Exam Preview for 41787: Innovations in Tinnitus Care, Case Challeng

Innovations in Tinnitus Care, Case Challenge - Truth or Lie? in partnership with the American Academy of Audiology

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. In the presented case study with a woman who had sound sensitivity, which is a method to treat sound sensitivity that did NOT work for her? Fully-attenuating earplugs Filtered earplugs Music therapy Sound therapy
2. It is important to evaluate hearing loss, the vestibular system, tinnitus and sound sensitivity, and auditory processing for which of the following patients? all patients regardless of reason for referral/chief complaint all patients who report tinnitus patients with a brain injury and/or concussion all patients under the age of 18
3. How did Dr. Phillips initially treat the patient in Case 1 - Brain Injury patient case? No audiological treatment - referral to psychiatry only Fit with filtered earplugs Fit with bilateral hearing devices for hyperacusis first, and instruction to use the ear level and table tap sound generator Recommended for clinical trial of new tinnitus pharmaceutical therapy
4. For Dr. McMahan's client (Case 2 - Bilateral SSNHL), what was his report after working with a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT)? His sound sensitivity significantly improved His sound sensitivity significantly worsened His sound sensitivity was not changed but his depression worsened His tinnitus was eliminated
5. For Dr. Leyendecker's client (Case 3 - Tinnitus / Private Detective), which assessments were completed? Hearing evaluation including UCLs, inventories TRQ, TFI, and MAQ Hearing evaluation including UCLs, COSI Tinnitus pitch match, Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire Health and Retirement Study (HRS), Tone Decay Test
6. You have a patient who is always researching tinnitus treatments, and is only looking for their tinnitus to go away completely or be significantly reduced in volume. These behaviors may indicate which of the following? They have realistic expectations for tinnitus treatment They will have a good prognosis in tinnitus treatment They may be a candidate for an off-label cochlear implant They have not accepted their tinnitus and may not be ready for treatment
7. What is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that will help someone get ready to accept their tinnitus? Biofeedback Humanistic therapy Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) Transcendental therapy
8. What safety parameters can be implemented when working with a patient experiencing suicidal ideations? Release of information to speak with their mental health provider and trusted loved one Detain the patient in your office and call 911 Offer calming therapeutics like essential oils and CBD Encourage the patient to look on the bright side and focus on the positive
9. For clients with multiple complaints (tinnitus, sound tolerance, hearing loss), which treatment approach was used by the clinicians in this webinar? Always address hearing loss first Take a custom approach, by ranking the client's issues in order of importance and treating accordingly Start with tinnitus counseling and a CBT referral before addressing other issues Start with an ENT referral and radiology to rule out underlying issues before proceeding with audiology follow up
10. In terms of timeline and follow up for clients with tinnitus and related issues, which of the following statements is true based on the cases in this webinar? Audiology treatment for tinnitus and related issues is usually short term, with a 45-day treatment window Audiology treatment for tinnitus and related issues rarely require extended follow up extending past 1 year Audiology treatment for tinnitus and related issues may require extended follow up of 1 year or more If you are not seeing steady improvement with treatment after 3 months you should discontinue treatment and refer to a psychologist