An 86-year-old nursing home resident is being evaluated for a hearing disorder.What is the most common and easily corrected of all interferences in the hearing of older adults?
A) Otosclerosis
B) Tinnitus
C) Cerumen impaction
D) Ototoxic drug therapy

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Cerumen impaction is the most common and easily corrected of all interferences with hearing in older adults.Options A,B,and D are all incorrect because,although they can cause hearing loss,they are not the most common and are not easily corrected.Otosclerosis is the formation of spongy bone around structures of the middle and inner ear leading to low tone hearing impairment.Tinnitus is ringing in the ear.Some drugs are toxic to inner ear structures,such as certain antibiotics (amikacin,gentamicin,and streptomycin),chemotherapeutic agents,and diuretics (Lasix,Edecrin).

An 86-Year-Old Nursing Home Resident Is Being Evaluated for a Hearing