The primary treatment for mastoiditis is
1. topical antibiotics.
2. topical steroids.
3. systemic antibiotics.
4. Systemic steroids.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Topical antibiotics are usually used for external ear infections.
Rationale 2: Topical steroids are usually used for external ear infections.
Rationale 3: Systemic antibiotics are used to treat mastoiditis.
Rationale 4: Systemic steroids are not likely to be used in the treatment of mastoiditis since it is frequently very difficult to treat.
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