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Efficacy of the Individual Components of a Tinnitus Management Protocol

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1.  Which of the following statements is not true?
  1. Tinnitus is the perception of a sound in absence of an actual physical correlate.
  2. Approximately 12 million people have been diagnosed with tinnitus in the U.S.
  3. Electrical stimulation has proven efficacy in treating tinnitus.
  4. The efficacy of sound therapy has been documented.
2.  Sound therapy:
  1. Always uses broadband noise.
  2. Is aimed at keeping tinnitus masked.
  3. Is most effective when paired with counseling.
  4. Means fitting hearing aids.
3.  Which of the following researchers work showed objective evidence of limbic system involvement in the tinnitus problem?
  1. Kochkin and Tyler
  2. Kuk and Peters
  3. Henry, et al.
  4. Lockwood and Salvi
4.  A complete tinnitus management program might include:
  1. Relaxation exercises
  2. Use of hearing aids
  3. Cognitive behavioral intervention
  4. All of the above
5.  Which of the following statements is true about the subjects included in this study?
  1. All had a severe problem with tinnitus
  2. All had hearing loss
  3. All had a TFI score of>38
  4. Several had significant anxiety
6.  The outcome measures for this study included all of the following except:
  1. Tinnitus Handicap Scale
  2. Loudness discomfort levels
  3. Minimal masking level
  4. Data logging
7.  Significant improvements were seen in which of the following?
  1. Minimum masking levels
  2. Tinnitus Functional Index
  3. Loudness discomfort levels
  4. VAS scale for sleep
8.  The greatest improvement in outcome measures was seen:
  1. After initial counseling
  2. After initial hearing aid fitting
  3. After initiation of Zen tones
  4. After cognitive behavioral intervention
9.  A positive correlation was found between:
  1. Improvement in TFI score and daily hours of Zen use
  2. Improvement in TFI and reduction in MML
  3. Both a and b
  4. Neither a nor b
10.  The authors of this study concluded that:
  1. The Widex Zen Therapy was effective in reducing the overall effect of tinnitus on the lives of the subjects
  2. Minimum masking level proved to be a sensitive outcome measure
  3. Counseling and follow-up are critical components of therapy
  4. Both a and c

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