Hearing loss Flashcards
1
Q
Symptoms of cerumen impaction
A
Earache, ear fullness, pruritus, reflex cough, dizziness, tinnitus
2
Q
Symptoms of Otitis Externa
A
Ear pain, pruritus, diacharge
3
Q
Most common symptoms of eustachian tube dysfunction
A
Ear fullness
4
Q
All of the below are forms of conductive hearing loss except (pick all that apply, clue 5/8 are SN) A) Eustachian tube dysfunction B) Presbycusis C) Meningitis D) Otosclerosis E) Malignancy of middle ear F) Noise-induced hearing loss G) Meniere H) Acoustic neuroma
A
Presbycusis, Meningitis, Noise-induced Hearing loss, Maniere’s, acoustic neuroma
B, C, F, G, H
Malignancy of the middle ear does not impact CNIII
See osmosis notes on hearing loss for more details
5
Q
1st line intervention for presbycusis
A
hearing aids
6
Q
Hearing loss prevalence per age (in percentage) - (decline not complete loss)
A) 60 -69 y.o.
B) 70 - 79
C) > 80
A
A) 25%
B) 50%
C) > 75%
7
Q
Risk factors for hearing loss aside from age
A
Male lighter complexion low education toxic noise exposure genetics
