Exam Preview for 38790: Word Recognition Scores in Idiopathic Sudde

Word Recognition Scores in Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Improvement Beyond Recommended Clinical Guidelines

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1. The American Academy of Otolaryngology recommends treatment initiation for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss up to ____________, after which odds of recovery are low. 4 weeks 6 weeks 8 weeks 10 weeks
2. Clinical presentation of sudden sensorineural hearing loss includes which of the following? Tinnitus Rapid onset Unilateral hearing loss All of the above
3. Within research conducted by Costlow, A, Wolfson, M, Urdang, Z, Middleton, I (2022), what percent of participants experienced pure tone average recovery? 20.6% 22.5% 49.4% 77.5%
4. Within research conducted by Costlow, A, Wolfson, M, Urdang, Z, Middleton, I (2022), what variables held NO statistical significance on the anticipation of recovery of symptoms in participants identified with idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss? Age Mode of treatment Gender All of above
5. Within research conducted by Costlow, A, Wolfson, M, Urdang, Z, Middleton, I (2022), word recognition improvement was seen in all groups. Each group represented what variable being evaluated? Days since onset of symptoms Age group at time of treatment Treatment type implemented Associated symptom reported