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Jipu 123

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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



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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

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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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