CSOM-MCQ4

Описание: Question 31:** Which bacteria are commonly associated with CSOM?
A. Escherichia coli
B. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
C. Streptococcus pyogenes
D. Neisseria gonorrhoeae
The correct answer is: B. Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

*Question 32:* Which of the following symptoms indicates a severe complication of CSOM?
A. Mild earache
B. Persistent cough
C. Vertigo and imbalance
D. Mild fever
The correct answer is: C. Vertigo and imbalance.

*Question 33:* Which feature is commonly seen in the ear examination of a patient with CSOM?
A. Intact tympanic membrane
B. Retracted eardrum
C. Perforated tympanic membrane with discharge
D. Bulging eardrum
The correct answer is: C. Perforated tympanic membrane with discharge.

*Question 34:* Which of the following tests is used to assess eustachian tube function in CSOM?
A. Audiogram
B. Tympanometry
C. Valsalva maneuver
D. Bone conduction test
The correct answer is: B. Tympanometry.

*Question 35:* What is the most common risk factor for developing CSOM?
A. Ear trauma
B. Eustachian tube dysfunction
C. Allergies
D. High altitude
The correct answer is: B. Eustachian tube dysfunction.

*Question 36:* Which condition is often mistaken for CSOM due to similar symptoms?
A. Acute otitis media
B. Otitis externa
C. Meniere’s disease
D. Otosclerosis
The correct answer is: B. Otitis externa.

*Question 37:* Which ear drop is contraindicated in CSOM with tympanic membrane perforation?
A. Ciprofloxacin
B. Polymyxin B
C. Gentamicin
D. Neomycin
The correct answer is: D. Neomycin.

*Question 38:* Which part of the mastoid is most commonly affected in mastoiditis due to CSOM?
A. Antrum
B. Air cells
C. Tegmen tympani
D. Zygomatic process
The correct answer is: B. Air cells.

*Question 39:* The presence of a fistula in the ear due to CSOM typically involves which structure?
A. Facial nerve
B. Cochlea
C. Semicircular canals
D. Stapes footplate
The correct answer is: C. Semicircular canals.

*Question 40:* Which of the following is a late complication of untreated CSOM?
A. Otitis media with effusion
B. Cholesteatoma
C. Ear eczema
D. External ear infection
The correct answer is: B. Cholesteatoma.

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