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Question 1

what is the inheritance of branchial oto renal syndrome?

Answer 1

autosomal dominant

Question 2

risk factors for hearing loss

Answer 2

(A)ffected family member
(B)ilirubin
(C)ongenital infection
(D)efects of ears/nose/throat
(S)mall for GA <1500g
Also: NICU > 2 days, parental concern

Question 3

What is the hearing test for newborns?

Answer 3

OAEs (no risk factors)

Question 4

what is the hearing test for babies with risk factors for hearing loss?

Answer 4

auditory brainstem response (ABRs) - will detect babies with normal cochlea hair cells but poor nerve response

Question 5

what is the most common genetic cause of sensorineural hearing loss?

Answer 5

mutation in connexin 26

Question 6

what is the most common non-genetic cause of SNHL?

Answer 6

congenital CMV

Question 7

secondary signs of OSA?

Answer 7

poor school performance, nocturnal enuresis, ADHD, FTT, daytime somnolence

Question 8

symptom of tracheomalacia

Answer 8

audible expiratory wheeze