LESSON#10 Flashcards

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1
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Common or concerning symptoms of the ears

A

HEARING LOSS
EARACHE
DISCHARGE
TINNITUS
VERTIGO

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Two basic types of hearing impairment

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  • CONDUCTIVE LOSS
  • SENSORINEURAL LOSS
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3
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Results from problems in the external or middle ear

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CONDUCTIVE LOSS

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4
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Problems in the inner ear, the cochlear nerve, or itscentral connections in the brain

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SENSORINEURAL LOSS

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5
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How particular trouble understanding is speech, often complaining that others mumble, noisy environments make hearing worse.

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SENSORINEURAL LOSS

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6
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Complaints of ______ or pain in the ear

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EARACHE

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7
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Pain suggests as a problem in the external ear such as

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OTITIS EXTERNA

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Associated with symptoms of respiratory infection, in the inner ear, as an

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OTITIS MEDIA.2

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Two types of pain in ear,
external and internal

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OTITIS EXTERNA & OTITIS MEDIA

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10
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Unusually soft wax, the breeze from inflammation or rash in the ear canal, or discharged through a perforated eardrum may be secondary to

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ACUTE OR CHRONIC OTITIS MEDIA

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11
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Is a perceives sound that has no external stimulus and commonly is heard as musical ringing or a rushing or roaring noise. It can involve one or both ears

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TINNITUS

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12
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Popping sounds originated in the

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TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT

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13
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Tinnitus is a common symptom increasing in frequency with age. When associated with hearing loss and vertigo, it suggests

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MENIERE’S DISEASE

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14
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Refers to the perception that the patient or the environment is rotating or spinning

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VERTIGO

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15
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VERTIGO
These sensations point primarily the problem in the ________ of the inner ear

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LABYRINTHS

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16
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VERTIGO
This sensation point primarily to a problem in the ____________ of cranial nerve (CN) VIII

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PERIPHERAL LESSIONS

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Refers to the image from the nose and is often associated with nasal congestion, a sense of stuffiness or obstruction

18
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RHINORRHEA
Causes include viral infections

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  • ALLERGIC RHINITIS (HAY FEVER)
  • VASOMOTOR RHINITIS
19
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Excessive use of decongestants can worsen symptoms, causing

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RHINITISMEDICAMENTOSA

20
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The symptoms usually appear after an upper respiratory infection.
Letter d suggest acute bacterial sinusitis.

21
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Means bleeding from the nose.
Originates from the nose itself, but may come from a paranasal sinus or the nasopharynx

22
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May contribute to epistaxis

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BLEEDING DISORDERS

23
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Is a frequent complaint, usually associated with acute upper respiratory symptoms

24
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Fever, pharyngeal exudates, and anterior lymphadenopathy, especially in the absence of cough, suggest

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STREPTOCOCCAL PHARYNGITIS OR STREP THROAT

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Refers to an altered quality of the voice, often described as husky rough or harsh
HOARSENESS
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Hoarseness issue arises from inflammation or infection of the
LARYNX
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Is a common symptom, especially when brushing teeth. It can also be caused by gingivitis
BLEEDING FROM THE GUMS
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The patient has difficulty of swallowing, whether it be food or fluids
DYSPHAGIA
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noisy environments make hearing worse
SENSORINEURAL LOSS
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Noisy environment may help
CONDUCTIVE LOSS
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Symptoms associated with hearing loss
EARACHE AND VERTIGO