Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Acute otitis media?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Oral amoxicillin
- Step 1: Acute otitis media is treated with oral amoxicillin.
Answer
Oral amoxicillin.
Why not the others: 'Ear syringing': it treats wax and is unsafe with a suspected infection. 'Topical antifungal drops': they treat fungal otitis externa. 'Grommet insertion at once': it is for persistent effusion.
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