Benign vs Abnormal: Eyes, head, General Flashcards

1
Q

GENERAL/CONSTITUTIONAL

NAD

A

mild, moderate, severe distress

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2
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GENERAL/CONSTITUTIONAL

well developed, well nourished

A

cachectic (think of carcass), emaciated (abnormally thin or weak), malnourished

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3
Q

GENERAL/CONSTITUTIONAL

alert

A

somnolent (sleepy drowsy), obtunded (dull), unresponsive

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4
Q

HEAD

atraumatic/normocephalic (AT/NC)

A

any signs of trauma
sinus tenderness (sinusitis)
angioedema (allergic reaction)

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5
Q

EYES

PERRL

A

Anisocoria (unequal pupils)

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6
Q

EYES

EOMI

A

EOM Entrapment

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7
Q

EYES

sclerae are anicteric

A

Sclerae icterus (meaning eyes are yellow because of liver failure releasing bile)

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8
Q

EYES

Normal conjunctiva

A
pale conjunctiva (anemia)
conjunctival injection (conjunctivitis)
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