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Which of the following is NOT a recommended management option for excess fluid and pressure in the labyrinth?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended management option for excess fluid and pressure in the labyrinth?
- Benzodiazepines (daily use not recommended due to addiction risk with withdrawal)
- Antivirals, steroid therapy (oral or intratympanic injection), surgery
- Meclizine and antiemetics (phenergan)
- Antihistamines with anticholinergic effects (dimenhydrinate) (correct)
What is the prevalence of tinnitus?
What is the prevalence of tinnitus?
- 10-15% of the population affected
- 1-5% of the population affected
- 5-10% of the population affected (correct)
- 15-20% of the population affected
What is the pathophysiology of tinnitus?
What is the pathophysiology of tinnitus?
- Nervous system activity without corresponding mechanical or vibratory activity in the cochlea (correct)
- Mechanical or vibratory activity in the cochlea
- Impaired blood flow to the ear
- Excessive fluid and pressure in the labyrinth
Which of the following is NOT a recommended management option for tinnitus?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended management option for tinnitus?
Which of the following is a risk factor for fatal asthma?
Which of the following is a risk factor for fatal asthma?
What is a complication of status asthmaticus?
What is a complication of status asthmaticus?
What is the goal before and during pregnancy for asthma control?
What is the goal before and during pregnancy for asthma control?
What is the second peak incidence of asthma?
What is the second peak incidence of asthma?
What is a common misconception about asthma in elders?
What is a common misconception about asthma in elders?
Which age group is asthma often poorly recognized in, and is often attributed to other conditions such as COPD or CHF?
Which age group is asthma often poorly recognized in, and is often attributed to other conditions such as COPD or CHF?
What is a risk factor for fatal asthma?
What is a risk factor for fatal asthma?
What is a complication of status asthmaticus?
What is a complication of status asthmaticus?
What is a common misconception about asthma in elders?
What is a common misconception about asthma in elders?
What is the goal before and during pregnancy for asthma control?
What is the goal before and during pregnancy for asthma control?
Which of the following is NOT a trigger for asthma attacks?
Which of the following is NOT a trigger for asthma attacks?
What is one of the strongest predisposing factors for asthma?
What is one of the strongest predisposing factors for asthma?
What are the main symptoms of asthma?
What are the main symptoms of asthma?
Which of the following is the most common symptom of asthma?
Which of the following is the most common symptom of asthma?
What triggers severe bronchoconstriction in asthma?
What triggers severe bronchoconstriction in asthma?
What is the recommended diagnostic test for confirming the diagnosis of asthma?
What is the recommended diagnostic test for confirming the diagnosis of asthma?
Which age group is most commonly poorly recognized for asthma and often attributed to other conditions such as COPD or CHF?
Which age group is most commonly poorly recognized for asthma and often attributed to other conditions such as COPD or CHF?
What is a risk factor for fatal asthma?
What is a risk factor for fatal asthma?
What is a complication of status asthmaticus?
What is a complication of status asthmaticus?
What is the second peak incidence of asthma?
What is the second peak incidence of asthma?
Which age group is often poorly recognized for asthma and often attributed to other conditions such as COPD or CHF?
Which age group is often poorly recognized for asthma and often attributed to other conditions such as COPD or CHF?
What is a risk factor for fatal asthma?
What is a risk factor for fatal asthma?
What is a complication of status asthmaticus?
What is a complication of status asthmaticus?
What is the second peak incidence of asthma?
What is the second peak incidence of asthma?
What is a common misconception about asthma in elders?
What is a common misconception about asthma in elders?
Which of the following is NOT a trigger for asthma attacks?
Which of the following is NOT a trigger for asthma attacks?
What is a common symptom of asthma?
What is a common symptom of asthma?
What is a risk factor for fatal asthma?
What is a risk factor for fatal asthma?
What is the second peak incidence of asthma?
What is the second peak incidence of asthma?
What is one of the strongest predisposing factors for asthma?
What is one of the strongest predisposing factors for asthma?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for poor asthma outcomes?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for poor asthma outcomes?
What is the most common symptom of asthma?
What is the most common symptom of asthma?
Which of the following is NOT a trigger for severe bronchoconstriction in asthma?
Which of the following is NOT a trigger for severe bronchoconstriction in asthma?
Which diagnostic test is NOT recommended for confirming the diagnosis of asthma?
Which diagnostic test is NOT recommended for confirming the diagnosis of asthma?
What is the most common clinical finding with asthma?
What is the most common clinical finding with asthma?
Which of the following is a common trigger for asthma attacks?
Which of the following is a common trigger for asthma attacks?
What is the main symptom of asthma?
What is the main symptom of asthma?
What is the role of atopy in asthma development?
What is the role of atopy in asthma development?
What can trigger asthma attacks?
What can trigger asthma attacks?
What is the cause of episodic reversible narrowing and inflammation of the airways in asthma?
What is the cause of episodic reversible narrowing and inflammation of the airways in asthma?
Which of the following is a common trigger for severe bronchoconstriction in asthma?
Which of the following is a common trigger for severe bronchoconstriction in asthma?
What is the most common symptom of asthma?
What is the most common symptom of asthma?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for poor asthma outcomes?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for poor asthma outcomes?
What is the recommended diagnostic test for confirming the diagnosis of asthma?
What is the recommended diagnostic test for confirming the diagnosis of asthma?
What are the main symptoms of asthma?
What are the main symptoms of asthma?
Which age group is often poorly recognized for asthma and often attributed to other conditions such as COPD or CHF?
Which age group is often poorly recognized for asthma and often attributed to other conditions such as COPD or CHF?
What is a risk factor for fatal asthma?
What is a risk factor for fatal asthma?
What is the second peak incidence of asthma?
What is the second peak incidence of asthma?
What is a complication of status asthmaticus?
What is a complication of status asthmaticus?
What is a common misconception about asthma in elders?
What is a common misconception about asthma in elders?
