HEENT Flashcards

(17 cards)

1
Q

How many bones in face?

A

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2
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Primary headaches

A

cluster(neurological) migraines(vascular) tension (muscular)

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3
Q

Conjunctiva

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transparent protective covering

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4
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cornea

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covers and protects iris and pupil

part of refracting media of eye

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5
Q

lacrimal apparatus

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irrigation to eye

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6
Q

sclera

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tough protective white covering

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7
Q

intraocular pressure

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determined by balance between aqueous produced and resistance to outflow

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8
Q

PERRLA

A

pupils equal round react to light and accommodation

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9
Q

ptosis

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caused by edema or imparitment of the 3rd cranial nerve - sign of myasthenia gravis

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10
Q

Middle ear

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3 functions
conducts sound vibrations
protects inner ear
equalizations of air pressure

contains tiny ear bonds or auditory ossicles; malleus, incus, and stapes

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11
Q

inner hear

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contains the bony labyrinth

equilibrium and hearing

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12
Q

presbycusis

A

high-tone frequency loss

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13
Q

tinnitus

A

ringing in the ears

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14
Q

vertigo

A

sensation of spinning

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15
Q

otitis externa

A

swimmer’s ear - inflammation of the outer ear and ear canal

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16
Q

Frenulum

A

midline fold of tissue connecting tongue to floor of mouth

17
Q

stomatitis

A

inflammation of gums or oral mucosa