Hearing Loss Ear Health 4

Question 1

Age-related hearing loss is medically known as:

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Presbycusis

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Otosclerosis

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Vertigo

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Myopia

Question 2

Which frequencies are typically lost first in age-related hearing loss?

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High frequencies

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Very low frequencies

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Only mid frequencies

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No specific pattern

Question 3

Which common medication class is known to be potentially 'ototoxic' (harmful to hearing)?

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Certain antibiotics and high-dose aspirin

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All vitamins

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Standard antacids

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Skin moisturizers

Question 4

What is the main purpose of a hearing aid?

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To amplify sound for the wearer

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To cure hearing loss permanently

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To clean earwax automatically

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To prevent all ear infections

Question 5

A cochlear implant differs from a hearing aid because it:

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Directly stimulates the auditory nerve

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Only cleans the ear canal

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Is worn over the outer ear like glasses

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Works by blocking all sound

Question 6

Untreated hearing loss in older adults has been linked to an increased risk of:

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Social isolation and cognitive decline

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Improved memory

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Stronger eyesight

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Faster reflexes

Question 7

How often should adults over 50 generally have their hearing checked if they notice no problems?

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About every few years

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Only once in a lifetime

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Every single week

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Never, unless deaf