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Tinnitus Patient Education at Every Level

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1.  Tinnitus affects over 50 million Americans. What is the estimated percentage of those 50 million who report their tinnitus as bothersome and/or seek medical services for their tinnitus? Appx. 8-10% Appx. 20-34% Appx. 30-43% Appx. 75-80%

2.  The AAO-HNS Best Practice Guidelines indicate which of the following should be included when talking to patients about tinnitus? Distinguish tinnitus from other bodily sounds Include information on drugs and tinnitus Present current theory on pathophysiology All of the above

3.  Which of the following is NOT a focus topic in the 5-Minute Counseling Protocol? Information Reciprocation Personalization Validation

4.  Which of the following is NOT a tinnitus management option? Canalith Repositioning Procedure Stress Management Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Sound Therapy

5.  Your patient has expressed they are experiencing negative thoughts and feelings associated with their tinnitus which is impacting their quality of life. Who would you refer the patient to for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Educational Therapist Otolaryngologist Mental Health Therapist Neurologist