This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A child that may warrant watchful waiting instead of prescribing an antibiotic for acute otitis ... (Read 70 times)

melina_rosy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 531
on: Jul 24, 2018
A child that may warrant watchful waiting instead of prescribing an antibiotic for acute otitis media includes patients who:
 
  1. Are low risk with temperature of less than 39oC or 102.2oF
  2. Have reliable parents with transportation
  3. Are older than age 2 years
  4. All of the above

Question 2

First-line therapy for a patient with acute otitis externa (swimmer's ear) and an intact tympanic membrane includes:
 
  1. Swim-Ear drops
  2. Ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone drops
  3. Amoxicillin
  4. Gentamicin ophthalmic drops


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

joneynes

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 376
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

4

Answer to Question 2

2


melina_rosy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 531
Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks


joneynes

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 376
Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
Welcome :)


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.

Did you know?

To maintain good kidney function, you should drink at least 3 quarts of water daily. Water dilutes urine and helps prevent concentrations of salts and minerals that can lead to kidney stone formation. Chronic dehydration is a major contributor to the development of kidney stones.

Did you know?

GI conditions that will keep you out of the U.S. armed services include ulcers, varices, fistulas, esophagitis, gastritis, congenital abnormalities, inflammatory bowel disease, enteritis, colitis, proctitis, duodenal diverticula, malabsorption syndromes, hepatitis, cirrhosis, cysts, abscesses, pancreatitis, polyps, certain hemorrhoids, splenomegaly, hernias, recent abdominal surgery, GI bypass or stomach stapling, and artificial GI openings.

Did you know?

The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day.

Did you know?

Asthma cases in Americans are about 75% higher today than they were in 1980.

An example of horizontal gene transfer: antibiotic resistance An example of horizontal gene transfer: antibiotic resistance
Meningocele. (a) A meningocele is a herniation of the meninges, usually associated with the spinal c Meningocele. (a) A meningocele is a herniation of the meninges, usually associated with the spinal c
Transmission of autosomal dominant disorders (50% chance for an affected child). Transmission of autosomal dominant disorders (50% chance for an affected child).
Prophylactic Antibiotic Regimens for Oral and Dental Procedures Prophylactic Antibiotic Regimens for Oral and Dental Procedures
Cows being raised for beef are often confined to feedlots, where they may be treated with antibiotic Cows being raised for beef are often confined to feedlots, where they may be treated with antibiotic
Acute rhinitis Acute rhinitis
Video: What are the Parts of a Plant Cell?

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library