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eAudiology: Medication-Related Balance Conditions and Falls Risk

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1.  The mechanism of action of aminoglycosides is to:
  1. Inhibit DNA synthesis
  2. Inhibit RNA synthesis
  3. Inhibit protein synthesis
  4. Inhibit ribosome synthesis
2.  Type I hair cells are more damaged than type II hair cells presumably because of:
  1. The higher number of MET channels on type I hair cells
  2. Their proximity to stria vascularis cells
  3. Their proximity to dark cells
  4. The lower protection by stereocilia
3.  The Z-drugs are:
  1. Zanamivir, Zantac, and Zilxi
  2. Zinplava, Escitalopram, and Zithromax
  3. Zaditor, Zipsor, and Zirgan
  4. Zolpidem, Eszopiclone, and Zaleplon
4.  What drug used for malaria prophylaxis and treatment did animal studies show vestibular hair cell loss?
  1. Telmisartan
  2. Spironolactone
  3. Quetiapine
  4. Mefloquine
5.  Which of the following is known to cause vestibular toxicity?
  1. Toluene
  2. N-acetylcholine
  3. Sodium thiosulphate
  4. Dexamethasone

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