clinical connection Chapter 15 Flashcards
What is Analgesia?
Pain sensations sometimes occur out of proportion to minor damage, persist chronically due to an injury, or even appear for no obvious reason.
How can Asprin and IBuprofen help with analgesia
block formation of prostaglandins, which stimulate nociceptors. , provide short-term pain relief by blocking conduction of nerve impulses along the axons of first-order pain neurons.
What is cerebral Palsy ?
A motor disorder that results in the loss of muscle control and coordination; caused by damage of the motor areas of the brain during fetal life, birth, or infancy.
What is parkinson Disease?
is a progressive disorder of the CNS that typically affects its victims around age 60
What is conjunctivitis ?
An inflammation of the conjunctiva; when caused by bacteria
What is Glaucoma ?
abnormally high intraocular pressure as a result of a buildup of aqueous humor within the anterior cavity.
Cataracts ?
A common cause of blindness is a loss of transparency of the lens.
The lens becomes cloudy (less transparent) due to changes in the structure of the lens proteins.
Detached Retina ?
retina becomes separated from its underlying supportive tissue.
What is hyperopia ?
a reduced ability to smell, affects half of those over age 65 and 75% of those over age 80.
Myopia?
when the eye does not bend (refract) light properly. Light does not focus correctly
Astigmatism?
cornea is irregularly shaped or sometimes because of the curvature of the lens inside the eye.
Why are corneal implants Successful
can restore vision, reduce pain and improve the appearance of a damaged or diseased cornea.
