Exam 3 Part 3

Question 1

What medical conditions can affect voice?

Answer 1

Neurological disorders (Parkinson’s, MS), thyroid issues, endocrine issues

Question 2

What are the classifications of voice disorders?

Answer 2

Functional, neurological, organic, hyperfunction, hypofunction, acute, chronic

Question 3

Classification of voice disorder where the anatomy/physiology is fine but not used correctly

Answer 3

Functional

Question 4

Classification of voice disorders where the voice anatomy is changed

Answer 4

Organic

Question 5

What voice disorders are related to functional etiologies and faulty usage (phonotrauma)?

Answer 5

Laryngitis, polyps, nodules, cysts, granuloma

Question 6

Chronic and/or acute voice disorder that has a viral origin that includes hoarseness or losing the voice

Answer 6

Laryngitis

Question 7

What are some causes of acute laryngitis?

Answer 7

Talking over loud music, yelling after a concert

Question 8

Type of laryngitis that is persistent and lasting more than 10 days

Answer 8

Chronic laryngitis

Question 9

Swelling

Answer 9

Edema

Question 10

Nodules are typically _______.

Answer 10

Bilateral

Question 11

Nodules that are on each vocal fold and right across from each other

Answer 11

Bilateral

Question 12

Redness

Answer 12

Erythema

Question 13

Bumps on the vocal folds caused by singing, screaming, and phonotrauma

Answer 13

Vocal nodules

Question 14

True or false: Vocal nodules are caused by constant phonotrauma and lack of vocal hygiene

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What are types of poor vocal hygiene?

Answer 15

Lack of hydration, constant use of voice without amplification, abuse of high range in voice when singing