A patient with external otitis has a ruptured tympanic membrane. Which medication does the nurse correlate to the treatment of this patient?

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Fluoroquinolone antibiotics are safe and effective for use in cases of external otitis with a ruptured tympanic membrane, as they provide broad-spectrum antibacterial coverage and are less likely to cause ototoxicity compared to other agents.

A Patient with External Otitis Has a Ruptured Tympanic Membrane