WorksheetsAcute Otitis Media Quiz
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What does AOM involve in the middle ear?
Infected outer ear fluid
Infected middle ear fluid and inflammation
Infected inner ear fluid
Infected ear canal fluid
Which bacterial pathogen is known for causing severe infections despite being less common now?
Moraxella catarrhalis
Group A streptococcus
Haemophilus influenzae
Staphylococcus aureus
Which bacterial pathogen most common cause of acute otitis media?
Rhinovirus
RSV
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Influenza
What does AOM stand for in the context of ear infections?
Acute Otitis Media
Advanced Otitis Media
Acute Otitis Minor
Advanced Otitis Minor
What is the appearance of a normal tympanic membrane?
Pearly gray
Bright red
Dark blue
Yellow
Which of the following is a second-line antibiotic therapy?
High-dose amoxicillin
Amoxicillin-clavulanate
Clindamycin
Oral cephalosporins
What is the role of clindamycin in AOM?
First-line therapy
Second-line therapy
Penicillin allergy alternative
Not mentioned
What is the treatment duration for children aged 6 years and older?
3-5 days
5-7 days
7-10 days
10-14 days
What temperature is considered a factor for children more likely to benefit from immediate antibiotics?
> 39°C
< 36°C
37°C
38°C
What should be done if symptoms of acute otitis media worsen or show no improvement within 72 hours?
Continue observation
Immediate surgery
Initiate immediate antibiotics
Increase analgesic dosage
What should be done if a child with acute otitis media has a history of recurrent infections unresponsive to amoxicillin?
Use amoxicillin-clavulanate
Continue amoxicillin
Use only analgesics
Immediate surgery
