15 - mouth + throat Flashcards
dysphagia is often r/t
- aging
- stroke
- dementia
- neurological diseases
- cancers of the head, neck, esophagus
achalasia
motility disorder assoc w loss of esophageal peristalsis or failure of LES to relax upon swallowing
-cause is unknown
loss of taste is often assoc w
colds
foul taste may signal
gum infection or inadequate care of teeth/dentures
sore throat may be a result of..
- sinus drainage
- viral/bacterial inefction
- sign of throat cancer
recurrent hoarseness may indicate
cancer of larynx
lesions or blisters on lips may be causes bye
herpes simplex virus
–these lesions are known as fever blisters or cold sores
lesions on lips must be evaluated for…
cancer
smooth, coated or hairy tongue are r/t
dehydration
small tongue may indicate
undernutrition
tremor of the tongue may indicate a dysfunction
dysfunction of CN 7
frenulum
small flab that connects protruding portion of lip or tongue
sense of taste is innervated by CN ___
7 + 9
movement of tongue is innervated by CN ___
12
rising of soft palate when saying AAAA tests for CN __
9 + 10