Exam Preview for 36435: Ring! Buzz! Chirp! Part 2: Evaluating and T

Ring! Buzz! Chirp! Part 2: Evaluating and Treating the Tinnitus Patient

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1. What is tinnitus? Perception of sound with no external source. A rock band. Water trapped in the ear canal. Aural fullness.
2. Which of the following tests are NOT used to evaluate tinnitus? COSI Tinnitus Handicap Inventory Tinnitus & Hearing Survey Tinnitus Functional Index
3. Which of the following statements about tinnitus is not true? Counseling should include appropriate referrals based on case history and evaluation. Counseling should include acknowledging that patient's perception of their tinnitus. There are no treatments that show benefit for tinnitus patients. The goal of tinnitus management is to reduce the negative impact of tinnitus on a patient's life.
4. Which of the following tools can a patient utilize to help manage tinnitus? Relaxation Techniques Sound Therapy Support groups All of the above
5. Treatment options for tinnitus patients can include: Mental Health referral ENT referral Caffeine Pills A & B only