An accumulation of fluid behind the eardrum is called:

a. malignant otitis externa

b. labyrinthitis

c. serous otitis media

d. serous otitis externa

A surgical procedure to repair or reshape the nose is called:

a. rhinoplasty

b. rhinotomy

c. rhytidoplasty

d. rhizotomy

A yellowish brown, waxy substance that lubricates and protects the ear is called:

a. perilymph

b. endolymph

c. cerumen

d. mucus

Which of the following closes the larynx during swallowing to prevent choking?

a. epiglottis

b. lingula

c. malleus

d. uvula

The sensation of ringing, buzzing, or whistling in the ear is known as

a. vertigo

b. otosclerosis

c. tinnitus

d. myringitis

Which of the following is a blood test to detect allergies?

A. RAST

B. ELIZA

C. PPD test

D. Patch test

The vestibulum auris is located in the

A. Ear

B. Mouth

C. Nose

D. Throat

The anterior opening to the nasal cavity is called the

A. Naris

B. Auricle

C. Ossis

D. Meatus 

B. The patient will be referred to speech therapy for dysphasia and will undergo a swallowing test for dysphagia.

Which of the following is transcribed correctly?

A. The patient will be referred to speech therapy for dysphagia and will undergo a swallowing test for aphasia.

B. The patient will be referred to speech therapy for dysphasia and will undergo a swallowing test for dysphagia.

C. The patient will be referred to speech therapy for aphagia and will undergo a swallowing test for dysphagia.

D. The patient will be referred to speech therapy for dysphasia and will undergo a swallowing test for aphasia.   

The bony and muscular area at the roof of the mouth is called the

a. palate

b. bucca

c. mandible

d. maxilla 

A patient has a chronically stuffy nose.  Which of the following could be diseased?

a. turbinates

b. mastoid

c. cochlea

d. semicircular canals

Antitussive medications are used to treat

a. congestion

b. motion sickness

c. cough

d. postnasal drip

a. The patient was diagnosed with labial herpes and labile hypertension. 

Which of the following is transcribed correctly?

a. The patient was diagnosed with labial herpes and labile hypertension.

b. The patient was diagnosed with labile herpes and labial hypertension.

c. The patient was diagnosed with labial herpes and labial hypertension.

d. The patient was diagnosed with labile herpes and labile hypertension.