Ear Flashcards
1
Q
Management of otitis externa?
A
Astringent drops e.g. acetic acid
Combined antibiotic + steroid drops
2
Q
Complication of otitis externa in elderly patients/diabetics/immunosuppressed>
A
Malignant otitis externa
3
Q
Management of perichondritis of the pinna?
A
Oral cipro (pseudomonas is a common infecting organism)
4
Q
Which side does Weber lateralise to in unilateral conductive deafness?
A
Affected side
5
Q
Which side does Weber lateralise to in unilateral sensorineural deafness?
A
Unaffected side
6
Q
History of dizziness on extension of neck?
A
Vertebrobasilar insufficiency