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Otitis Externa (PG)
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1. Which organism is most commonly associated with otitis externa?
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Candida albicans
Streptococcus pyogenes
taphylococcus aureus
2. What is the best initial management for fungal otitis externa?
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Oral antibiotics
Topical antifungal
Oral antifungal
Steroid drops
3. What is the first-line treatment for uncomplicated otitis externa?
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Topical antibiotics with steroid
Oral antibiotics
Ear syringing
Systemic steroids
4. Which of the following is least likely to be a cause of otitis externa?
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Psoriasis
Tonsillitis
Swimming
Use of hearing aids
5. What is the role of aural toilet in otitis externa?
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To drain middle ear fluid
To relieve sinus congestion
To remove debris and enhance drop effectiveness
To reduce hearing loss
6. Which sign on examination supports the diagnosis of otitis externa?
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Tragal tenderness
Red reflex in the eye
Tonsillar exudate
Nasal congestion
7. What is the typical duration of treatment with ear drops for otitis externa?
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2 weeks
5–7 days
2 days
1 month
8. What is a common predisposing factor for otitis externa?
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Frequent swimming
Diabetes
High cholesterol
Ear canal trauma
9. Which drop formulation is typically used in otitis externa?
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Topical antifungal
Topical antibiotic/steroid combo
Ear wax softener
Oral antihistamine
10. What is a typical feature of fungal otitis externa?
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Tympanic perforation
Red ear drum
White or black spores
Purulent discharge
11. Which symptom would suggest a more serious infection in otitis externa?
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Itching
Mild earache
Severe pain and cranial nerve palsy
Swelling of the pinna
12. What complication can arise from untreated otitis externa?
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Malignant otitis externa
Mastoiditis
Otitis media
Labyrinthitis
13. Which symptom is most typical of otitis externa?
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Sudden hearing loss
Hearing voices
Nasal congestion
Itchy ear canal
14. What is the most common cause of otitis externa?
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Diabetes
Bacterial infection
Allergic reaction
Fungal infection
15. What examination finding distinguishes otitis externa from otitis media?
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Bulging tympanic membrane
Normal tympanic membrane
Loss of red reflex
Perforated eardrum
16. Which of the following is a fungal cause of otitis externa?
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Diabetes
E. coli
Aspergillus
Klebsiella
17. Which advice is appropriate for someone with otitis externa?
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Increase dairy intake
Keep ears dry
Use cotton buds regularly
Use cotton wool to catch discharge
18. How can otitis externa be prevented?
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Use cotton buds regularly
Apply ear wax daily
Dry ears after swimming
Use ear plugs constantly
19. Which group is most at risk for malignant otitis externa?
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Elderly with diabetes
Teenagers
Diabetes
Healthy young adults
20. What should be avoided during treatment of otitis externa?
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Pain relief
Topical drops
Diabetes
Water exposure