Question

question 5 (2 points) pain killers can have an adverse effect that may cause a sensation of ringing or buzzing in the ear in the absence of a stimulus called a) tinnitus b) presbycusis c) otitis media d) mastoiditis

Explanation:

Tinnitus is the perception of ringing, buzzing or other sounds in the ear without an external sound source. Presbycusis is age - related hearing loss, otitis media is an ear infection, and mastoiditis is an infection of the mastoid bone. Pain - killers can cause tinnitus as an adverse effect.

Answer:

a) Tinnitus