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Which medication is formulated as an oil and is used for chronic eczematous external otitis?
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?
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?
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?
What is the pregnancy/lactation category of Fluocinolone Otic Drops?
Which medication may be used to reduce redness, burning, swelling, and inflammation in the ear?
Which medication may be used to reduce redness, burning, swelling, and inflammation in the ear?
What are the adverse effects of Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Suspension?
What are the adverse effects of Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Suspension?
Are there any contraindications for using Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Suspension in the ear?
Are there any contraindications for using Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Suspension in the ear?
Which topical treatment is preferred for mild cases of otitis externa with an intact tympanic membrane?
Which topical treatment is preferred for mild cases of otitis externa with an intact tympanic membrane?
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)?
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)?
What is a potential adverse effect of using Neomycin/polymyxin B/hydrocortisone for moderate cases of otitis externa with an intact tympanic membrane?
What is a potential adverse effect of using Neomycin/polymyxin B/hydrocortisone for moderate cases of otitis externa with an intact tympanic membrane?
Which topical treatment is recommended for chronic suppurative otitis media with a perforated tympanic membrane?
Which topical treatment is recommended for chronic suppurative otitis media with a perforated tympanic membrane?
What is a potential side effect of using Aminoglycosides for otitis externa?
What is a potential side effect of using Aminoglycosides for otitis externa?
Which class of drugs is contraindicated for use in people over 65 years old to treat vertigo?
Which class of drugs is contraindicated for use in people over 65 years old to treat vertigo?
Which benzodiazepine should be used in people over 65 years old to treat vertigo?
Which benzodiazepine should be used in people over 65 years old to treat vertigo?
Which antiemetic should not be used longer than 12 weeks and is contraindicated in people over 65 years old?
Which antiemetic should not be used longer than 12 weeks and is contraindicated in people over 65 years old?
