Question 1

Why would antihistamines be prescribed to help treat vertigo?

Accepted Answer

A) To help moderate cholinergic symptoms of vertigo 
B) To increase the drainage of fluid in the ear 
C) To reduce natural sympathetic symptoms of vertigo 
D) To decrease the production of fluid in the ear reducing the chances of vertigo 
A) To help moderate cholinergic symptoms of vertigo 
B) To increase the drainage of fluid in the ear 
C) To reduce natural sympathetic symptoms of vertigo 
D) To decrease the production of fluid in the ear reducing the chances of vertigo

Question 2

Which of the following classes of drugs may produce SSHL?

Accepted Answer

A) Anticholinergics 
B) Glucocorticoids 
C) Antihistamines 
D) Aminoglycosides 
A) Anticholinergics 
B) Glucocorticoids 
C) Antihistamines 
D) Aminoglycosides

Question 3

What produces BPPV?

Accepted Answer

A) Otoliths that block the middle ear,causing fluid buildup 
B) Shifting of dislodged calcium carbonate crystals in the inner ear 
C) Formation of large calcium crystals,which block the inner ear 
D) Buildup of fluid in the inner ear 
A) Otoliths that block the middle ear,causing fluid buildup 
B) Shifting of dislodged calcium carbonate crystals in the inner ear 
C) Formation of large calcium crystals,which block the inner ear 
D) Buildup of fluid in the inner ear

Question 4

What role does fluoride play in otosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A) It allows for proper drainage of fluid in the ear. 
B) It increases bone density by increasing bone mineralization. 
C) It helps decrease inflammation in the ear,allowing fluids to drain. 
D) It reduces the formation of otoliths,reducing the chances of vertigo. 
A) It allows for proper drainage of fluid in the ear. 
B) It increases bone density by increasing bone mineralization. 
C) It helps decrease inflammation in the ear,allowing fluids to drain. 
D) It reduces the formation of otoliths,reducing the chances of vertigo.

Question 5

The number one cause of vertigo is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) overdose of aspirin and alcohol 
B) water in the ear 
C) benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) 
D) constant diving 
A) overdose of aspirin and alcohol 
B) water in the ear 
C) benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) 
D) constant diving

Exam 19: Treatment of Disorders of the Ear

Why would antihistamines be prescribed to help treat vertigo?

Which of the following classes of drugs may produce SSHL?

What produces BPPV?

What role does fluoride play in otosclerosis?

The number one cause of vertigo is _____.

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