Which of the Following Statements Is Characteristic of AOM

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is characteristic of AOM?

• A)The etiology is unknown.
• B)Permanent hearing loss often results.
• C)It can be treated by IM antibiotics.
• D)It is treated with a broad range of antibiotics.

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Definitions:

Pathology

The medical specialty that involves the study of diseases and their causes, processes, development, and consequences.

Sensorineural

Refers to a sensory nerve.

Hearing Loss

Partial or total inability to hear sounds in one or both ears, which can be congenital or acquired, temporary or permanent.

Auditory Nerve

A cranial nerve that transmits sound information from the cochlea of the inner ear directly to the brain.