Chapter 16 Quiz: Treatments of Disorders of the Ear

Which of the following is NOT a cause of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL)?

A. Bacterial Infection

B. Viral Infection

C. Rupture of inner ear membrane

D. Medications

D. Medications

Which of the following classes of drugs may produce sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL)?

A. Anticholinergics

B. Glucocorticoids

C. Antihistamines

D. Aminoglycosides

D. Aminoglycosides

Which of the following drugs can be used to treat autoimmune hearing loss?

A. Meclizine

B. Acetic acid solution

C. Prednisone

D. Dimenhydrinate

C. Prednisone

One of the most common causes of drug-induced tinnitus is _____.

A. opioid analgesics

B. aspirin

C. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

D. antidepressants

B. aspirin

Which of the following drugs is used to help with symptom relief when tinnitus is severe?

A. Alprazolam

B. Cyclizine

C. Diphenhydramine

D. Scopolamine

A. Alprazolam

The number one cause of vertigo is _____.

A. overdose of aspirin and alcohol

B. water in the ear

C. benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

D. constant driving

C. benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

_____ is a chronic inner ear disease associated with intermittent buildup of fluid in the inner ear.

A. Ménière's disease

B. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

C. Swimmer's ear

D. Ototoxicity

A. Ménière's disease

Which of the following lifestyle changes could be made to help in the treatment of Ménière's disease?

A. Begin physical therapy.

B. Increase caffeine consumption.

C. Start a low-sodium diet.

D. Start an exercise regimen.

C. Start a low-sodium diet.

Which drug can be used but is controversial for the treatment of Ménière's disease because of possible ototoxicity?

A. Acetic acid solution

B. Diphenhydramine

C. Scopolamine

D. Gentamicin

D. Gentamicin

When drug therapy is indicated for vertigo, which drug may be prescribed?

A. Triethanolamine

B. Acetic acid solution

C. Dimenhydrinate

D. Prednisone

C. Dimenhydrinate

Why would antihistamines be prescribed to help treat 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

A. To help moderate cholinergic symptoms of vertigo

Agents used to remove excess cerumen, or earwax, are called _____.

A. debriding agents

B. ceruminolytics

C. wax extenders

D. deimpactors

B. ceruminolytics

Which of the following is an over-the-counter (OTC) drug used to remove earwax?

A. Carbamide peroxide

B. Acetic acid solution

C. Betahistine

D. Isopropyl alcohol

A. Carbamide peroxide

The most common cause of otitis externa is _____.

A. fungal infection

B. common cold

C. bacterial infection

D. placing foreign objects in ear

C. bacterial infection

Otitis externa can be treated with _____.

A. sulfacetamide

B. foscarnet

C. natamycin

D. ofloxacin

D. ofloxacin

Why would children be more susceptible to otitis media than adults?

A. Children in general are more susceptible to infections.

B. Fluids can build up more easily, allowing bacteria to grow because Eustachian tubes in children tend to be shorter and straighter.

C. With a smaller head circumference, it is easier for fluid to build up in a child's ear, which can lead to otitis media.

D. Children tend to place more objects in their ears, causing disruption in the ear, which can lead to fluid buildup and pressure on the eardrum.

A. Children in general are more susceptible to infections.

Antihistamines prescribed for the treatment of vertigo include the following label.

A. For the ear.

B. For external use only.

C. May cause drowsiness.

D. Do not drink grapefruit juice.

C. May cause drowsiness.

The sound-alike/look-alike medications _____ are both used for the treatment of vertigo.

A. lamoTRIgine and lamiVUDine

B. dimenhydrinate and diphenhydramine

C. OXcarbazine and carBAMazepine

D. aloha and aldara

A. lamoTRIgine and lamiVUDine

_____ is also known as the ear drum.

A. Labyrinth

B. equilibrium

C. cerumen

D. tympanic membrane

D. tympanic membrane

Otic drops should be warmed to room temperature before administering into the ear.

True

False

True