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1. Excision of a portion or all of the parotid gland. Common disorfer is the formation of stones that block Steno's duct. Very important to identify the facial nerve during a paratidectomy. Have facial nerve identifiers ready for surgeon.






2. The organs of hearing aka _____ or _____ are contained within the cochlea.






3. Posteriorly - the septum has bony attachments to the ________ and _______ bones.






4. The external auditory canal can easily become obstructed - especially in ____






5. A _______should be available for identification of the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves.






6. ______a very common acute inflammatiion of the middle ear - usually initiated by blockage of the eustachian tube causing an accululation of fluid - which would normally be drained into the _________ - this would lead to severe ear pain.






7. Infectious disease that can affect any age group - although it is most commonly seen in the 2-5 year old. May be viral or bacterial.






8. Used to remove hypertrophic turbinate - usually inferior. It is also achieved with a submucosal approach. The nasal mucosa along the edge of the edge of the affected turbinate is incised. All or some of the bones of the turbinate are removed. The muc






9. Consists of a microphone - a speech processor that converts sound onto electrical impulses - and connecting cables.






10. Bronchitis - may be acute(virus) or chronic (irritants)






11. Maybe benign or malignant. Evidence may include changes in voice quality and pain. May arise form any structure within the larynx and is not limited to the vocal coreds. Laryngectomy - radical neck dissection - radiation therapy.






12. The external ear is comprised of the...






13. The most common bacterial agent responsible for epiglottitis is...






14. What is the principle organ of equilibrium - 1.____. This is made up of the semicircular ducts including their - 2. _____ - and the 3.____ and the 4.____ of the vestibule.






15. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






16. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.






17. There are several landmarks on the tympanic membrance. They are 1. _____ - surrounding the 'TM' is referred to as the 2. _____. A small superior is less tense and is called 3._____ - because it lacks the central fibrous connective tissue. The 4._____






18. Infections and abscesses may affect the pinna and the canal - otis externa - which would apply to any general inflammation of the __________






19. The pinna consists of _____ _____ that is covered with thick skin.






20. What are the two common ear obstructions






21. Permanent enlargement of the turbinates or nasal conchae may occur as a result of chronic rhinitis.






22. Inflammation of the esophagus - caused by reflux of stomach acids. Can lead to formation of stricture - may require surgery.






23. The _______is the portion of the ear that is visible on each side of the head: it encircles the opening into the ________________.






24. Done for patients with otosclerosis. Under local with a complaint patient so that the surgeon using either voice commands or a tuning fork may access hearing restoration. Involves removal of the fixed stapes through a transaural or retroauricular inc






25. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx






26. The lymphoid elements (pharyngeal - palatine - and lingual tonsils - and the pharyngeal band) contained with the pharynx are collectively known as

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27. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.






28. An incision into the infereior posterior portion of the 'TM' with a disposable myringotomy knife - for removing fluid. Maybe be accompanied with polyethylene ventilation tubes - or pressure equalizing (PE) tubes.






29. ______can be caused by stagnant water and wax in the ear or may be acquired from swimming in contaminated water. Inflammations can be either bacterial or fungal and cause the patient a great deal of pain.






30. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






31. In regards to the external nose - tip is referred to as the _____.






32. ___________bleeding is more profuse and more difficult to control. Packing and electrosurgery may need to be performed.






33. To remove a foreign body - obtain diagnosis - or treat a condition. For flexible - the patient is often given a topical anesthetic - for rigid - general is the treatment of choice.






34. Internal nose: the nasal cavity is the interior chamber of the nose and is lined with _________.






35. Paranasal sinuses--a series of ducts called ________leadto the paranasal sinuses - which are air cavities in the bone surrounding the nasal cavity.






36. ____are clusters of sensitive hair cells embedded in a gelatin like substance called ____.






37. Is characterized by a sudden onset of obstruction of the respiratory tract that progresses very rapidly. The cardinal sign is the presence of a 'cherry-red' epiglottis.






38. What are soaked in cocaine during a SMR which are placed preoperatively and are removed?






39. Growth that originate from mucous membrane - most often develop in patients suffering from allergic rhinitis. They can multiple and in some cases - the size and number may cause complete obstruction of the nose. The sense of olfaction is often impair






40. Foreign bodies also cause rhinitis. This is generally ________rhinitis and often is not given any further consideration until a purulent discharge appears.






41. Possesses several electrodes which enter and circle around inside the cochlear. Implanted under the patients skin behind the ear. The electrodes receive signals transmitted from the external portion of the devise to the cochlea activating fibrs of th






42. Most superior portion (above the palate) of the pharynx - located posterior to the nasal cavity.






43. Windpipe - joins the cricoid cartilage of the larynx to the main stem or primary bronchi leading to each lung.






44. Sinuses below the eyes and lateral to the nasal cavity.






45. Occurs when there is an interference with the transmission of sounds from the external or middle ear - preventing sound waves from entering the inner ear. Ex. a peanut in the ear - perforated 'TM' - fluid in middle ear






46. Sinuses located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows - and may be on cavity or divided.






47. Is inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils. Usually bacterial - although it may be viral or due to allergies.






48. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.






49. What is the significant concern when perfoming surgery on the parotid gland?






50. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.






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