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1
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tympanic reflex does what and involves what

A

protective reaction to sound

tensor tympani controlled by trigeminal and stapedius muscle controlled by facial N

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2
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what is primarily responsible for maintaining the function of the middle ear

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eustachian tube

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3
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normal right ear where is the cone of light?

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5

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normal left ear where is cone of light

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7

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5
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cone of light is at 3 o clock and manubrium appears horizontally oriented the tympanic membrane is most likely

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retracted

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6
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pt has itching external auditory canal when scratches it burns

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otomycosis externa

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7
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swimmers ear MC associated with

A

pseduomonas infection

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8
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what causes conductive hearing loss

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tympanosclerosis

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9
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pt bilat ear px. upper respiratory infection just back from vaccation in bahamas examine ears and bluish grey tympanic membrane

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acute otitis media

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10
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reaction of periosteum resulting from stimulation of auditory canal by repeated exposure to cold water

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exostosis

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11
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sequence of development of otitis media

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eustachian tube blockage, tympanic membrane retraction, serous otitis media, purulent otitis media, tympanic membrane rupture

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12
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cholesteatoma results from what

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chronic and repeated middle ear infections

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13
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abnormal sensation of movement, usually rotary, associated with difficulty maintaining balance

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virtigo

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14
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recurrences of sudden attacks of whirling vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss, with nausea and vomiting at the peak, when attack subsides residual low level tinnitus and hearing loss

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Meniere’s syndrome

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15
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hyperemic vessels across tympanic membrane which is usually bulging landmarks are obscured with significant pain and drum may perforate

A

acute purulent otitis media

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16
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complication of endolymphic hydrops

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neural hearing loss

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17
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perception of sound in the absence of acoustic stimulus

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tinnitus

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18
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condition results from recurrent inner ear infections

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bullous myringitis

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19
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viral otisis media serous or hemorrhagic blebs appear on tympanic memb

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bullous myringitis

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20
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cyst like mass filled with cellular debris, cottage cheese appearance MC in middle ear spread to skull even into cranium causing CNS dysfunction

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Cholesteatoma

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21
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MCC conductive hearing loss

A

Cerumen (earwax)

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22
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clear otorrhea seen after head trauma is highly suspicious of

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CSF

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23
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pxful ear condition associated with vesicles on tympanic membrane

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bullous myringitis

24
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repeated blunt trauma to the pinna

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cauliflower ear

25
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nodules result of deposits of uric acid crystals in pinna

A

tophus

26
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condition presents as a small elevation in the rim of the pinna that is harmless congenital variant

A

darwins tubercle

27
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furstenberg diet usually recommended for people who are experiencing complaint related to

A

labyrinthine hydrops

28
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frequency range that a human ear is most sensitive

A

200-2000

29
Q

recommended by OSHA that hearing pro be used in which of the following noise exposure situations

A

> 90db for >4 hrs

30
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hearing loss associated with chronic and prolonged exposure to loud sounds starts where

A

4000hx and spreads to the remainder of the frequencies

31
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menieres disease requires what kind of diet

A

low Na

32
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discharge associated with acute rhinitis

A

watery and clear may turn purulent

33
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allergic rhinitis nasal mucosa appears

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pale swollen and edematous

34
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ozena is associated with

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atrophic rhinitis

35
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nosebleed can be serious if associated with

A

hypertension

36
Q

primary concern when evaluating spontaneous epistaxis

A

take the pt blood pressure

37
Q

primary lesion of syphilis is called______ and is usually located on which lip

A

chancre, upper

38
Q

appearance of pharynx that is strongly suggestive of strep

A

bright red mucosa studded with white or yellow follicles

39
Q

trench mouth is associated with

A

fusobacterium ploutivincenti

40
Q

Vincent’s stomatitis is associated

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gum infection and very bad breath

41
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ammonia smelling breath is associated with

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uremia

42
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musky smelling breath is associated with

A

liver disease

43
Q

black hairy tongue

A

aspergilius niger

44
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white hairy tongue

A

candida albicans

45
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magenta cobblestone tongue

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riboflavin deficiency

46
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scrotal tongue

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transverse furrows

47
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geographic tongue

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transient denuded patches

48
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strawberry tongue

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red enlarged fungiform papillae

49
Q

vocal cords subjected to extended vocal abuse can develop

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vocal nodules

50
Q

recommendations given to a patient with laryngitis

A

complete vocal rest

51
Q

lesion of optic N

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unilateral blindness

52
Q

lesion at optic chiasm

A

bitemporal hemiansopia

53
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lesion in optic tract

A

Homonymous Hemianopsia

54
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partial lesion of optic radiation

A

Homonymous Upper Quadrant

55
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complete interruption of optic radiation

A

Homonymous Hemianopsia

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