Ear, nose & oropharynx

Question 1

What can chloramphenicol eardrops cause?

Answer 1

Hypersensitivity in about 10% of patients

Question 2

What class of topical antibiotics should be avoided in perforated tympanic membrane?

Answer 2

Aminoglycosides

Question 3

What is sodium bicarbonate given for?

Answer 3

Ear wax removal

Question 4

How should steroid nasal drops be administered? (head position)

Answer 4

Head down

Question 5

OTC sale restrictions for steroid nasal sprays

Answer 5

> 18yo

Question 6

Treatment options for sinusitis that lasts more than 10 days

Answer 6

Fluticasone or mometasone spray

Question 7

Antibiotic choice for tooth abscess/gingivitis + duration

Answer 7

Metronidazole or amoxicillin for 5 days

Question 8

Treatment options for acute sore throat with severe systemic symptoms (2)

Answer 8

PenV or Clarithromycin

Question 9

How should Nystatin be used? (dosage and duration)

Answer 9

QDS for 7 days, continue for 48hrs after lesions have healed

Question 10

How should Miconazole be used? (dosage and duration)

Answer 10

QDS for 7 days, continue for 7 days after lesions have healed