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Ears/Nose/Throat Flashcards

1
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Auricle

A

External portion of the ear

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2
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Cerumen

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Earwax

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Labyrinthitis

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Infection of the deep inner ear, known as the labyrinth. Often causes vertigo.

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Loss of landmarks

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The TM is opaque, no loner transparent; indicates ear infection.

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5
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Otalgia

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Ear ache

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Otitis externa

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Outer ear infection

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Otitis media

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Middle ear infection

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Tinnitus

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“Ringing in the ears,” the perception of ringing even with no external stimuli

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9
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TM bulging

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“Outpooching” of the TM, indicative of inflammation

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10
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TM dullness

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Absence of light, reflection,, indicative of ear infection

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11
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TM erythema

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Redness of the TM; often indicative of infection

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12
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TM perforation

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Rupture of the eardrum

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13
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Tympanic membrane

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TM, the clear membrane inside the ear; ear drum

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14
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Epistaxis

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Hemorrhage from the nose; nose bleed

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Naris

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Nostril (pleural: nares)

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Rhinorrhea

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Clear nasal discharge

17
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Septal hematoma

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Bruise/swelling of septum (Sign of nose fracture)

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Decreased gag reflex

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Indicative of decreased level of consciousness or brainstem injury; concern for airway protection

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Dentition

20
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Dry mucosa

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Dry tongue, mouth, and lips indicating significant dehydration

21
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Edentulous

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Without teeth

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Gingiva

23
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Lingual

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Referring to the tongue

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Malocclusion

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Imperfect closure of opposing teeth, indicative of trauma or jaw fracture

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Odontalgia

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Odynophagia

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Painful swallowing

27
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Oropharynx

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The back of the mouth, where it meets the throat.

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Peritonsillar abscess

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Collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil

29
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Pharyngeal abscess

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Collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil

30
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Pharyngeal erythema

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Redness of the pharynx, indicating a throat infection

31
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Pharyngitis

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Throat infection

32
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Secretion pooling

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Poor ability to handle secretions (saliva); drooling at the mouth and gagging

33
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Tacky mucosa

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Sticky tongue, mouth, and lips indicating early dehydration.

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Tonsillar edema

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Swelling of the tonsils, indicating infection

35
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Tonsillar exudate

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Pus on the tonsils, indicating infection of the tonsils

36
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Trismus

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Inability to fully open mouth due to inflamed jaw muscles

37
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Uvula midline

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Uvula in normal position (not shifted)

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