Betram is 30 years of age, and his sensory systems are changing normally for his age. Which of the following would he probably have the MOST difficulty hearing clearly?
a. The high-pitched voice of his three-year old daughter.
b. The bang bang bang of the tennis shoes that are tumbling in his clothes dryer.
c. The announcers on a football game on television, which has the volume increased to adequate levels.
d. The deep, booming voice of his boss, who is leading a meeting at work.
Question 2
If you went to your physician and were given a prescription for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, a corticosteroid, and/or a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug, you would probably have been diagnosed with
a. osteoporosis.
b. rheumatic fever.
c. rheumatoid arthritis.
d. hyperacusis.
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