NR 603 Week 1 Exam (Tinnitus – 20+ Questions) – Etiology, Diagnostics, Audiology, Differential Diagnosis – Chamberlain University

This document contains 20+ exam questions with verified answers on the topic of tinnitus from the NR 603 Week 1 Exam, aligned with the 2025/2026 curriculum at Chamberlain University. It is specifically designed for students in advanced practice nursing programs who are learning to evaluate and manage auditory system complaints in primary care and geriatric settings. Topics include the definition and characteristics of tinnitus, including distinctions between constant vs intermittent and pulsatile vs somatic sound types. The exam outlines important diagnostic steps such as comprehensive ENT and TMJ physical examination, auscultation for vascular causes, audiologic evaluation, and advanced imaging (MRI/CT) when indicated. Lab testing is also reviewed, including Lyme serologies, RPR, CBC, ESR, glucose, and thyroid function tests. It further covers the differential diagnosis for tinnitus, including Meniere’s disease, eustachian tube dysfunction, labyrinthitis, otitis, noise-induced hearing loss, medication side effects, and presbycusis. This resource is well-suited for: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) students Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) students MSN students in primary or geriatric care tracks Medical and PA students learning ENT and neurology-focused assessment Practicing clinicians reviewing auditory system evaluations Keywords: NR 603, tinnitus, hearing loss, pulsatile tinnitus, audiology evaluation, TMJ dysfunction, vascular tinnitus, eustachian tube, Meniere’s disease, labyrinthitis, ENT exam, MRI, CT scan, Lyme disease, syphilis, presbycusis, noise exposure, auditory symptoms, nurse practitioner, Chamberlain University