Question

A 4-year-old child presents with ear pain and fever for one day. Otoscopic examination shows a bulging, erythematous tympanic membrane with decreased mobility on pneumatic otoscopy. The child has no drug allergies. What is the most appropriate initial antibiotic therapy?

Accepted Answer

Ceftriaxone intramuscular

Answer

Azithromycin

Answer

Amoxicillin

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Observation only

Answer

Topical antibiotic drops

Practice question

A 4-year-old child presents with ear pain and fever for one day. Otoscopic examination shows a bulging, erythematous tympanic membrane with decreased mobility on pneumatic otoscopy. The child has no drug allergies. What is the most appropriate initial antibiotic therapy?