This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which is a sign and symptom of an acoustic neuroma? a. External ear pain b. Bilateral hearing ... (Read 17 times)

Jipu 123

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 569
on: Jul 18, 2018
Which is a sign and symptom of an acoustic neuroma?
 
  a. External ear pain
  b. Bilateral hearing loss
  c. Increased hearing sensitivity
  d. Mild vertigo

Question 2

Which is a potential complication of a thyroidectomy?
 
  a. Decreased visual acuity
  b. Increased calcium levels
  c. Decreased muscle rigidity
  d. Glottis edema


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

essyface1

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 347
Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
An acoustic neuroma is a slow-growing, encapsulated, benign tumor of the eighth cranial (acoustic) nerve. It originates in the neural sheath in the internal auditory canal but grows to involve nerve fibers in the posterior fossa. Initially the patient experiences unilateral hearing loss and disturbances, especially tinnitus, and equilibrium problems such as mild vertigo.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Postoperative complications of thyroidectomy include hematoma, edema of the glottis, injury to a recurrent laryngeal nerve, muscle rigidity and spasm (tetany), and acute thyrotoxicosis. A tracheotomy set should remain at the patient's bedside postoperatively for at least 24 hours in the event of respiratory obstruction.


Jipu 123

  • Member
  • Posts: 569
Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

mjenn52

  • Member
  • Posts: 351
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.

Did you know?

ACTH levels are normally highest in the early morning (between 6 and 8 A.M.) and lowest in the evening (between 6 and 11 P.M.). Therefore, a doctor who suspects abnormal levels looks for low ACTH in the morning and high ACTH in the evening.

Did you know?

Though “Krazy Glue” or “Super Glue” has the ability to seal small wounds, it is not recommended for this purpose since it contains many substances that should not enter the body through the skin, and may be harmful.

Did you know?

Walt Disney helped combat malaria by making an animated film in 1943 called The Winged Scourge. This short film starred the seven dwarfs and taught children that mosquitos transmit malaria, which is a very bad disease. It advocated the killing of mosquitos to stop the disease.

Did you know?

Despite claims by manufacturers, the supplement known as Ginkgo biloba was shown in a study of more than 3,000 participants to be ineffective in reducing development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older people.

External View of the Right Eye External View of the Right Eye
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Nasal cartilage and external structures. Nasal cartilage and external structures.
Use an Automated External Defibrillator Use an Automated External Defibrillator
Photo of a sign taken at an emissions test facility. Photo of a sign taken at an emissions test facility.
Internal and external hip rotation Internal and external hip rotation
Video: SNP Polymorphysim Microarray Chip - How to Test a Person's DNA

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library