Ch. 11 Therapeutic Terms

Question 0

hearing aid

Answer 0

an external amplifying device designed to improve hearing by more effective collection of sound into the ear

Question 1

auditory prosthesis

Answer 1

any internal or external device that improves or substitutes for natural hearing

Question 2

cochlear implant

Answer 2

an electronic device implanted in the cochlea that provides sound perception to patients with severe or profound sensorineural (nerve) hearing loss in both ears

Question 3

ear lavage

Answer 3

irrigation of the external ear canal, often to remove excessive build up of cerumen

Question 4

ear instillation

Answer 4

introduction of medicated solutions to the external ear canal, usually administered by drops in the affected ears

Question 5

antibiotic

Answer 5

a drug that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms

Question 6

antihistamine

Answer 6

a drug that blocks the effects of histamine

Question 7

histamine

Answer 7

a body substance released in allergic reactions, causing swelling and inflammation of tissues

Question 8

antiinflammatory

Answer 8

a drug that reduces inflammation

Question 9

decongestant

Answer 9

a drug that reduces congestion and swelling of membranes in the nose and Eustachian tube in an infection