Asked by Mykal Josie on Jul 29, 2024
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During an examination, the patient states he is hearing a buzzing sound and says that it is "driving me crazy!" What does this indicate?
A) Vertigo
B) Pruritus
C) Tinnitus
D) Cholesteatoma
Tinnitus
A condition characterized by hearing ringing, buzzing, or other noises in the ears without an external sound source.
Buzzing Sound
A continuous, vibrating noise, which can be heard in various contexts such as in tinnitus or machinery operation.
Vertigo
A medical condition causing a feeling of spinning or loss of balance, often linked to vestibular system disorders.
- Pinpoint the symptoms and etiologies of ordinary ear afflictions and infections.
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O?uzhan Selimo?luAug 04, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Tinnitus is a sound that comes from within a person; it can be a ringing, crackling, or buzzing sound. It accompanies some hearing or ear disorders. Vertigo is a strong spinning, whirling sensation; pruritus is itching; and cholesteatoma is an overgrowth of epidermal tissue in the middle ear or temporal bone that has a pearly white, cheesy appearance. The buzzing sound this patient is hearing is tinnitus.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint the symptoms and etiologies of ordinary ear afflictions and infections.