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APEA-PATHO EENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (60)
Sensorineural hearing loss is due to inner ear.
dysfunction of the:
external canal.
pinna.
inner ear.
cranial nerve IV.
Epstein-Barr virus is NOT spread via: contaminated food.
kissing.
contaminated food.
sharing eating utensils.
sexual contact.
The inability of the brain to interpret sound auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder.
that enters the ear normally is called:
auditory neuropathy spectrum
disorder. an acoustic neuroma.
sensorineural hearing loss.
conductive hearing loss.
A nontraumatic inflammation or irritation of conjunctivitis.
the connective tissue of the eye is:
conjunctivitis.
blepharitis.
iritis.
uveitis.
In patients who have allergic rhinitis, stimulation of sensory nerves.
sneezing and itching are due to:
mucous gland hypoactivity.
vasodilation.
stimulation of sensory nerves.
presence of foreign bodies.
Which of the following produces and Eosinophils
releases leukotriene C4 and histamine
into tear fluid during allergic response?
Eosinophils
Basophils
Neutrophils
Monocytes
The failure of one or both eyes to achieve amblyopia.
normal visual acuity despite normal
structural health is called:
myopia.
presbyopia.
amblyopia.
hyperopia.
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Peritonsillar abscess is a complication of: tonsillitis.
allergic rhinitis.
tonsillitis. Peritonsillar infection is typically preceded by tonsillitis or pharyngitis.
laryngitis.
dental infection.
Which of the following pathogens is the Haemophilus influenza type b
most likely cause of epiglottitis? (Hib) or strep pneumonia can cause epiglottis
Staphylococcus aureus
Respiratory syncytial virus
Moraxella catarrhalis
Haemophilus influenza type b
Which of the following vaccines Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine
protects against the pathogen that is
primarily
responsible for epiglottitis?
Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine
Influenza vaccine
Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP)
vaccine
Rotavirus (RV) vaccine
Hearing loss that occurs due to the conductive hearing loss.
tympanic membrane's inability to vibrate in
response to sound is known as:
conductive hearing loss.
mixed hearing loss.
Traumatic hearing loss.
Sensorineural hearing loss.
The most common pathogen associated Streptococcus pneumoniae.
with otitis media is:
Staphylococcus aureus.
Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Escherichia coli.
An abnormal growth of squamous cholesteatoma.
epithelium in the middle ear and mastoid is: (aka kerastoma)
melanoma.
otosclerosis.
osteoma.
cholesteatoma.
Which autoimmune disorder is Sjogren's syndrome
characterized by dry eyes and dry mouth?
Celiac disease results in destruction of salivary and lacrimal glands, etc.
Sjogren's syndrome
Lupus
Type 1 diabetes
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APEA-PATHO EENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (60)
Sensorineural hearing loss is due to inner ear.
dysfunction of the:
external canal.
pinna.
inner ear.
cranial nerve IV.
Epstein-Barr virus is NOT spread via: contaminated food.
kissing.
contaminated food.
sharing eating utensils.
sexual contact.
The inability of the brain to interpret sound auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder.
that enters the ear normally is called:
auditory neuropathy spectrum
disorder. an acoustic neuroma.
sensorineural hearing loss.
conductive hearing loss.
A nontraumatic inflammation or irritation of conjunctivitis.
the connective tissue of the eye is:
conjunctivitis.
blepharitis.
iritis.
uveitis.
In patients who have allergic rhinitis, stimulation of sensory nerves.
sneezing and itching are due to:
mucous gland hypoactivity.
vasodilation.
stimulation of sensory nerves.
presence of foreign bodies.
Which of the following produces and Eosinophils
releases leukotriene C4 and histamine
into tear fluid during allergic response?
Eosinophils
Basophils
Neutrophils
Monocytes
The failure of one or both eyes to achieve amblyopia.
normal visual acuity despite normal
structural health is called:
myopia.
presbyopia.
amblyopia.
hyperopia.
1/
9
, 3/23/25, 8:57 APEA-Patho EENT Flashcards |
AM
Peritonsillar abscess is a complication of: tonsillitis.
allergic rhinitis.
tonsillitis. Peritonsillar infection is typically preceded by tonsillitis or pharyngitis.
laryngitis.
dental infection.
Which of the following pathogens is the Haemophilus influenza type b
most likely cause of epiglottitis? (Hib) or strep pneumonia can cause epiglottis
Staphylococcus aureus
Respiratory syncytial virus
Moraxella catarrhalis
Haemophilus influenza type b
Which of the following vaccines Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine
protects against the pathogen that is
primarily
responsible for epiglottitis?
Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine
Influenza vaccine
Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP)
vaccine
Rotavirus (RV) vaccine
Hearing loss that occurs due to the conductive hearing loss.
tympanic membrane's inability to vibrate in
response to sound is known as:
conductive hearing loss.
mixed hearing loss.
Traumatic hearing loss.
Sensorineural hearing loss.
The most common pathogen associated Streptococcus pneumoniae.
with otitis media is:
Staphylococcus aureus.
Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Escherichia coli.
An abnormal growth of squamous cholesteatoma.
epithelium in the middle ear and mastoid is: (aka kerastoma)
melanoma.
otosclerosis.
osteoma.
cholesteatoma.
Which autoimmune disorder is Sjogren's syndrome
characterized by dry eyes and dry mouth?
Celiac disease results in destruction of salivary and lacrimal glands, etc.
Sjogren's syndrome
Lupus
Type 1 diabetes
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9
