Neomycin and hydrocortisone (Cortisporin) may be used in combination to treat ear infections. What is the combined effect of these medications?
1. Antipyretic and antifungal
2. Anti-inflammatory and antibiotic therapy
3. Antibiotic therapy with an analgesic
4. Antibiotic and prophylactic therapy
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Rationale 1:Antipyretic and antifungal is incorrect because fungal infections of the ear are not treated with antipyretics.
Rationale 2: Cortisporin is a combination of neomycin and hydrocortisone (antibiotics and glucocorticoids), and is used to treat general ear infections and inflammation.
Rationale 3:Antibiotic therapy with an analgesic is incorrect because an analgesic might be added for pain control but would not be part of a combination medication.
Rationale 4:Antibiotic and prophylactic therapy is incorrect because long-term use of antibiotics is not recommended for prevention of infections.
Global Rationale: Cortisporin is a combination of neomycin and hydrocortisone (antibiotics and glucocorticoids), and is used to treat general ear infections and inflammation.
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