ear drops Flashcards by zoe coyne

Q

what are ear drops used for

A

anti-inflammatorys
antibiotics
wax solvents

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most common pathogenic bacteria in otitis externa

A

pseudomonas
proteus sp
staph aureus

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common pathogenic fungi in otitis externa

A

aspergillus niger

- candida albicans

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what medications are used in fungal otitis externa

A

clotrimazole and nystatin

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treatment for eczematous otitis externa

A

steroid without antibiotic is preferred

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patient advice for otitis externa

A

keep water out of ear
avoid trauma
keep hearing aids out

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side effects of drops

A

dizzieness
local sensitivity
otoxicity

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when can dizziness occur because of drops

A

if the drops aren’t body temperature

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