Why Is a "Watchful Waiting" Approach Taken for Otitis Media

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why is a "watchful waiting" approach taken for otitis media in children younger than 2 years?

• A)For a nonsevere case of otitis media,the problem may take care of itself so antibiotics will not be prescribed to help reduce the risk of bacterial resistance.
• B)Not many antibiotics are available to help treat otitis media in children younger than 2 years,so they are reserved for severe cases.
• C)The liver in children younger than 2 years is not fully developed to metabolize antibiotics,so antibiotics are reserved for treatment only if necessary.
• D)Children younger than 2 years do not like to take antibiotics and may not receive the full dose necessary,thus increasing bacterial resistance;a "watchful wait" is used to make sure they really need an antibiotic.

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