HEENT part II Flashcards
1
Q
aura
A
subjective sensation before seizure
2
Q
paresis
A
partial or incomplete paralysis
3
Q
dysmetria
A
inability to control muscular action
4
Q
dysarthria
A
difficulty forming words
5
Q
dysphasia
A
difficulty with languange comprehension or expression
6
Q
anosmia
A
decrease or loss of smell
7
Q
papilledema
A
edema of the retina
8
Q
ptosis
A
drooping
9
Q
strabismus
A
deviated gaze
10
Q
nystagmus
A
back and forth oscillation of eyes
11
Q
fasciculation
A
twitching
12
Q
spasticity
A
corticospinal
13
Q
Romberg’s test
A
feet together, eyes closed, 20 s
14
Q
dysdiadochokinesia
A
slow, sloppy movements
15
Q
dysmetria
A
over shooting