Otic

Question 1

What is a common cause of hearing loss in all ages?

Answer 1

Ear wax - cerumen impaction

Question 2

What is the exclusion for self-care of otic conditions?

Answer 2

1. <12 yrs old

2. Recent ear surgery within 6 wks

Question 3

How to remove earwax?

Answer 3

1. Use 5-10 drops and leave for 15 minutes

2. BID for 4 days

Question 4

What is the only recommended non-drug method of removing cerumen?

Answer 4

Wet washcloth draped over a finger

Question 5

What is the FDA approved RX for earwax removal?

Answer 5

Carbamide peroxide

Question 6

What is the FDA approved RX for external otitis (Swimmer’s Ear)?

Answer 6

There is none

Question 7

What is the FDA approved RX for ear-drying? Home remedy?

Answer 7

Isopropyl alchohol 95% in anhyrous glycerin

50:50 acetic acid and alcohol

Question 8

Ringing, hissing, buzzing of the ears is known as…

Answer 8

Tinnitus

Question 9

Sensation of spinning is also known as….

Answer 9

Vertigo