Hearing Loss Risk Factors and Symptoms

What is the first-line antibiotic therapy for bacterial therapy for those not allergic to PCN and those without recent beta-lactam treatment?

Which virus is the most common infective virus to cause the common cold?

What is the pharmacologic treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis?

What is the common cause of Nasopharyngitis or rhinitis?

Which medication can help reduce pain and inflammation in otitis externa?

What is the function of the Eustachian tube in the middle ear?

What is the most common cause of visual loss in older individuals?

Which condition may present with symptoms like pain in the ear, muffled hearing, ringing in ears, and difficulty hearing conversations?

How is chronic glaucoma typically treated?

What is the most common site for nosebleeds to occur?

What is the initial indicator of narrow-angled glaucoma?

What may be noticed initially by a screening test for narrow-angled glaucoma?

What is the primary function of the organ of Corti?

Which structure in the inner ear is responsible for detecting movement in any direction?

What is a common symptom of viral sinusitis?

What is the first line of treatment for bacterial rhinosinusitis?

Which virus is the most common pathogen causing nasopharyngitis (the common cold)?

What are the signs and symptoms of sensorineural hearing loss?

What is the first-line treatment for uncomplicated strep throat?

Which salivary gland secretes saliva through Stensen’s ducts?

What is the early sign of ototoxicity?

Which antibiotic is recommended for cases of increased risk of resistance or for those unresponsive to Amoxicillin in acute otitis media?

What is the most common cause of conductive hearing loss in the elderly?

Which nerve controls facial expressions, smiles, eyebrow lifting, and frowns?

What is the most common complaint associated with acute otitis media?

Which infectious agents are commonly associated with acute otitis media?

What can be seen during otoscope examination in a patient with acute otitis media?

What is a better hallmark of acute otitis media than redness in the tympanic membrane?

In younger children, what nonspecific symptoms may be observed in acute otitis media?

What is the role of Eustachian tubes in the context of acute otitis media?

What is the primary position associated with the respiratory condition described?

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of the advanced stage of the respiratory condition?

What is the primary purpose of using pursed-lip breathing in the treatment of this respiratory condition?

Which diagnostic test may indicate the presence of increased residual lung volume and total lung capacity?

What is a potential complication associated with lung reduction surgery for this respiratory condition?

Which symptom is associated with the early stages of the respiratory condition?

What is the role of immunizations against flu and pneumonia in the treatment of this respiratory condition?

Which medication may be used to manage symptoms associated with this respiratory condition?

The Eustachian tubes drain into the middle ear from the nasal cavity.

The tympanic membrane (TM) can be yellow, white, or opaque in Acute Otitis Media.

Bulging of the tympanic membrane is a better hallmark of Acute Otitis Media than redness.

Decreased immobility of the tympanic membrane is diagnostic enough for Acute Otitis Media.

Ear pain is not a common complaint in patients with Acute Otitis Media.

Fever is present in about 1/3 of patients with Acute Otitis Media.

Topical agents are commonly used to treat otitis externa.

The most common complication of otitis media is a ruptured eardrum (tympanic membrane).

Rhinovirus A and C species viruses are commonly mild and asymptomatic.

Allergic rhinitis is commonly caused by seasonal allergic triggers such as grass, pollens, and mold.

Viral conjunctivitis may require treatment with antibiotic eye drops.

The middle ear cavity is not continuous with the mastoid air cells in the mastoid process of the temporal bone.

Vestibular damage can cause Tinnitus, which is the perception of sound in the absence of an external stimulus.

The primary purpose of using pursed-lip breathing is to reduce the edema and congestion in the respiratory passages.

Bacterial Sinusitis symptoms typically last less than 7 days with consistent improvement.

Chronic rhinosinusitis typically lasts longer than eight weeks.

Children acquire more colds than adults, usually as brief, self-limiting infections.

Chronic sinusitis is typically caused by a viral upper respiratory tract infection.

Glaucoma results from decreased intraocular pressure caused by an excessive accumulation of aqueous humor.

Narrow-angled glaucoma is a common degenerative disorder in older persons, affecting 1% to 2% of the population in the US.

Increased intraocular pressure is an initial indicator of chronic glaucoma.

Cataracts occur when the lens becomes cloudy and improves light transmission.

Detached Retina may recur and requires immediate attention to prevent vision loss.

Macular Degeneration has a specific treatment to reverse its effects.

Diffusion is the process by which air moves in and out of the lungs.

Ciprofloxacin is the first-line treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis.

The primary function of the organ of Corti is to control facial expression and smiling.

Amoxicillin-clavulanate is the first-line treatment for otitis externa.

The most common cause of conductive hearing loss in the elderly is cerumen impaction.

Tinnitus is an early sign of ototoxicity.

The respiratory condition described can lead to right sided heart failure. (True/False)

The hyperventilation maintains adequate O2 levels until the later stages of the respiratory condition. (True/False)

Anorexia occurs as a symptom of the respiratory condition. (True/False)

Prolonged expiratory phase is a characteristic symptom of the advanced stage of the respiratory condition. (True/False)

Lung reduction surgery has proved to be unhelpful in the treatment of the respiratory condition. (True/False)

Chest x-rays and pulmonary function tests can indicate the presence of increased residual lung volume in the respiratory condition. (True/False)

The use of accessory muscles is associated with the early stages of the respiratory condition. (True/False)

Immunizations against flu and pneumonia are not included in the treatment of the respiratory condition. (True/False)

Pursed-lip breathing is not used in the treatment of the respiratory condition. (True/False)

Fever is a common symptom associated with the respiratory condition. (True/False)

The Eustachian tubes drain into the nasal cavity from the middle ear.

The tympanic membrane can be erythematous (red), yellow, white, or opaque in Acute Otitis Media.

Decreased immobility of the tympanic membrane is diagnostic enough for Acute Otitis Media.

Glaucoma results from decreased intraocular pressure caused by an excessive accumulation of aqueous humor.

Vestibular damage can cause Tinnitus, which is the perception of sound in the absence of an external stimulus.

Ear pain is not a common complaint in patients with Acute Otitis Media.

Topical agents are commonly used to treat otitis externa.

Decreased immobility of the tympanic membrane is diagnostic enough for Acute Otitis Media.

The hyperventilation maintains adequate O2 levels until the later stages of the respiratory condition. (True/False)

Macular Degeneration has a specific treatment to reverse its effects.

Tinnitus is an early sign of ototoxicity.

Vestibular damage can cause Tinnitus, which is the perception of sound in the absence of an external stimulus.

Glaucoma results from decreased intraocular pressure caused by an excessive accumulation of aqueous humor.

Increased intraocular pressure is an initial indicator of chronic glaucoma.

What is the first-line antibiotic therapy for bacterial therapy for those not allergic to PCN and those without recent beta-lactam treatment?

The most common complication of otitis media is a ruptured eardrum (tympanic membrane).