Hearing Loss Flashcards
1
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A. Name 2 drugs that can cause hearing loss in elderly ?
A
Loop diuretics / Aminoglycosides ( are otoxic drugs )
2
Q
A. What’s the most common cause of sensorineural loss in elderly?
A
Presbycusis
3
Q
A. Most common salivary gland benign tumor + 84% occurs in parotid gland + 90% occurs lateral to facial nerve + it’s more in women >40years …. What the diagnosis?
A
Pleomorphic adenoma
4
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Q. What are the causes of sensorineural hearing loss? 9
A
Drugs ( ototoxicity ) / trauma / brain tumor/ infection/ aging / loud noise/ meniers disease/ presbycusis/ sudden pressure changes as from flying , diving or vigorous exercise
5
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Q. In old ppl what’s the most common cause of hearing loss ? And what frequency they can’t hear?
A
Presbycusis/ high frequency
