Ear Anatomy
Ear is made up of how many parts
What is 4
Bacterial and fungal infections, inflammation and earwax accumulation most commonly affect which part of the ear
What is the outer and middle ear
Three drug combination including hydrocortisone, neomycin and polymyxin B
What is Cortisporin
Therapeutic effects achieved include
What is less pain, redness, swelling in the ear and fever
Proper position to examine ear for child younger than 3
What is hold the pinna down and back
The outer projecting part of the ear
What is the Pinna
Infection or inflammation of the external auditory canal is known as
What is otitis externa
Combination antibiotic and steroid used to treat infection as well as itching and inflammation
What is Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone)
Left untreated otitis media can lead to
What is mastoiditis, vertigo, tinnitus, nausea or hearing deficit
Proper position to examine ear of adult
What is hold pinna up and back
The inner ear contains two canals
What are the cochlea and semicircular
Infections affecting the middle ear are known as
What is otitis media
Contraindicated in patients with perforated eardrum
What is neomycin, polymyxin B and hydrocortisone otic preparations
Ear drops should be administered at what temperature
What is room temperature
Best administration times for eye and ear drops
What is never at the same time
The three bony structures of the middle ear
What are the malleus, incus and stapes
Also known as the hammer, anvil and stirrup
Otitis Media is most commonly seen in which age group
What is infancy and early childhood
Medication indicated for patient with perforated eardrum
Ciprofloxacin or ofloxacin
Safety teaching for patient post instillation of ear drops and why
What is to remain sitting or lying down to avoid dizziness
Two ways to keep ear medication in the ear once administered is
What is to lay on unaffected side or use small cotton ball gently inserted
Another name for outer ear
What is external auditory canal
Symptoms of pain, fever, malaise, pressure and sensation of fullness in the ears are seen in
What is otitis media and ototis externa
Ear wax emulsifier that helps soften and lubricate cerumen prior to irrigation
Carbamide Peroxide
Why is it important to put additional labels on eye drops and ear drops
Ear drops do not go into eyes
Immediate burning and stinging
Action for medication that has been stored in the refrigerator prior to administration
What is to set out at room temperature for 1 hour