NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the treatment for otitis externa?

Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone (Ciprodex)
Carbamide Peroxide (Debrox)
Cyclosporine (Restasis)
Steroid eye drops

The correct answer is: Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone (Ciprodex)

Otitis externa, also known as swimmer's ear, is an infection of the outer ear canal. The treatment for otitis externa typically involves a combination of an antibiotic and a corticosteroid to address both the infection and inflammation. Choice A, Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone (Ciprodex), is the correct answer because it combines an antibiotic (Ciprofloxacin) to treat the infection and a corticosteroid (Dexamethasone) to reduce inflammation and swelling in the ear canal. This combination medication is commonly used in the treatment of otitis externa. Choices B, C, and D are not the standard recommended treatment for otitis externa. Carbamide Peroxide (Debrox) is an earwax removal aid and is not typically used to treat otitis externa. Cyclosporine (Restasis) is an immunosuppressant drug used for dry eyes, and steroid eye drops are used to treat eye conditions, not infections of the ear canal.