Eye, Ear, Nose, & Throat

Question 1

The immediate symptom response in allergic conjuctivitis is due to the rupture of:

Answer 1

Mast cells

Question 2

Which immunoglobulin is responsible for the symptoms in a patient who has allergic rhinitis?

Answer 2

IgE

Question 3

Persistent overflow of tears over the lower lid margin is:

Answer 3

Epiphora

Question 4

The inability of ossicles to properly conduct sound in the ear is described as a(n):

Answer 4

Conductive hearing loss

Question 5

Recurrent epistaxis in children is most often caused by:

Answer 5

Staphylococcus aureus

Question 6

An abnormal growth of squamous epithelium in the middle ear and mastoid is:

Answer 6

Cholesteatoma

Question 7

Macular degeneration causes a loss of:

Answer 7

Central vision

Question 8

Fluid accumulation in the middle ear without evidence of infection is called:

Answer 8

Ottis media with effusion

Question 9

Which of the following is a cause of conductive hearing loss?

Answer 9

Cerumen impaction

Question 10

The principal mediator in allergic rhinitis is:

Answer 10

Histamine

Question 11

Lymphadenopathy associated with a peritonsillar abscess will be evident in:

Answer 11

Anterior cervical lymph nodes

Question 12

Transmission of rhinovirus:

Answer 12

May occur via hand-to-hand contact

Question 13

The most common pathogen associated with otitis media is:

Answer 13

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Question 14

Which one of the following is the eye condition in which objects in close proximity are clear and objects in the distance are blurry?

Answer 14

Myopia

Question 15

The primary site of inoculation by rhinovirus is the:

Answer 15

Nasal mucosa

Question 16

A factor that may affect the onset and severity of presbycusis is:

Answer 16

Hypertension

Question 17

Which form of glaucoma is characterized by a slow rise in intraocular pressure?

Answer 17

Open-angle

Question 18

Which of the following vaccines protects against the pathogen that is primarily responsible for epiglottitis?

Answer 18

Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine

Question 19

What is the term for hemorrhage into the anterior eye chamber as a result of iris rupture?

Answer 19

Hyphema

Question 20

Sensorineural hearing loss is due to dysfunction of the:

Answer 20

Inner ear

Question 21

An inflammation or infectious process in the mucous membrane of a newborn’s eye is:

Answer 21

Neonatal conjunctivitis

Question 22

An inflammation of the nasolacrimal sac that is caused by nasolacrimal duct obstruction or infection is termed

Answer 22

Dacryocystitis

Question 23

Viral rhinitis is typically transmitted to the paranasal sinuses through

Answer 23

Nose blowing

Question 24

The early allergic response is mediated by

Answer 24

Mast cells and basophils

Question 25

Which autoimmune disorder is characterized by dry eyes and dry mouth?

Answer 25

Sjogren’s syndrome

Question 26

Subjective tinnitus is thought to be caused by:

Answer 26

Abnormal neuronal activity

Question 27

Entropion is defined as:

Answer 27

An inward turning of the lower eyelid

Question 28

The most common cause of otitis externa is:

Answer 28

Swimming

Question 29

Complications of acute otitis media can include

Answer 29

Mastoiditis

Question 30

When a tooth is avulsed, a solution of amino acids and vitamins capable of inactivating enzymes that are harmful to periodontal ligament cells should be utilized. Which of the following is the most commonly used solution?

Answer 30

Milk

Question 31

In patients who have allergic rhinitis, sneezing and itching are due to:

Answer 31

Stimulation of sensory nerves

Question 32

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 is more commonly associated with:

Answer 32

Orofacial lesions

Question 33

Mastoiditis is commonly caused by:

Answer 33

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Question 34

Thrush is commonly caused by:

Answer 34

Candida albicans

Question 35

A group of disorders characterized by elevated intraocular pressure is:

Answer 35

Glaucoma

Question 36

The most common fungal pathogen associated with otitis externa is:

Answer 36

Aspergillus

Question 37

The majority of epistaxis episodes occur in the anterior portion of the septum, which is known as:

Answer 37

Kiesselbach’s plexus

Question 38

An acute inflammation in the supraglottic region of the oropharynx is most likely:

Answer 38

Epiglottitis

Question 39

Which one of the following statements is true about the lacrimal excretory system?

Answer 39

The lacrimal excretory system collects tear film and drains it into the nasal cavity

Question 40

The process that it NOT associated with the progression of mastoiditis is:

Answer 40

Temporal bone reconstruction and increased septal vascularity

Question 41

Which of the following pathogens is the most likely cause of epiglottits?

Answer 41

Haemophilus influenza type B

Question 42

Infection of the palatine tonsils may become sever quickly because:

Answer 42

The area is compsed of loose connective tissue

Question 43

Local nasal irritation that causes blood vessels to become exposed and break is likely to cause:

Answer 43

Epistaxis

Question 44

The failure of one or both eyes to achieve normal vision acuity despite normal structural health is called:

Answer 44

Amblyopia

Question 45

Which one of the following symptoms is associated with the initial appearance of measurable histamines in a patient with allergic rhinitis?

Answer 45

Sneezing

Question 46

Normal intraoccular pressure is:

Answer 46

10-23 mmHg

Question 47

The most common etiologic agent of the common cold is:

Answer 47

Rhinovirus

Question 48

A nontraumatic inflammation or irritation of the connective tissue of the eye is:

Answer 48

Conjuctivitis

Question 49

Light that is focused behind the retina causes the visual disturbance known as:

Answer 49

Hyperopia

Question 50

The inability of the brain to interpret sound that enters the ear normally is called:

Answer 50

Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder

Question 51

Peritonsillar abscess is a complication of:

Answer 51

Tonsillitis

Question 52

A nonspherical curvature of the cornea or lens of the eye that causes light to focus at different points is called:

Answer 52

Astigmatism

Question 53

Erythema, edema and narrowing of the diameter of the external auditory canal is most likely related to:

Answer 53

Otitis externa

Question 54

Which of the following processes does NOT transform sound waves into something that can be heard?

Answer 54

Interpretation of sound by the cochlear nerve

Question 55

Inflammation or infection of the eyelids associated with bacterial infection, dry eyes and/or rosacea is:

Answer 55

Blepharitis

Question 56

Hearing loss that occurs due to the tympanic membrane’s inability to vibrate in response to sound is known as:

Answer 56

Conductive hearing loss

Question 57

Epstein-Barr virus is NOT spread via:

Answer 57

Contaminated food

Question 58

Which of the following produces and releases leukotrine C4 and histamine into tear fluid during allergic response?

Answer 58

Eosinophils

Question 59

Which of the following helps prevent infection by maintaining the acidic environment of the tear canal?

Answer 59

Cerumen

Question 60

Which of the following is not a potential sequale of streptococcal pharyngitis?

Answer 60

Meningitis

Question 61

Entropion is defined as:

Answer 61

An inward turning of the lower eyelid

Question 62

Complications of acute otitis media can include:

Answer 62

Mastoiditis

Question 63

Viral rhinitis is typically transmitted to the paranasal sinuses through:

Answer 63

Nose blowing

Question 64

The most common cause of otitis externa is:

Answer 64

Swimming