Complications of Acute Otitis Media Include

question 16

Multiple Choice

Complications of acute otitis media include:

• A) sensorineural hearing loss.
• B) conductive hearing loss.
• C) ruptured tympanic membrane.
• D) difficulty with swallowing.
• E) conductive hearing loss and ruptured tympanic membrane.

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Definitions:

Medication Schedule

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Cholesterol

A fat-related substance that the body produces in the liver and obtains from dietary sources; needed in small amounts to carry out several vital functions. High levels of cholesterol in the blood increase the risk of heart and artery disease.

Triglyceride Levels

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