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Chapter 17 Flashcards

1
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Amblyopia

A

lazy eye

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2
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Atropine

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a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of low heart rate

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3
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Cellulitis

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a common bacterial skin infection that causes redness, swelling, and pain in the infected area of the skin

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Conjunctiva

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the mucous membrane that covers the front of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids

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5
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Diplopia

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double vision

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Macula

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part of the retina at the back of the eye

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7
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Myringotomy

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surgical incision into the eardrum, to relieve pressure or drain fluid

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8
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Phacoemulsification

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the most common cataract surgery technique performed

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9
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Photophobia

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sensitivity to light

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10
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Seborrhea

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dandruff

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11
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Serous

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producing serum

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12
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Stapedectomy

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surgery to treat hearing loss caused by otosclerosis

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Suppurative

A

production of, pus

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14
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Tinnitus

A

ringing of the ears

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15
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Tonometer

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a test to measure the pressure inside your eyes

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16
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Tympanoplasty

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surgery to repair a hole in the eardrum

17
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Vertigo

A

he sensation that you, or the environment around you, is moving or spinning

18
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Name four common refractive errors

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Nearsightedness (myopia) makes far-away objects look blurry.

Farsightedness (hyperopia) makes nearby objects look blurry.

Astigmatism can make far-away and nearby objects look blurry or distorted.

Presbyopia makes it hard for middle-aged and older adults to see things up close.

19
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Identify the signs and symptoms of nystagmus

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Uncontrolled eye movement. This movement is unpredictable and may cause your eyes to move slowly, then quickly, and then slowly again.

20
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Describe the treatment for stye, or hordeolum

A

Antibiotics. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotic eyedrops or a topical antibiotic cream to apply to your eyelid

21
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Discuss the prognosis of corneal abrasions

A

usually excellent if treatment is prompt; however, untreated corneal abrasions can lead to blindness

22
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List the various causes of cataracts

A 
Increasing age.
Diabetes.
Excessive exposure to sunlight.
Smoking.
Obesity.
High blood pressure.
23
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Restate the prognosis for and prevention of glaucoma

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If left untreated, glaucoma will eventually cause blindness

24
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Discuss the process that causes retinal detachment

A

prescription eyedrops, oral medications, laser treatment, surgery

25
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List the prevention of age-related macular degeneration

A

no smoking
lower cholesterol
supplements
eat leafy greens

26
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Describe the symptoms of strabismus

A

double vision, headaches, difficulty reading, eyestrain, and closing one eye when viewing far away objects or when in bright light

27
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Identify the signs and symptoms of conjunctivitis

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Pink or red color

Swelling

Increased tear production.

Feeling like a foreign body is in the eye(s) or an urge to rub the eye(s)

Itching, irritation, and/or burning.

28
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Describe uveitis

A

form of eye inflammation. It affects the middle layer of tissue in the eye wall (uvea)

29
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Restate the signs and symptoms of blepharitis

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Watery eyes.
Red eyes.
A gritty, burning or stinging sensation in the eyes.
Eyelids that appear greasy.
Itchy eyelids.
Red, swollen eyelids.
Flaking of the skin around the eyes.
Crusted eyelashes.
30
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Describe the etiology of keratitis.

A

can be caused by a relatively minor injury, by wearing your contact lenses too long or by a foreign body in the eye

31
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Identify the treatment for impacted cerumen

A

placing a few drops of mineral oil, baby oil, glycerin, or commercial drops in the ear

32
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Describe the etiology of external otitis, or swimmer’s ear

A

caused by fungi or bacteria

33
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Compare and contrast serous otitis media with suppurative otitis media

A

non-infected fluid vs mucosa

34
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Define otosclerosis

A

a hereditary disorder causing progressive deafness due to overgrowth of bone in the inner ear

35
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Discuss the treatment for motion sickness

A

antihistamines, both prescription and over-the-counter

36
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Identify the treatment for Ménière disease

A

Rehabilitation. …
Hearing aid. …
Positive pressure therapy

37
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Recall the client communication for hearing loss

A

face the person

speak clearly

38
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List at least three common symptoms for both eye and ear diseases and disorders

A

change in vision
eye redness
pain

hearing loss
tinnitus
ear pressure

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