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CH. 19 EENT EMERGENCIES Flashcards

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the surrounding structures and accessories of an organ; for the eye: the eyelid, lashes, lacrimal structures

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adnexa

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the ridges between the teeth which are covered with thickened connective tissues and epithelium

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alveolar ridges

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in the context of facial anatomy, small pits or cavities, such as the sockets for teeth

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alveoli

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a condition in which the pupils are not of equal size

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anisocoria

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the anterior area of the globe between the lens and the cornea that is filled with aqueous humor

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anterior chamber

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the clear watery fluid in the anterior chamber of the globe

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aqueous chamber

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the large outside portion of the ear through which sound waves enter the ear; also called the pinna

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auricle

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brusing over the mastoid bone behind the ear commonly seen following a basilar skull fracture; also called retroauricular eechymosis

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battle sign

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a clouding of the lens of the eye that is normally a result of aging

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cataract

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the visualization of the objects directly in front of you

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central vision

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the CSF drainage from the nose

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CSF rhinorrhea

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ear wax

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cerumen

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a small swollen bump or pustule on the external eyelid, resulting when the eyelid’s oil glands or ducts become blocked

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chalazion

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the shell shaped structure within the inner ear that contains the organ of corti

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cochlea

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a canal within the cochlea that receives vibrations from the ossicles

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cochlear duct

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a thin transparent membrane that covers the sclera and internal surfaces of the eyelids

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conjunctiva

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an inflammation of the conjunctivae that usually is caused by bacteria viruses allergies or foreign bodies that should be considered highly contagious and also called pink eye

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conjunctivitis

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the transparent anterior portion of the eye that overlies the iris and pupil

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cornea

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the part of the tooth that is external to the gum

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crown

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points at the top of a tooth

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cusps

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a collection of pus that forms in the gums facial tissues bones and/or neck

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dental abscess

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toothache

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dentalgia

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the principal mass of the tooth which is made up of a material that is much more dense and stronger than bone

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dentin

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a condition associated with diabetes in which the small blood vessels of the retina are affected and can eventually lead to blindness

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diabetic retinopathy

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paralysis of gaze or lack of coordination between the movements of the two eyes

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dysconjugate gaze

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pain when swallowing

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dysphagia

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the small flap of skin at the base of the tongue that covers the trachea and keeps food from entering the windpipe

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epiglottis

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nosebleed

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epistaxis

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the area in which sound waves are received from the auricle (pinna) before they travel to the eardrum and also called the ear canal

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external auditory canal

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one of three anatomic parts of the ear; it contains the pinna the ear canal and the external portion of the tympanic membrane

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external ear

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a group of conditions that lead to increased intraocular pressure causing damage to the optic nerve; a leading cause of blindness

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glaucoma

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the eyeball

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globe

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ninth cranial nerve and supplies motor fibers to the pharyngeal muscle providing taste sensation to the posterior portion of the tongue, and carrying parasympathetic fibers to the parotid gland

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glossopharyngeal nerve

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a red tender lump in the eyelid or at the lid margin; commonly known as a stye

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hordeolum

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bleeding into the anterior chamber of the eye resulting form direct ocular trauma

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hyphema

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twelfth cranial nerve; provides motor function to the muscles of the tongue and throat

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hypoglossal nerve

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one of the three anatomic parts of the ear; it consists of the cochlea and semicircular canals

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inner ear

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the colored portion of the eye

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iris

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inflammation of the iris; also called the anterior uveitis

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iritis

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irritation and swelling in the inner ear that produces a loss of balance and possibly tinnitus dizziness loss of hearing nausea and vomiting

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labyrinthitis

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the structures in which tears are secreted and drained from the eye

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lacrimal apparatus

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swelling and inflammation of the larynx that is associated with hoarseness or loss of voice

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laryngitis

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a transparent body within the globe that focuses light rays

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lens

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a type of cellulitis that occurs on the floor of the mouth under the tongue; caused by bacteria from an infected tooth root or mouth injury

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ludwig angina

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the process of chewing with the teeth

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mastication

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an inner ear disorder in which endolymphatic rupture creates increased pressure in the cochlear duct, which then leads to damage to the organ of court and the semicircular canal; symptoms include severe vertigo, tinnitus and sensorineuronal hearing loss

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meniere disease

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one of the three anatomic parts of the ear; it consists of the inner portion of the tympanic membrane and the ossicles

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middle ear

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the separation between the right and left nostrils

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nasal septum

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the passage through which the tears drain form the lacrimal sacs into the nasal cavity

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nasolacrimal duct

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third cranial nerve that innervates muscle causing the motion of the eyeballs

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oculomotor nerve

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either of the second cranial nerves that enter the eyeball posteriorly through the optic foramen

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optic nerve

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a condition that presents as white lesions on the tongue and inner cheeks caused by the fungus candidas albicans;also called thrush

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oral candidiasis

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an infection within the eye socket

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orbital cellulitis

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a structure located in the cochlea that contains hairs that are stimulated by vibrations to form nerve impulses that travel to the brain and are perceived as sound

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organ of corti

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the three small bones in the inner ear that transmit vibrations to the cochlear duct as the oval window

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ossicles

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an infection of either the outer or middle ear cavity

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otitis

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an oval opening between the middle ear and the vestibule

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oval window

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an eye condition that results form increased pressure on the optic nerve at the rear part of the eye and symptoms to include headache, nausea, vomiting, vision loss and narrowing vision fields

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papilledema

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the sinuses or hallowed sections of bone in the front of the head, that are lined with mucous membrane and drain into the nasal cavity

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paranasal sinuses

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an infection of the eyelid

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periorbital cellulitis

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visualization of lateral objects while looking forward

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peripheral vision

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a collection of infected material around the tonsils

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peritonsillar abscess

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inflammation of the pharynx

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pharyngitis

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the large outside portion of the ear through which sound waves enter the ear; also called the auricle

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pinna

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the posterior area of the globe between the lens and the iris

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posterior chamber

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specialized connective tissue within the pulp cavity of a tooth

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pulp

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the circular opening in the center of the eye through which light passes to the lens

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pupil

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a delicate 10 layered structure of nervous tissue located in the rear of the interior of the globe that receives light and generates nerve signals that are transmitted to the brain through the optic nerve

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retina

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separation of the inner layers of the retina from the underlying choroid, the vascular membrane that nourishes the retina

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retinal detachment

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a nasal disorder generally caused by allergens which result in production of chemicals that can cause inflammation

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rhinitis

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the white part of the eye

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sclera

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an infection of the sinuses characterized by the thick nasal discharge sinus and facial pressure headache and fever

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sinusitis

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the movement of both eyes in unison

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sympathetic eye movement

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a collection of disorders that present with jaw pain, and which occur when the connection between the temporal bone and temporomandibular joint erodes or moves out of proper alignment

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tmj joint disorders

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the perception of sound in the inner ear with no external environmental cause; often reported as ringing in the ears, but may be roaring buzzing or clicking

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tinnitus

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inflammation of the tonsils

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tonsillitis

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bacterial infection of the trachea

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tracheitis

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the fifth cranial nerve where the mandibular branch provides motor innervation to the muscles of mastication

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trigeminal nerve

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three bony shelves that protrude from the lateral walls of the nasal cavity and extend into the nasal passageway parallel to the nasal floor; serve to increase the surface area of the nasal mucosa thereby improving the process of warming filtering and humidification of inhaled air

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turbinates

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a thin membrane that separates the middle ear from the inner ear and sets up vibrations in the ossicles also called the eardrum

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tympanic membrane

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a type of dizziness in which a person experiences the sensation of movement when standing still or the environment moving around himself; due to an inner ear disorder

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vertigo

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the area in the brain where signals from the optic nerve are converted into visual images

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visual cortex

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a jellylike substance found in the posterior compartment of the eye between the lens and retina

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vitreous humor

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