A 14-month-old girl presents with 2 days of fever and ear pain. Otoscopy shows a bulging, erythematous tympanic membrane with reduced mobility on the ...

Question

A 14-month-old girl presents with 2 days of fever and ear pain. Otoscopy shows a bulging, erythematous tympanic membrane with reduced mobility on the right. She is otherwise well, with mild fever and good oral intake. According to CPS guidance, what is the most appropriate approach?

Accepted Answer

Watchful waiting with analgesia and close follow-up

Answer

Immediate high-dose amoxicillin for 10 days

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Immediate high-dose amoxicillin for 5 days

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Topical antibiotic ear drops only

Answer

No treatment is necessary

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Acute otitis media management

A 14-month-old girl presents with 2 days of fever and ear pain. Otoscopy shows a bulging, erythematous tympanic membrane with reduced mobility on the right. She is otherwise well, with mild fever and good oral intake. According to CPS guidance, what is the most appropriate approach?