Otorhinolaryngology Quiz

The stapedial reflex is often absent in cases of otosclerosis.

Acute Otitis Media (AOM) in young children commonly presents with fever and vomiting.

Alkali ingestion causes severe injuries, while acids lead to coagulation necrosis.

OAE are sounds produced by healthy hair cells in the cochlea, used for hearing screening.

Malignant external otitis is characterized by skin ulcers, often in diabetic patients, and involves Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

A condition causing recurrent epistaxis, commonly from the nasopharynx.

An inflammation of the oral cavity often seen as a side effect of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Clinical investigations for nystagmus include ENG and VNG.

A condition marked by sensorineural hearing loss and inflammation of the vestibular nerve, often from HSV-1.

Mastoidectomy is indicated in acute otitis media with facial nerve palsy and secondary meningitis.

Audiometric tests can show absent stapedial reflexes and unchanged word discrimination despite hearing loss.

Paresis leads to difficulty breathing if vocal cords are abducted; acute bilateral paresis requires immediate coniotomy.

Symptoms like tinnitus and fluctuating hearing loss may indicate perilymph fistula or Meniere's disease post-surgery.

A procedure to examine the larynx using rigid or flexible tubes.

A test to evaluate the reflexive action of the stapes muscle in the presence of loud sounds.

Non-cancerous tumors of the larynx, often due to HPV, causing sore throat.

A benign tumor in the nasal cavity that can grow bilaterally and requires surgical treatment.

Tests that measure the echo of sounds in the inner ear to assess hearing ability.

Ear damage caused by sudden changes in atmospheric pressure during activities like flying.

Treatments for tinnitus include noise masking and, in some cases, surgical intervention.

Inflammation of sinuses, often caused by bacteria; X-rays are usually not required.

This test helps understand extraesophageal manifestations of GERD.

FEES is done under general anesthesia and uses real food to assess swallowing.

Severe deviation may require surgery and can cause headaches and breathing issues.

A cochlear implant is used for severe sensorineural and conductive hearing loss.

These include extradural abscess, mastoiditis, and brain abscess.

Characterized by nystagmus towards the healthy side, typical for central vestibular disorders.

Nystagmus is distinct and usually negative in halmagyi's maneuver, with neurological symptoms present.

The trachealis muscle allows the trachea to contract and decrease its diameter.

The most common benign tumor of the salivary glands, found in the parotid gland.

Occurs with symptoms like tinnitus, vertigo, and hearing impairments.

Never use barium if there's a danger of esophageal perforation.

Includes antibiotics and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Investigates the function of the semicircular canals and vestibular system.

Oral candidiasis occurs exceptionally in children under 1 year old.

They detect angular velocity and acceleration in the body.

Absent in deafness, cochlear damage >65dB, or non-cooperation.

A malignant neurogenic tumor in the nasal cavity from olfactory epithelium.

Injuries show pain, swallowing difficulty, and hemoptysis.

Hearing loss of 30dB or more over three frequencies, often idiopathic.

Age-related hearing loss, gradual and often bilateral.

Common symptom includes cough, treatable with penicillin.

Cerebrospinal fluid leak from the ear or nasal cavity.

Inflammation with symptoms lasting over 12 weeks.

Infection of the mastoid process, often stemming from untreated otitis media.

Painless swelling or non-healing ulcers indicating possible cancer.

Minimally invasive method for pituitary tumor surgery.

Potential risks include optic nerve damage and bleeding.

Nosebleed often needing urgent care.

Indicates inner ear disorders like otosclerosis or cholesteatoma.

A dip in bone conduction threshold indicating conductive hearing loss.

First thought should be viral infection if over 40 with lymphadenopathy.

Targeted antibiotics based on microbiology results.