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Chapter 5: Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and Ear: Diagnosis Flashcards

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What is the diagnosis of Presbyopia

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tests for visual acuity and refraction to diagnose

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What is the diagnosis of Nystagmus

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clinically by external examination of eyes and observation of movements

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What is the diagnosis of Strabismus

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physician performs complete ophthalmic exam and orders tests for underlying cause

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What is the diagnosis of Hordeolum (Stye)

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visual examination alone

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What is the diagnosis of Chalazion

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visual examination and patient history

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What is the diagnosis of Keratitis

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examining cornea using a slit lamp confirms; indicate URI

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What is the diagnosis of Blepharitis

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visual examination of eyelids; presence of collarettes (tiny scales)

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What is the diagnosis of Entropion

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lashes are visible on conjunctiva by examination

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What is the diagnosis of Ectropion

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visual examination

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What is the diagnosis of Blepharoptosis

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blood tests and imaging to rule out underlying disease; obvious by looking

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What is the diagnosis of Conjunctivitis

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examination reveals inflammation of the conjunctiva

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What is the diagnosis of Corneal Abrasion or Ulcer

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presence of characteristic symptoms as well as by a visual examination; stain with fluorescein; opaque area

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What is the diagnosis of Episcleritis/Scleritis

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blood tests to determine underlying causes; ultrasound, MRI to identify underlying cause

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What is the diagnosis of Cataract

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ophthalmoscopy with dilation of eye and a slit-lamp examination

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What Is the diagnosis of Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma

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ophthalmic exam with tonometry; examining optic nerve

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What is the diagnosis of Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma

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substantial intraocular pressure; use goniolens to determine open or closed

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What is the diagnosis of Macular Degeneration

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thorough exam by an ophthalmologist with dilated; pigment changes in macular area and drusen deposits

18
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What is the diagnosis Diabetic Retinopathy

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opthalmoscopic examination detects retinal effects of diabetes

19
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What is the diagnosis of Retinal Detachment

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ophthalmoscopic examination readily reveals the retinal detachment

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What is the diagnosis of Uveitis

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slit lamp examination; sometimes skin tests for TB; toxoplasmosis

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What is the diagnosis of Exophthalmos

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ophthalmic exam obvious; determine underlying cause

22
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What is the diagnosis of Cancer of the Eye

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routine eye exam; ultrasound; funduscopic examination and MRI

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What is the diagnosis of Impacted Cerumen

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otologic examination, and patient history

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What is the diagnosis of Infective Otitis Externa

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otologic examination, and patient history; bacterial culture if caused by bacteria

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What is the diagnosis of Swimmer’s Ear

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otologic examination, and patient history; bacterial culture if caused by bacteria

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What is the diagnosis of Otitis Media

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otoscopy revelas presence of fluid-filled middle ear; audiometry determine if any hearing loss

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What is the diagnosis of Otosclerosis

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audiogram, patient history, and otoscopy

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What is the diagnosis of Meniere’s Disease

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presence of four core symptoms: recurring vertigo, tinnitus, progressive hearing loss, sensation of fullness (aural fullness) in ear

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What is the diagnosis of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

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history and examination; false sensation of room spinning or patient spinning, nystagmus

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What is the diagnosis of Labyrinthitis

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results of several tests: audiometry and blood, neurologic, caloric, imaging studies

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What is the diagnosis of Ruptured Tympanic Membrane (Ruptured Eardrum)

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visual examination of ear with otoscope; purulent drainage present

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What is the diagnosis of Cholesteatoma

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otoscopy, and audiometry; culture of drainage for effective treatment

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What is the diagnosis of Mastoiditis

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history, otoscopy, audiomety, radiographic studies; blood and culture studies

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What is the diagnosis of Sensorineural Hearing Loss

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audiometry findings; finding underlying cause if there is one

35
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What is the diagnosis of Cancer of the Ear

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symptoms lead to diagnosis; biopsy to confirm nature of lesion; CT and MRI to evaluate extent

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