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daltonest1984

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Otitis media is a common infection of the middle ear.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following ototopical antibiotics is commonly used in the treatment of otitis media?
 
  a. ciprofloxacin c. amoxicillin
  b. hydrocortisone d. gentamicin


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: This is a common ototopical antibiotic used to treat otitis media in adults.
B Incorrect: This is an anti-inflammatory agent.
C Incorrect: This is an oral anti-infective used to treat otitis media in children.
D Incorrect: Gentamicin carries a risk of ototoxicity and is not used as an otic anti-infective.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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