Question

A 22-year-old with acute otitis media, non-toxic, no allergies. Best first-line therapy and dose?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 80-90 mg/kg/day divided BID 5-10 days

Answer

Amoxicillin 45 mg/kg/day divided BID 10 days

Answer

Azithromycin 10 mg/kg/day 3 days

Answer

Cefdinir 14 mg/kg/day 14 days

Answer

Observation may be reasonable in selected older children with mild symptoms.

Practice question

A 22-year-old with acute otitis media, non-toxic, no allergies. Best first-line therapy and dose?