Otitis Media – Acute (PG)

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Course Curriculum
1. What is the first-line treatment for mild acute otitis media in children over 2 years? *
2. Which of the following is most appropriate to assess hearing loss in otitis media with effusion? *
3. What is the typical duration of symptoms before antibiotics are considered for AOM? *
4. What is the best prevention strategy for recurrent otitis media? *
5. In which population is otitis media with effusion most commonly seen? *
6. What complication is associated with chronic suppurative otitis media? *
7. What is the typical finding on otoscopy in otitis media with effusion? *
8. What role do antihistamines play in otitis media with effusion? *
9. Which bacteria is NOT commonly implicated in otitis media? *
10. When should a child with recurrent otitis media be referred to ENT? *
11. Which symptom is most characteristic of acute otitis media? *
12. Which sign on tympanometry suggests middle ear effusion? *
13. Which of the following is a risk factor for otitis media? *
14. What is the most common cause of acute otitis media? *
15. Which of the following may be used in persistent otitis media with effusion? *
16. Which of the following is a potential intracranial complication of otitis media? *
17. What is the primary cause of otitis media with effusion? *
18. What is a sign of perforated tympanic membrane in acute otitis media? *
19. Which antibiotic is commonly prescribed for otitis media when treatment is needed? *