General Surgery — Flashcards

Acute otitis media is typically _____ and lasts 3 days, but can last up to 1 week

Malignant otitis externa typically occurs in _____, immunocompromised patients and in older age

Hint: Comorbidity

Uncomplicated otitis externa is managed with _____ with or without a topical steroid

Centor criteria guidance: 0-2: _____ 3-4: Antibiotics (32-56%*)

Otitis externa with signs of spreading infection may be managed with _____ in combination with topical treatment

What can be an adverse effect of axillary node clearance in Breast Cancer surgery?

Malignant otitis externa is most commonly caused by _____

Hint: Which bacteria?

Examination of the ear in malignant otitis externa may reveal _____

In penicillin-allergic patient, what is a suitable alternative to phenoxymethylpenicillin for a bacterial sore throat?

Tonsillectomy is indicated if: • ≥ _____ episodes in one year • ≥ 5 episodes per year for 2 years • ≥ 3 episodes per year for 3 years