Ears looking at you! Management of otitis externa

Presented by Charlie Pye, BSc, DVM, DVSc, Dipl. ACVD

Continuing education questionnaire

CE credit: 1

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Questions

1. Which of the following is a primary cause of otitis externa? *
2. True or False. In a patient presenting with otitis externa, you should always perform cytology on both ears even if only 1 is reported as affected. *
3. Which of the following topical antibiotics is NOT effective against cocci? *
4. True or False. 100% of cases of chronic otitis externa will have otitis media. *
5. Which of the following is a perpetuating cause of otitis externa? *
6. When should a bacterial culture and sensitivity test be performed? *
7. Which of the following is NOT a usual clinical sign in a dog with otitis externa? *
8. True or False. When selecting topical therapy for a case of otitis externa, a bacterial culture should be submitted and selection of your topical based on the results. *
9. Cochleotoxicity can occur with topical administration of aminoglycosides if the topical can pass through which “windows” to the inner ear? *
10. Which of the following would not be a reason to refer for a total ear canal ablation? *