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Lesson 10 Flashcards

1
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Critical functions of ear

A

Hearing and balance

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2
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First part of the digestive system

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Mouth and throat

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3
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Common, or concerning symptoms of the ears

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Hearing loss
Earache
Discharge
Tinnitus
Vertigo

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4
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Two basic types of hearing impairment

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Conductiveloss
Sensorineural loss

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5
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Results from problems in the external or middle ear

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Conductive loss

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6
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Results from the problems in the inner ear, the cochlear nerve, or urs central connection in the brain

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Sensorineural loss

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7
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These people have particular trouble understanding speech, often complaining that others mumble: nousy environment make hearing worse

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Se sorineural loss

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8
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In this hearing impairment, noisy environments may help

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Conductive loss

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9
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Pain in the ear

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Earache

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10
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It is the external ear

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Otitis externa

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11
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It refers to inner ear

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Otitis media

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12
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Another term or known for ear pain

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Otalgia

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13
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It is the discharge / drainage of the liquid from the ear

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Otorrhea

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14
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It is the ear wax

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Cerumen

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15
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A perceived sound that has no external stimulus and commonly is heard as musical ringing or a rushing or roaring noise

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Tinnitus

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16
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Popping sounds originate in the _________

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Temporomandibular joint

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17
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Vascular noises may originate from the _____

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Neck

18
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When associated with hearing loss and vertigo

A

Meniere’s disease

19
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The perception that the patient or the environment is rotating or spinning

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Vertigo

20
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Samples of ear history

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Congenital hearing loss
Removal of cerumen
Ear surgery
Infection
Exposure to hazardous noise levels

21
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Samples of family history

A

Hearing loss
Otitis media
Allergies
Smoking or exposure to cigarette smoke

22
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Refers to drainage from the nose and is often associated with nasal congestion

A

Rhinorrhea

23
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It is the sense of stuffiness or obstruction

A

Nasal congestion

24
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Another term for allergic rhinitis

A

Hay fever

25
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Rhinorrhea causes viral infection such as

A

Allergic rhinitis and vasomotor rhinitis

26
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Excessive use of decongestants can worsen symptoms

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Rhinitismedicamentosa

27
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The symptoms usually appear after an upper respiratory infection

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Congestion

28
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These are highest for symptoms appearing after a URI

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Sensitivity
Specificity

29
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Means bleeding from the nose

A

Epistaxis

30
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The blood originates from what part?

A

Nose
Paranasal sinus
Nasopharynx

31
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Coughing of blood

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Hemoptysis

32
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Vomiting of blood

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Hematemesis

33
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What to ask in past history in the sense of smell

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Sinus infection
URI / upper respiratory tract
Allergy
Trauma or injury
Nasal or sinus sugery
Polyps
Dental history

34
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What to ask abt the family history regarding to the sense of smell

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Allergy
Asthma
Cancer of the nose or sinus

35
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Common or concerning symptoms of the mouth and throat

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Sore throat
Horseness
Lesions
Sore tongue
Bleeding gums
Toothache
Dysphagia

36
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A frequent complaint, usually associated with acute upper respiratory symptoms

A

Sore throat

37
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Fever, pharyngeal exudates, and anterior lymphadenopathy, especially in the absence of cough

A

Streptococcal pharyngitis/ strep throat

38
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Another name for strep throat

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Streptococcal pharyngitis

39
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It refers to an altered quality of the voice, often described as huskyz

A

Hoarseness

40
Q

Hoarseness usually arises from inflammation or infection of the ______

A

Larynx

41
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Common symptom, especially when brushing teeth

A

Bleeding of gums

42
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The patient has difficulty of swallowing, whether it be foods or fluids

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Dysphagia

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