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APEA Q-Bank > Eye, Ear, Nose, & Throat > Flashcards

Eye, Ear, Nose, & Throat Flashcards

1
Q

The immediate symptom response in allergic conjuctivitis is due to the rupture of:

A

Mast cells

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2
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Which immunoglobulin is responsible for the symptoms in a patient who has allergic rhinitis?

A

IgE

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3
Q

Persistent overflow of tears over the lower lid margin is:

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Epiphora

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4
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The inability of ossicles to properly conduct sound in the ear is described as a(n):

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Conductive hearing loss

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5
Q

Recurrent epistaxis in children is most often caused by:

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Staphylococcus aureus

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6
Q

An abnormal growth of squamous epithelium in the middle ear and mastoid is:

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Cholesteatoma

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7
Q

Macular degeneration causes a loss of:

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Central vision

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8
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Fluid accumulation in the middle ear without evidence of infection is called:

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Ottis media with effusion

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9
Q

Which of the following is a cause of conductive hearing loss?

A

Cerumen impaction

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10
Q

The principal mediator in allergic rhinitis is:

A

Histamine

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11
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Lymphadenopathy associated with a peritonsillar abscess will be evident in:

A

Anterior cervical lymph nodes

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12
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Transmission of rhinovirus:

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May occur via hand-to-hand contact

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13
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The most common pathogen associated with otitis media is:

A

Streptococcus pneumoniae

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14
Q

Which one of the following is the eye condition in which objects in close proximity are clear and objects in the distance are blurry?

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Myopia

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15
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The primary site of inoculation by rhinovirus is the:

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Nasal mucosa

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16
Q

A factor that may affect the onset and severity of presbycusis is:

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Hypertension

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17
Q

Which form of glaucoma is characterized by a slow rise in intraocular pressure?

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Open-angle

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18
Q

Which of the following vaccines protects against the pathogen that is primarily responsible for epiglottitis?

A

Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine

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19
Q

What is the term for hemorrhage into the anterior eye chamber as a result of iris rupture?

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Hyphema

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20
Q

Sensorineural hearing loss is due to dysfunction of the:

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Inner ear

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21
Q

An inflammation or infectious process in the mucous membrane of a newborn’s eye is:

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Neonatal conjunctivitis

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22
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An inflammation of the nasolacrimal sac that is caused by nasolacrimal duct obstruction or infection is termed

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Dacryocystitis

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23
Q

Viral rhinitis is typically transmitted to the paranasal sinuses through

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Nose blowing

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24
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The early allergic response is mediated by

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Mast cells and basophils

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25
Q

Which autoimmune disorder is characterized by dry eyes and dry mouth?

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Sjogren’s syndrome

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26
Q

Subjective tinnitus is thought to be caused by:

A

Abnormal neuronal activity

27
Q

Entropion is defined as:

A

An inward turning of the lower eyelid

28
Q

The most common cause of otitis externa is:

A

Swimming

29
Q

Complications of acute otitis media can include

A

Mastoiditis

30
Q

When a tooth is avulsed, a solution of amino acids and vitamins capable of inactivating enzymes that are harmful to periodontal ligament cells should be utilized. Which of the following is the most commonly used solution?

A

Milk

31
Q

In patients who have allergic rhinitis, sneezing and itching are due to:

A

Stimulation of sensory nerves

32
Q

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 is more commonly associated with:

A

Orofacial lesions

33
Q

Mastoiditis is commonly caused by:

A

Streptococcus pneumoniae

34
Q

Thrush is commonly caused by:

A

Candida albicans

35
Q

A group of disorders characterized by elevated intraocular pressure is:

A

Glaucoma

36
Q

The most common fungal pathogen associated with otitis externa is:

A

Aspergillus

37
Q

The majority of epistaxis episodes occur in the anterior portion of the septum, which is known as:

A

Kiesselbach’s plexus

38
Q

An acute inflammation in the supraglottic region of the oropharynx is most likely:

A

Epiglottitis

39
Q

Which one of the following statements is true about the lacrimal excretory system?

A

The lacrimal excretory system collects tear film and drains it into the nasal cavity

40
Q

The process that it NOT associated with the progression of mastoiditis is:

A

Temporal bone reconstruction and increased septal vascularity

41
Q

Which of the following pathogens is the most likely cause of epiglottits?

A

Haemophilus influenza type B

42
Q

Infection of the palatine tonsils may become sever quickly because:

A

The area is compsed of loose connective tissue

43
Q

Local nasal irritation that causes blood vessels to become exposed and break is likely to cause:

A

Epistaxis

44
Q

The failure of one or both eyes to achieve normal vision acuity despite normal structural health is called:

A

Amblyopia

45
Q

Which one of the following symptoms is associated with the initial appearance of measurable histamines in a patient with allergic rhinitis?

A

Sneezing

46
Q

Normal intraoccular pressure is:

A

10-23 mmHg

47
Q

The most common etiologic agent of the common cold is:

A

Rhinovirus

48
Q

A nontraumatic inflammation or irritation of the connective tissue of the eye is:

A

Conjuctivitis

49
Q

Light that is focused behind the retina causes the visual disturbance known as:

A

Hyperopia

50
Q

The inability of the brain to interpret sound that enters the ear normally is called:

A

Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder

51
Q

Peritonsillar abscess is a complication of:

A

Tonsillitis

52
Q

A nonspherical curvature of the cornea or lens of the eye that causes light to focus at different points is called:

A

Astigmatism

53
Q

Erythema, edema and narrowing of the diameter of the external auditory canal is most likely related to:

A

Otitis externa

54
Q

Which of the following processes does NOT transform sound waves into something that can be heard?

A

Interpretation of sound by the cochlear nerve

55
Q

Inflammation or infection of the eyelids associated with bacterial infection, dry eyes and/or rosacea is:

A

Blepharitis

56
Q

Hearing loss that occurs due to the tympanic membrane’s inability to vibrate in response to sound is known as:

A

Conductive hearing loss

57
Q

Epstein-Barr virus is NOT spread via:

A

Contaminated food

58
Q

Which of the following produces and releases leukotrine C4 and histamine into tear fluid during allergic response?

A

Eosinophils

59
Q

Which of the following helps prevent infection by maintaining the acidic environment of the tear canal?

A

Cerumen

60
Q

Which of the following is not a potential sequale of streptococcal pharyngitis?

A

Meningitis

61
Q

Entropion is defined as:

A

An inward turning of the lower eyelid

62
Q

Complications of acute otitis media can include:

A

Mastoiditis

63
Q

Viral rhinitis is typically transmitted to the paranasal sinuses through:

A

Nose blowing

64
Q

The most common cause of otitis externa is:

A

Swimming

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