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Medical Terminology Quiz 1 Flashcards

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Amplitude

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(or intensity) how loud or soft a sound is

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Duration

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the length of time a note lingers

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Ophthalmoscope

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an instrument that illuminates the internal eye structures, enabling the examiner to look through the pupil at the fundus (background) of the eye

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Otoscope

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an instrument that illuminates the ear canal, enabling the examiner to look at the ear canal and tympanic membrane

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Pitch

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(or frequency) the number of vibrations (or cycles) per second of a note

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Quality

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(or timbre) a subjective difference in a sound as a result of the sounds distinctive overtones

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Auscultatory gap

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a brief period when Korokoff sounds disappear during auscultation of blood pressure; common with hypertension

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Bradycardia

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heart rate fewer than 50 to 60 beats per minute in adult

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Sphygmomanometer

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instrument for measuring arterial blood pressure

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Tachycardia

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hear rate greater than 95 beats per minute in the adult

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Alopecia

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baldness; hair loss

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Annular

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circular shape to skin lesion

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Bulla

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elevated cavity containing free fluid larger than 1 cm in diameter

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Confulent

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skin lesions that run together

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Crust

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thick, dried-out exudate left on skin when vesicles or pustules burst or dry up

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Cyanosis

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dusky blue color to skin or mucous membranes as a result of increased amount of nonoxygenated hemoglobin

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Erosion

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scooped-out, shallow depression in skin

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Erythema

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intense redness of the skin due to excess blood in dilated superficial capillaries, as in fever or inflammation

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Excoriation

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self-indicated abrasion on skin due to scratching

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Fissure

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linear crack in skin extending into dermis

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Furuncle

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boil; suppurative inflammatory skin lesion due to infect hair follicle

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Hemangioma

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skin lesion due to benign proliferation of blood vessels in the dermis

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Iris

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target shape of skin lesion

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Juandice

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yellow color to skin, palate, and sclera due to excess bilirubin in the blood

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Keloid

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hypertrophic scar, elevated beyond site of original injury

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Lichenification

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tightly packed set of papules that thickens skin; caused by prolonged intense scratching

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Lipoma

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benign fatty tumor

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Maceration

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softening of tissue by soaking

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Macule

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flat skin lesion with only a color change

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Nevus

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mole; circumscribed skin lesion due to excess melanocytes

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Nodule

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elevated skin lesion larger than 1 cm diameter

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Pallor

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excessively pale, whitish-pink color to lightly pigmented skin

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Papule

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palpable skin lesion smaller than 1 cm in diameter

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Plaque (skin)

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skin lesion in which papules coalesce or come together

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Pruritus

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itching

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Purpura

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red-purple skin lesion due to blood in tissues from breaks in blood vessels

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Pustule

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elevated cavity containing thick, turbid fluid

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Scale

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compact desiccated flakes of skin from shedding of dead skin cells

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Telangiectasia

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skin lesion due to permanently enlarged and dilated blood vessels that are visible

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Ulcer

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sloughing of necrotic inflammatory tissue that causes a deep depression in skin, extending into dermis

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Vesicle

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elevated cavity containing free fluid up to 1 cm in diameter

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Zosteriform

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linear shape of skin lesion along a nerve route

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Bruit

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blowing, swooshing sound heard through the stethoscope over an area of abnormal blood flow

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Dysphagia

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difficulty in swallowing

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45
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Goiter

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increase in size of thyroid gland that occurs with hyperthyrodism

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Lymphadenopathy

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enlargement of the lymph nodes due to infection, allergy, or neoplasm

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Macrocephalic

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refers to abnormally large head

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48
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Microcephalic

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refers to abnormally small head

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Normocephalic

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refers to round symmetric skull that is appropriately related to body size

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Toricollis

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head tilt due to shortening or spasm of one sternomastoid muscle

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51
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Vertigo

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illusory sensation of either the room or one’s own body spinning; not the same as dizziness

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Accommodation

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adaptation of the eye for near vision by increasing the curvature of the lens

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Anisocoria

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unequal pupil size

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Arcus senilis

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gray-white arc or circle around the limbus of the iris that is common with aging

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Argyll Robertson pupil

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pupil does not react to light; does constrict with accommodation

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A-V crossing

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crossing paths of an artery and vein in the ocular fundus

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57
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Bitemporal hemianopsia

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loss of both temporal visual fields

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Blepharitis

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inflammation of the glands and eyelash follicles along the margin of the eyelids

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Cataract

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opacity of the lens of the eye that develops slowly with aging and gradually obstructs vision

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Chalazion

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infection or retention cyst of a meibomian gland, showing as a beady nodule on the eyelid

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Conjunctivitis

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infection of the conjunctiva “pinkeye”

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Cotton wool area

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abnormal soft exudates visible as gray-white areas on the ocular fundus

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Cup-to-disc ratio

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ratio of the width of the physiologic cup to the width of the optic disc, normally half or less

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Diopter

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unit of strength of the lens setting on the ophthalmoscope that changes focus on the eye structure

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Diplopia

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double vision

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Drusen

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benign deposits on the ocular fundus that shows as round yellow dots and occur commonly with aging

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Ectropion

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lower eyelid loose and rolling outward

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Entripion

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lower eyelid rolling inward

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Exophthalmos

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protruding eyeballs

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Foeva

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area of keenest vision at the center of the macula on the ocular fundus

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Glaucoma

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a group of eye disease characterized by increased intraocular pressure

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Hordeolum

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(stye) red, painful pustule that is a localized infection of hair follicle at eyelid margin

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Lid lag

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abnormal white rim of sclera visible between the upper eyelid and the iris when a person moves the eyes downward

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Macula

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round darker area of the ocular fundus that mediates vision only from the central visual field

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Microaneurysm

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abnormal finding of round red dots on the ocular fundus thare are localized dilations of small vessels

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Miosis

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constricted pupils

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Mydriasis

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dilated pupils

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Myopia

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nearsighted; refractive error in which near vision is better than far vision

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Nystagmus

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involuntary, rapid, rhythmic movement of the eyeball

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Optic atropy

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pallor of the optic disc due to partial or complete death of the optic nerve

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Papilledema

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stasis of blood flow out of the ocular fundus; sign of icnreased intracranial pressure

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Presbyopia

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decrease in power of accommodation that occurs with aging

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Pterygium

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triangular opaque tissue on the nasal side of the conjunctiva that grows toward the center of the cornea

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Annulus

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outer fibrous rim encircling the eardrum

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Atresia

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congenital absence or closure of ear canal

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Cerumen

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yellow waxy material that lubricates and protects the ear canal

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Cochlea

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inner ear structure containing central hearing apparatus

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Eustachian tube

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connects the middle ear with the nasopharynx and allows passage of air

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Helix

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superior posterior free rim of the pinna

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Incus

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“anvil”; middle of the 3 ossicles of the middle ear

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Malleus

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“hammer”; first of the 3 ossibles of the middle ear

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Mastoid

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bony prominence of the skull located just behind the ear

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Organ of Corti

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sensory organ of hearing

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Otalgia

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pain in the ear

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Otitis externa

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inflammation of the outer ear and ear canal

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Otitis media

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inflammation of the middle ear and tympanic membrane

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Otorrhea

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discharge from the ear

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Pars flaccida

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small, slack, superior section of tympanic membrane

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Pinna

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auricle, or outer ear

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Stapes

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“stirrup”; inner of the 3 ossicles of the middle ear

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Tinnitus

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ringing in ears

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Tympanic membrane

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“eardrum”; thin translucent, oval membrane that stretches across the ear canal and separates the middle ear from the outer ear

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Umbo

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knob of malleus that shows through the tympanic membrane

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Vertigo

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a spinning, twirling question

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Aphthous ulcers

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“canker sores”, small, painful, round ulcers in the oral mucosa of unknown cause

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Buccal

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pertaining to the cheek

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Candidiasis

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(moniliasis) white, cheesy, crudlike patch on buccal mucosa due to superficial fungal infection

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Caries

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decay in teeth

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Cheilitis

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red, scaling, shallow, painful fissures at corners of mouth

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Choanal atresia

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closure of nasal cavity due to congenital septum between nasal cavity and pharynx

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Crypts

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indentations on surface of tonsils

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Epistaxis

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nosebleed, usually from anterior septum

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Epulis

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nontender, fibrous nodule of the gum

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Fordyce granules

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small, isolated, white or yellow papules on oral mucosa

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Gingivitis

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red, swollen gum margins that bleed easily

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Herpes simplex

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“Cold sores”; clear vesicles with red base that evolve into pustules, usually a lip-skin infection

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Koplik spots

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small, blue-white spots with red halo over the oral mucosa; early sign of measles

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Leukoplakia

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chalky, white, thick raised patch on sides of tongue; precancerous

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Malocclusion

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upper or lower dental arches out of alignment

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Papillae

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rough, bumpy elevations on dorsal surface of tongue

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Parotid glands

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pair of salivary glands in the cheeks in front of the ears

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Pharyngitis

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inflammation of throat

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Plaque

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soft, whitish debris on teeth

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Polyp

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smooth, pale gray nodules in the nasal cavity due to chronic allergic rhinitis

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Rhinitis

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red, swollen inflammation of nasal mucosa

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Thrush

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oral candidiasis in the newborn

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Turbinate

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one of 3 bony projections into nasal cavity

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Uvula

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free projection hanging down from the middle of the soft palate

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Discrete

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distinct, individual lesions that remain separate

e.g. acrochordon or skin tags, acne

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gyrate

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twisted, coiled spiral, snakelike lesions

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linear

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a scratch, streak, line, or stripe

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Grouped

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clusters of lesions

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Target

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resembles iris of eyes, concentric rings of color in lesions

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Polycyclic

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annular lesions grow together

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Patch

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macules that are larger than 1cm

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Tumor

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larger than few centimeters in diameter, firm or soft deeper into dermis; may be benign or maglignant,

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Wheal

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superficial raised, transient, and erythematous; slightly irregular shape from edema

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Urticaria (hives)

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wheals coalesce to form extensive reaction, intensely pruritic

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Cyst

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encapuslated fluid-filled cavity in dermis subcutaneous layer, tensely elevating skin

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Scar

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after a skin lesion is repaired, normal tissue is lost and replaced with connective tissue (collagen)

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Atrophic scar

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the resulting skin level is depressed with loss of tissue; a thinning of the epidermis ex. striae

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Pressure ulcer

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Injury to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin.

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Pattern injury

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is a bruise or wound whose shape suggests the instrument or weapon that caused it

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Hematoma

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is a bruise you can feel

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Port-Wine stain (Nevus Fammeus)

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a large, flat, mascular patch covering the scalp or face, frequently along the distribution of cranial nerve V

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Strawberry Mark (Immature Hemangioma)

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a raised bright red area with well-defined borders about 2 to 3 cm in diameter

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Cavernous Hemangioma (mature)

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a reddish-blue, irregular shaped, solid and spongy mass of blood vessels. May be present at birth, may enlarge during first 10 months

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Spider or Star Angioma

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a fiery red, star-shaped marking with a solid circular center

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venous lake

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a blue-purple dilation of venules and capillaries in a star-shaped, linear, or flaring pattern

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petechiae

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tiny punctate hemorrhages, t to 3 mm, round and discrete; dark red, purple, or brown color. Caused by bleeding from superficial capillaries

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Ecchymosis

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a purplish patch resulting from extravasation of blood into the skin, >3 mm in diameter

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Diaper Dermatitis

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red, moist, maculopapular patch with poorly defined borders in diaper area, extending along inguinal and gluteal folds

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Impetigo

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moist, thin-roofed vesicles with, thin, erthematous base. Rupture to form thick, honey colored crust. Highly contagious bacterial infection of skin

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Intertigo (Candidiasis)

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scalding red, moist patches with sharply demarcated borders, some loose scales. Usually in genital area extending along inguinal and gluteal folds

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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

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erythematous papules and vesicles, with weeping, oozing, and crusts. Lesions usually on scalp, forehead, cheeks, forearms, and wrists, elbows, backs of knees

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Measles (Rubeola)

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appears behind ears and spreads over face and then over neck, trunk, arms and legs; look coppery; characterized by Koplik spots

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German Measles (Rubella)

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pink, papular rash (similar to measles but paler) first appears on face, then spreads; no Koplik spots

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Chickenpox (Varicella)

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small, tight vesicles first appear on trunk and spread to face, arms, and legs (not palms or sores) Vesicles erupt in succeeding crops over several days; they become pustules and then crusts

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Primary contact dermatitis

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local inflammatory reaction to an irritant in the environment or an allergy

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Allergic drug reaction

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erythematous and symmetric rash, usually generalized

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Tinea Corporis (Ringworm of the body)

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scales–hyperpigmented in whites, depigmented in dark skinned people; on chest, abdomen, back of arms forming multiple circular lesions with clear centers

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Tinea Pedis (Ringworn of the foot)

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athletes foot, a fungal infection, first appears as small vesicles between toes, on sides of feet, and on soles; grows scaly and hard

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Labial Herpes Simplex (cold sores)

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infection has prodrome of skin tingling and sensitivity. lesion then erupts with tight vesicles followed by pustules and produces actuegingivostomatits with ulcers

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Herpes Zoster (shingles)

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small, grouped vesciles emerge along route of cutaneous sensory nerve, then pustules, then cursts. Caused by the varicella zoster virus, a reactivation of the dormant virus of chickenpox

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Tinea versicolor

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fine, scaling, round patches of pink, tan, or white that do not tan in sunlight, caused by a superficial fungal infection.

166
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Erythema Migrans of Lyme Disease

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firs stage - distinctive bulls eye

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Psoriasis

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scaly, erythematous patch, with silvery scales on top

168
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Basal cell carcinoma

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usually starts as skin-colored papule with a pearly translucent top and overlying telangiectasia. Then develops rounded, pearly borders with central red ulcer

169
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Squamous cell carcinoma

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squamous cell cancers arise from actinic keratoses or de novo. Erythematous caly patch with sharp margins, 1cm or more. Develops central ulcer, areas exposed to UV radiation

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Toxic alopecia

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patchy, asymmetric balding that accompanies severe illness or use of chemotherapy in which growing hairs are lost and resting hairs are spared

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Tinea Capitis (Scalp ringworm)

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rounded, patchy hair loss on scalp, leaving broken off hairs, pustules, and scales on skin; caused by fungal infection

172
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Alopecia areata

A

sudden appearance of sharply circumscribed, round or oval balding patch, usually with smooth, soft, hairless skin underneath

173
Q

Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cradle cap)

A

thick, yellow to white, greasy, adherent scales with mild erthyema on scalp and forehead; very common in early infancy

174
Q

Follicultis ( razor bumps )

A

superficial inflammatory infection of hair follicles. usually involves face and neck. Occurs after shaving when the hairs curl in on themselves and pierce the skin

175
Q

Pediculosis Capitis (head lice)

A

history includes intense itching of the scalp, especially the occiput

176
Q

Trichotillomania

A

traumatic self induced hair loss usually the result of compulsive twisting or plucking

177
Q

Hirustism

A

excess body hair in females forming a male sexual pattern; caused by endocrine or metabolic dysfunction, or occasionally is idiopathic

178
Q

Scabies

A

an intensely pruritic contagion caused by the scabies mite

179
Q

Paronchia

A

red, swollen, tender inflammation of the nail folds. Acute paronchyia is usually a bacterial infection with pus in the proximal nail fold

180
Q

Beau line

A

transverse furrow or grove. A depression across the nail that extends down to the nail bed. Occurs with any trauma that temporarily impairs nail formation

181
Q

Splinter hemorrhages

A

Red-brown linear streaks from damage to nail bed capillaries. They occur with systemic diseases

182
Q

Onychomycosis

A

This is a slow, persistent fungal infection of fingernails or toenails. Fungus causes change in color, texture, and thickness, with nail crumbling or breaking and loosening of the bail plate

183
Q

Late clubbing

A

inner edges of nail elevates; nail bed angle is greater than 180 degrees. may result from, increased platelet derived growth factor. Diseases that disrupt normal pulmonary circulation

184
Q

Pitting

A

sharply defined pitting and crumbling of nails with distal detachment often occurs with psoriasis

185
Q

Habit tic dystrophy

A

depression down middle of nail or multiple horizontal ridges, caused by continuous picking of cuticle by another finger

186
Q

Pseudostrabismus

A

has the appearance of strabismus because of epicanthic fold

187
Q

Strabismus

A

is true dysparity of the eye axis

188
Q

Periorbital edema

A

lids are swollen and puffy

189
Q

Exophthalmos (protruding eyes)

A

is a forward displacement of the eyeballs and widened palpebral fissures

190
Q

Enophthalmos (Suken eyes)

A

eyelids are recessed

191
Q

Ptosis

A

drooping upper lid; occurs from neuromusclar weakness

192
Q

Upward Palpebral Slant

A

large spacing between the eyes

193
Q

Ectropion

A

the lower lid is loose and rolling out,

194
Q

Entropion

A

the lower lid rolls in because of spasm of lids or scar tissue contracting

195
Q

Belpharitis

A

inflammation of the eyelids; red, scaly, greasy flakes and thickened, crusted lid margins

196
Q

Chalazion

A

A bead nodule protruding on the lid, is an infection or retention cyst of a meibomian gland

197
Q

Hordeolum

A

stye, is an acute localized staphylococcal infection of the hair follicles at the lid margin

198
Q

Dacryocystitis

A

is infection and blockage of sac and duct

199
Q

Basal cell carcinoma

A

is most often on the lower lip and presents as a small, painless nodule with central ulceration and sharp,rolled, out pearly edges

200
Q

Conjuctivitis

A

infection of the conjunctiva (pink eye)

201
Q

Iritis

A

circumcorneal redness; there is a deep, dull red halo around the iris and cornea

202
Q

Primary angle-closure glacucoma

A

acute narrow angle glaucoma shows circumcorneal redness around the iris, with a dilated pupil

203
Q

Central Gray Opacity (Nuclear Cataract)

A

nuclear cataract shows an opaque gray surrounded by a black background as it forms in the center of the lens nucleus

Health Assessment Across the Life Span (NURS 3250) (2 decks)

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