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1. Sensorineural hearing loss is due to dysfunction
of the: external canal.
pinna.
inner
ear.
cranial nerve IV.: inner ear.
2. Epstein-Barr virus is NOT spread via:
kissing.
contaminated
food.
sharing eating utensils.
sexual contact.: contaminated
food.
3. 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.: auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder.
4. A nontraumatic inflammation or irritation of the connective tissue
of the eye is:
conjunctiviti
s.
blepharitis.
iritis.
uveitis.: conjunctivitis.
5. In patients who have allergic rhinitis, sneezing and itching
are due to: mucous gland hypoactivity.
vasodilation.
stimulation of sensory nerves.
presence of foreign bodies.: stimulation of sensory nerves.
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Which of the following
produces and releases leukotriene C4 and
histamine into tear fluid during allergic response?
Eosinophils
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Basophils
Neutrophils
Monocytes:
Eosinophils
7. The failure of one or both eyes to achieve normal visual acuity
despite normal structural health is called:
myopia.
presbyopia.
amblyopia.
hyperopia.:
amblyopia.
8. Peritonsillar abscess is a complication of:
allergic
rhinitis.
tonsillitis.
laryngitis.
dental infection.: tonsillitis.
Peritonsillar infection is typically preceded by tonsillitis or pharyngitis.
9. Which of the following pathogens is the most likely cause of
epiglottitis?
Staphylococcus aureus
Respiratory syncytial virus
Moraxella catarrhalis
Haemophilus influenza type b: Haemophilus influenza
type b (Hib) or strep pneumonia can cause epiglottis
10. Which of the following vaccines protects against the pathogen
that is primar- ily responsible for epiglottitis?
Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine
Influenza vaccine
Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccine
Rotavirus (RV) vaccine: Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib)
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1. Sensorineural hearing loss is due to dysfunction
of the: external canal.
pinna.
inner
ear.
cranial nerve IV.: inner ear.
2. Epstein-Barr virus is NOT spread via:
kissing.
contaminated
food.
sharing eating utensils.
sexual contact.: contaminated
food.
3. 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.: auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder.
4. A nontraumatic inflammation or irritation of the connective tissue
of the eye is:
conjunctiviti
s.
blepharitis.
iritis.
uveitis.: conjunctivitis.
5. In patients who have allergic rhinitis, sneezing and itching
are due to: mucous gland hypoactivity.
vasodilation.
stimulation of sensory nerves.
presence of foreign bodies.: stimulation of sensory nerves.
, APEA-Patho EENT
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Which of the following
produces and releases leukotriene C4 and
histamine into tear fluid during allergic response?
Eosinophils
, APEA-Patho EENT
Study online at
https://quizlet.com/_dw5tco
Basophils
Neutrophils
Monocytes:
Eosinophils
7. The failure of one or both eyes to achieve normal visual acuity
despite normal structural health is called:
myopia.
presbyopia.
amblyopia.
hyperopia.:
amblyopia.
8. Peritonsillar abscess is a complication of:
allergic
rhinitis.
tonsillitis.
laryngitis.
dental infection.: tonsillitis.
Peritonsillar infection is typically preceded by tonsillitis or pharyngitis.
9. Which of the following pathogens is the most likely cause of
epiglottitis?
Staphylococcus aureus
Respiratory syncytial virus
Moraxella catarrhalis
Haemophilus influenza type b: Haemophilus influenza
type b (Hib) or strep pneumonia can cause epiglottis
10. Which of the following vaccines protects against the pathogen
that is primar- ily responsible for epiglottitis?
Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine
Influenza vaccine
Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccine
Rotavirus (RV) vaccine: Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib)
