Sensorineural hearing loss is due to dysfunction of the:
external canal.
pinna.
inner ear.
cranial nerve IV. - CORRECT ANSWER inner ear.
Epstein-Barr virus is NOT spread via:
kissing.
contaminated food.
sharing eating utensils.
sexual contact. - CORRECT ANSWER contaminated food.
The inability of the brain to interpret sound that enters the ear normally is called:
auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder.
an acoustic neuroma.
sensorineural hearing loss.
conductive hearing loss. - CORRECT ANSWER auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder.
A nontraumatic inflammation or irritation of the connective tissue of the eye is:
conjunctivitis.
blepharitis.
iritis.
uveitis. - CORRECT ANSWERconjunctivitis.
, In patients who have allergic rhinitis, sneezing and itching are due to:
mucous gland hypoactivity.
vasodilation.
stimulation of sensory nerves.
presence of foreign bodies. - CORRECT ANSWERstimulation of sensory nerves.
Which of the following produces and releases leukotriene C4 and histamine into tear fluid during allergic
response?
Eosinophils
Basophils
Neutrophils
Monocytes - CORRECT ANSWEREosinophils
The failure of one or both eyes to achieve normal visual acuity despite normal structural health is called:
myopia.
presbyopia.
amblyopia.
hyperopia. - CORRECT ANSWERamblyopia.
Peritonsillar abscess is a complication of:
allergic rhinitis.
tonsillitis.
laryngitis.
dental infection. - CORRECT ANSWERtonsillitis.
Peritonsillar infection is typically preceded by tonsillitis or pharyngitis.
Which of the following pathogens is the most likely cause of epiglottitis?