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






2. Patients with a 'TM' ______ - may complain of pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness. A small opening (_________) resolves spontaneously.






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






4. Unilaterally - removal of the cervial lymph nodes - jugular vein - and sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM). While perfomed alone to treat metastatic squamous cell carcinoma - also done in conjunction with mandibulectomy for metastatic lesions of the mou






5. Branches of both the internal and external carotid arteries provide the blood supply to the nose. The main source is the _________ - Which is one of the terminal divisions of the external carotid.






6. The nasal cavity is divided into ______chambers by the nasal septum.






7. The only cartilage in the upper digestive tract to form a complete circle and is found at the base of the larynx. It is the most inferior of the laryngeal cartilages and attaches to the trachea.






8. The 'Tm' can easily rupture. The perforation can be caused by either _____ or _____ from within the middle ear.






9. A fluid called __________fills the spaces of the bony labyrinth - Which is linked by a thin membrane that houses another fluid called _____.






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






11. The tympanic membrane is comprised of 1.____layers. The outer surface is covered with 2._____ - the central is 3._____ - and the inner is 4.____.






12. The footplate of the stapes rests upon the _____window.






13. Sinuses directly behind the nose at the center of the skull and may be one cavity or divided.






14. Internal nose: each nasal cavity - or fossa - has a series of 4 bony projections - that increase the surface area of the nose - called the...






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






16. _______tissue can cause snoring due to nasal obstruction or hearing impairment due to eustachian tube blockage.






17. _____ are capable of vibration when air passes through them during exhalation to produce sound. Fibrous bands that stretch across the hollow interior of the larynx.






18. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






19. What are the 3 small bones named according to their shape and are from lateral to medial.






20. A type of Tympanoplasty - has 5 classifications - which are determined by the extent of the damage to the eardrum and the middle ear.






21. Referes to a procedure that may involve inspection of several portions of the upper aerodigestive tract.






22. 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






23. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.






24. Cartilage is incised and mucous membrane is elevated during a SMR with a ___________






25. Autographs(from the same person) - allografts (from the same species) - xenografts (from animals) - or synthetic grafts are several options available for repair or replacement of damaged or diseased _____ or the ____>






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






27. The polyp is connected to the mucous membrane by a _________






28. 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.






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






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






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






32. TM - malleus - and incus are affected. The replacement tympanium is placed directly against the intact stapes - permitting the transmission of sound to the oval window. In addition to the damaged tympanic membrane - both the malleus and incus have be






33. The three components of the osseous labyrinth are the : 1. _____ - 2. ______ - and the 3. ____ - which are named according to their shapes.






34. Commonly referred to as the throat. Serves the respiratory tract by receiving air from the nose and mouth - and the digestive system as a passageway for food and liquids.






35. What are the two common ear obstructions






36. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______






37. 'Nerve deafness'. Involves the cochlear portion of the inner ear and /or the cochlear division of the acoustc (vestibulocochlear- 8th cranial nerve)






38. To examine the larynx and can be direct or indirect. Also accomplished the same way as bronchoscopy.






39. Secretes saliva - 3 glands - parotid - submandibular - and sublingual






40. 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.






41. During swallowing - the superior movable portion of the epiglottis fold over the opening into the larynx is called the _____. The superior opening into the larynx is the _______( space between true vocal cords).






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






43. Internal nose: The _______and ______ palate form the anterior and posterior floor of the nasal cavity.






44. What is the main cause of nose bleed?






45. An alternative procedure to stapedectomy. A small opening is created in the fixed stapes footplate with a small drill or laser. This allows for transmission of sound waves or placement of prosthesis.






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






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






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

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49. The most inferior tracheal cartilage is called the ______ - Which bifurcates into the 2 primary larynx.






50. 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







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