Question 1

The first sign of ototoxicity is commonly a discharge from the ear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following drugs can be used to treat autoimmune hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

A) Meclizine 
B) Acetic acid solution 
C) Prednisone 
D) Dimenhydrinate 
A) Meclizine 
B) Acetic acid solution 
C) Prednisone 
D) Dimenhydrinate C

Question 3

When drug therapy is indicated for vertigo,which drug may be prescribed?

Accepted Answer

A) Triethanolamine 
B) Acetic acid solution 
C) Dimenhydrinate 
D) Prednisone 
A) Triethanolamine 
B) Acetic acid solution 
C) Dimenhydrinate 
D) Prednisone C

Question 4

The organs involved in the sense of balance or equilibrium are found in the middle ear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which drug can be used but is controversial for the treatment of Ménière's disease because of possible ototoxicity?

Accepted Answer

A) Acetic acid solution 
B) Diphenhydramine 
C) Scopolamine 
D) Gentamicin 
A) Acetic acid solution 
B) Diphenhydramine 
C) Scopolamine 
D) Gentamicin

Question 6

It is okay to use a Q-tip to remove earwax from the ear canal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following lifestyle changes could be made to help in the treatment of Ménière's disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Begin physical therapy. 
B) Increase caffeine consumption. 
C) Start a low-sodium diet. 
D) Start an exercise regimen. 
A) Begin physical therapy. 
B) Increase caffeine consumption. 
C) Start a low-sodium diet. 
D) Start an exercise regimen.

Question 8

_____ is a chronic inner ear disease associated with intermittent buildup of fluid in the inner ear.

Accepted Answer

A) Ménière's disease 
B) Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo 
C) Swimmer's ear 
D) Ototoxicity 
A) Ménière's disease 
B) Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo 
C) Swimmer's ear 
D) Ototoxicity

Question 9

Which of the following will probably not cause vertigo?

Accepted Answer

A) Repetitive spinning 
B) Reading in a car 
C) Watching a movie of a roller coaster 
D) Typing on a computer 
A) Repetitive spinning 
B) Reading in a car 
C) Watching a movie of a roller coaster 
D) Typing on a computer

Question 10

A home remedy for ear pain is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) salt water 
B) sweet olive oil 
C) tea tree oil 
D) baking soda 
A) salt water 
B) sweet olive oil 
C) tea tree oil 
D) baking soda

Question 11

Which of the following is not a cause of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL)?

Accepted Answer

A) Bacterial infection 
B) Viral infection 
C) Rupture of inner ear membrane 
D) Medications 
A) Bacterial infection 
B) Viral infection 
C) Rupture of inner ear membrane 
D) Medications

Question 12

Which of the following is an over-the-counter (OTC)drug used to remove earwax?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbamide peroxide 
B) Acetic acid solution 
C) Betahistine 
D) Isopropyl alcohol 
A) Carbamide peroxide 
B) Acetic acid solution 
C) Betahistine 
D) Isopropyl alcohol

Question 13

One of the most common causes of drug-induced tinnitus is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) opioid analgesics 
B) aspirin 
C) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 
D) antidepressants 
A) opioid analgesics 
B) aspirin 
C) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 
D) antidepressants

Question 14

The treatment of choice for BPPV is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) antihistamines 
B) physical therapy 
C) low-sodium diet 
D) antiemetics 
A) antihistamines 
B) physical therapy 
C) low-sodium diet 
D) antiemetics

Question 15

Agents used to remove excess cerumen,or earwax,are called _____.

Accepted Answer

A) debriding agents 
B) ceruminolytics 
C) wax extenders 
D) deimpactors 
A) debriding agents 
B) ceruminolytics 
C) wax extenders 
D) deimpactors

Question 16

Which of the following drugs is used to help with symptom relief when tinnitus is severe?

Accepted Answer

A) Alprazolam 
B) Cyclizine 
C) Diphenhydramine 
D) Scopolamine 
A) Alprazolam 
B) Cyclizine 
C) Diphenhydramine 
D) Scopolamine

Question 17

Drug treatments for sudden sensorineural hearing loss include all of the following except _____.

Accepted Answer

A) glucocorticoids 
B) ceruminolytics 
C) plasma expanders 
D) vasodilating agents 
A) glucocorticoids 
B) ceruminolytics 
C) plasma expanders 
D) vasodilating agents

Question 18

Otic drops should be warmed to room temperature before administering into the ear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Water-clogged ears is another name for swimmer's ear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following can be used to treat otalgia?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbamide peroxide 
B) Acetic acid + hydrocortisone solution 
C) Isopropyl alcohol + glycerin 
D) Antipyrine + benzocaine 
A) Carbamide peroxide 
B) Acetic acid + hydrocortisone solution 
C) Isopropyl alcohol + glycerin 
D) Antipyrine + benzocaine

Exam 19: Treatment of Disorders of the Ear

The first sign of ototoxicity is commonly a discharge from the ear.

Which of the following drugs can be used to treat autoimmune hearing loss?

When drug therapy is indicated for vertigo,which drug may be prescribed?

The organs involved in the sense of balance or equilibrium are found in the middle ear.

Which drug can be used but is controversial for the treatment of Ménière's disease because of possible ototoxicity?

It is okay to use a Q-tip to remove earwax from the ear canal.

Which of the following lifestyle changes could be made to help in the treatment of Ménière's disease?

_____ is a chronic inner ear disease associated with intermittent buildup of fluid in the inner ear.

Which of the following will probably not cause vertigo?

A home remedy for ear pain is _____.

Which of the following is not a cause of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL)?

Which of the following is an over-the-counter (OTC)drug used to remove earwax?

One of the most common causes of drug-induced tinnitus is _____.

The treatment of choice for BPPV is _____.

Agents used to remove excess cerumen,or earwax,are called _____.

Which of the following drugs is used to help with symptom relief when tinnitus is severe?

Drug treatments for sudden sensorineural hearing loss include all of the following except _____.

Otic drops should be warmed to room temperature before administering into the ear.

Water-clogged ears is another name for swimmer's ear.

Which of the following can be used to treat otalgia?

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