A 7-year-old with otalgia and fever for 24 hours is diagnosed with acute otitis media. Otherwise well. What is the recommended approach?...

Question

A 7-year-old with otalgia and fever for 24 hours is diagnosed with acute otitis media. Otherwise well. What is the recommended approach?

Accepted Answer

Delayed antibiotic prescription with analgesia

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Immediate antibiotics for all children

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Topical antibiotic ear drops

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Oral macrolide immediately

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Aural toilet and decongestants only

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Acute otitis media