Question 1

All of the following are true about leukoplakia except:

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A)  it is caused by chronic irritation or the Epstein-Barr virus.
B)  it can become cancerous.
C)  it is also known as thrush.
D)  it is sometimes seen in AIDS patients.

Question 2

The word buccal means pertaining to the:

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A)  palate.
B)  jaw.
C)  cheek.
D)  tongue.

Question 3

The nasal cavity is formed by the ethmoid bone and the frontal bone.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The external ear is also known as the pinna or ________.

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The answer of The external ear is also known as...

Question 5

The combining form laryng/o- means:

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A)  larynx (throat) .
B)  larynx (voice box) .
C)  pharynx (throat) .
D)  pharynx (voice box) .

Question 6

The bone that divides the nasal cavity from the oral cavity and forms the roof of the mouth is known as the:

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A)  soft palate.
B)  nasal septum.
C)  hard palate.
D)  buccal mucosa.

Question 7

Redness and hypertrophy of the nose with small-to-large, irregular lumps in the skin is known as:

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A)  rhinophyma.
B)  URI.
C)  sinusitis.
D)  epistaxis.

Question 8

Abnormal formation of bone in the inner ear, particularly between the stapes and the oval window, is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  otorrhea.
B)  tinnitus.
C)  otosclerosis.
D)  anosmia.

Question 9

The Adam's apple is actually the:

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A)  pharynx.
B)  glottis.
C)  epiglottis.
D)  larynx.

Question 10

A/An ________ is a hollow cavity lined with mucous membrane within a cranial or facial bone.

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The answer of A/An ________ is a hollow cavity lined...

Question 11

Which of the following statements is false?

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A)  The semicircular canals are each oriented in a different plane: horizontally, vertically, and obliquely.
B)  The two middle ear openings in the temporal bone are the round window and oval window.
C)  The throat is also known as the pharynx.
D)  The turbinates are three long, bony projections coming off of the hard palate.

Question 12

The adjective form for the septum is ________.

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The answer of The adjective form for the septum is...

Question 13

Rinne and Weber are:

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A)  instruments used in ear surgery.
B)  surgical procedures done to correct hearing difficulty.
C)  diseases of the ear.
D)  tests to assess hearing ability.

Question 14

The combining form auricul/o- means:

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A)  ear.
B)  hearing.
C)  noise.
D)  sound.

Question 15

When cerumen becomes thick and a large amount of it is wedged in the external auditory canal, this is known as a cerumen ________.

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The answer of When cerumen becomes thick and a large...

Question 16

Prior to inserting PE tubes into the middle ear to drain fluid, the surgeon must first perform a/an ________, making an incision in the tympanic membrane.

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The answer of Prior to inserting PE tubes into the...

Question 17

Surgical removal of a polyp from the vocal cord is called a/an ________.

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The answer of Surgical removal of a polyp from the...

Question 18

The combining form ot/o- means:

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A)  ear.
B)  larynx.
C)  nose.
D)  throat.

Question 19

A 79-year-old patient presents to the emergency department complaining of feeling dizzy or off balance.It could be said that she has vertigo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which is the sensation of being off balance when the body is not moving?

Accepted Answer

A)  vertigo
B)  tinnitus
C)  glossitis
D)  tympanometry

Exam 16: Otolaryngology - Ears, Nose, and Throat

The external ear is also known as the pinna or ________.

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Prior to inserting PE tubes into the middle ear to drain fluid, the surgeon must first perform a/an ________, making an incision in the tympanic membrane.

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The Adam's apple is actually the:

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When cerumen becomes thick and a large amount of it is wedged in the external auditory canal, this is known as a cerumen ________.

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All of the following are true about leukoplakia except:

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The combining form ot/o- means:

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A 79-year-old patient presents to the emergency department complaining of feeling dizzy or off balance.It could be said that she has vertigo.

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The bone that divides the nasal cavity from the oral cavity and forms the roof of the mouth is known as the:

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Abnormal formation of bone in the inner ear, particularly between the stapes and the oval window, is called:

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The nasal cavity is formed by the ethmoid bone and the frontal bone.

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The combining form auricul/o- means:

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Which of the following statements is false?

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Rinne and Weber are:

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A/An ________ is a hollow cavity lined with mucous membrane within a cranial or facial bone.

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The combining form laryng/o- means:

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Surgical removal of a polyp from the vocal cord is called a/an ________.

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The word buccal means pertaining to the:

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Redness and hypertrophy of the nose with small-to-large, irregular lumps in the skin is known as:

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The adjective form for the septum is ________.

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Which is the sensation of being off balance when the body is not moving?

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