CMA : Disease Presentation and Pathophysiology

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for CMA

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Disease Presentation And Pathophysiology

Which of the following can be described as an abnormal growth of spongy bone near the middle ear that can result in a stiffening of the stapes?

Possible Answers:

Otosclerosis

Tinnitus

Otitis externa

Meniere's

Otitis media

Correct answer:

Otosclerosis

Explanation:

Otosclerosis can be described as an abnormal growth of spongy bone near the middle ear that can result in a stiffening of the stapes.

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