Scribe America Final Exam Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) With Correct Answers

Scribe America Final Exam Ear, Nose, and
Throat (ENT) With Correct Answers


Cerumen - ANSWER-Earwax

Dentition - ANSWER-Teeth

Dry mucosa - ANSWER-Dry tongue, mouth, and lips, indicating significant dehydration

Edentulous - ANSWER-Without teeth

Epistaxis - ANSWER-Nose bleed

Gingiva - ANSWER-Gums

Nare - ANSWER-Nostril

Oropharynx - ANSWER-The back of the mouth, where it meets the throat

Otalgia - ANSWER-Ear ache

Pharyngeal erythema - ANSWER-Redness of the pharynx, indicating a throat infection

Rhinorrhea - ANSWER-Clear nasal discharge. "Runny" nose

Tinnitus - ANSWER-"Ringing in the ears", the perception of ringing even with no
external stimuli

TM erythema - ANSWER-Redness of the TM, oen indicative of infection

Tonsillar exudate - ANSWER-Pus on the tonsils, indicating infection of the tonsils

Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy (T&A) - ANSWER-Tonsils and adenoids removal
surgery

Tympanic membrane (TM) - ANSWER-Tympanic membrane, the clear membrane
inside the ear; (ear drum)