years old?

What is the most common complication of Otitis Externa?

When should Amoxicillin be used in the treatment of Otitis Externa?

What are the common signs/symptoms of Otitis Externa that differentiate it from Otitis Media?

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