A Child Who Has Otitis Externa Has Severe Swelling of the External

question 8

Multiple Choice

A child who has otitis externa has severe swelling of the external auditory canal
that persists after 2 days of therapy with ototopical antibiotic/corticosteroid drops. What is the next step in treatment for this child?

• A) Insert a wick into the external auditory canal.
• B) Irrigate the external auditory canal with saline.
• C) Order systemic corticosteroids.
• D) Prescribe an oral antibiotic medication.

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