Otologic Preparations Quiz

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Which medication is formulated as an oil and is used for chronic eczematous external otitis?

Polymyxin B

Fluocinolone Otic Drops (correct)

Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Suspension

Acetic Acid

What are the adverse effects of Fluocinolone Otic Drops?

Burning, Itching, Dryness, allergic contact Dermatitis (correct)

Redness, Swelling, Inflammation

Burning, Stinging, Hypersensitivity

None of the above

What are the contraindications for using Fluocinolone Otic Drops?

Viral infection of external ear canal including varicella, herpes simplex (correct)

Bacterial infection of external ear canal

Pregnancy and lactation

None of the above

What is the pregnancy/lactation category of Fluocinolone Otic Drops?

Category C Signup and view all the answers

Which medication may be used to reduce redness, burning, swelling, and inflammation in the ear?

Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Suspension Signup and view all the answers

What are the adverse effects of Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Suspension?

Burning, Stinging, Hypersensitivity Signup and view all the answers

Are there any contraindications for using Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Suspension in the ear?

No, there are no contraindications Signup and view all the answers

Which topical treatment is preferred for mild cases of otitis externa with an intact tympanic membrane?

Acetic acid 2% (Vosol) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of treatment for moderate cases of otitis externa with an intact tympanic membrane using Ciprofloxacin 0.3%/Dexamethasone 0.1% (Ciprodex)?

7 days Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential adverse effect of using Neomycin/polymyxin B/hydrocortisone for moderate cases of otitis externa with an intact tympanic membrane?

Ototoxicity Signup and view all the answers

Which topical treatment is recommended for chronic suppurative otitis media with a perforated tympanic membrane?

Ofloxacin 0.3% otic solution Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential side effect of using Aminoglycosides for otitis externa?

Hypersensitivity reaction Signup and view all the answers

Which class of drugs is contraindicated for use in people over 65 years old to treat vertigo?

Antihistamines Signup and view all the answers

Which benzodiazepine should be used in people over 65 years old to treat vertigo?

Ativan (lorazepam) Signup and view all the answers

Which antiemetic should not be used longer than 12 weeks and is contraindicated in people over 65 years old?

Metoclopramide (Reglan) Signup and view all the answers

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