After 1 Week of Treatment of Otitis Externa with a Topical

question 15

Multiple Choice

After 1 week of treatment of otitis externa with a topical antibacterial preparation,a patient has no significant improvement.What is the next best appropriate step in the treatment of this patient?

• A)Begin an oral antibiotic agent
• B)Discontinue use of the initially prescribed topical agent and prescribe a different preparation
• C)Suspect an immunodeficiency disorder and order a complete hematologic panel
• D)Suspect an overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms and obtain cultures

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Definitions:

Implantation

The process by which a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus to begin pregnancy.

Uterus

A female reproductive organ in which a fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus.

Organogenesis

Organ formation that takes place during the first two months of prenatal development.

Organ Formation

The process during embryonic development in which cells differentiate and form the distinct organs and structures of the body, a phase also known as organogenesis.