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Medical Terminology: Scribing > Eyes > Flashcards

Eyes Flashcards

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USMLE® Step 1 flashcards
1
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Aniscoria

A

Unequal diameter of pupils

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Conjunctiva

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Thin outer lining of the eye and eyelid

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Conjunctival exudate

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Pus in the eyes

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Cornea

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Transparent frontal aspect of the eye, covering both the iris and pupil

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Diploplia

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Diagnosis of double vision

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EOMI

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Extra ocular muscles intact

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Flouresceine uptake

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Demonstrates the presence of a corneal abrasion

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Fluorescein

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Orange/yellow eyedrops used to detect corneal lesions, abrasions, or foreign
bodies

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Fundoscopic exam

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The use of an ophthalmoscope to look through the pupil and examine the
interior surface of the posterior eye

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10
Q

Fundus of the eye

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Interior surface of eye

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Hyphema

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Blood in anterior chamber of the eye, as seen during the fundoscopic exam

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12
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Lacrimal

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Referring to tears

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Nystagmus

A

Involuntary “shaking” eye movements, rather than normal continuous smooth
motion

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14
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Ophthalmalgia

A

Pain in the eye

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15
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Pale conjunctiva

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Pale inner aspect of the eyelid most often due to anemia

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16
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Papilledema

A

Swelling of optic disk due to increased intracranial pressure, seen
fundoscopically

17
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Periorbital ecchymosis

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Bruising around the eyes, indicative of trauma

18
Q

Photophobia

A

Light sensitivity

19
Q

Raccoon Eyes

A

bruising around the eyes ( indicates skull fracture)

20
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Sclera

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Dense, fibrous, opaque outer coat enclosing the eyeball except the part covered
by the cornea

21
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Scleral icterus

A

Yellowing of the sclera due to jaundice

22
Q

Stye/hordeolum

A

Small infected bump on the eyelid, usually in between the eyelash hairs

23
Q

Subconjunctival

hemorrhage

A

Blood in the white part of the eye

24
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Sunken eyes

A

Sign of dehydration

Medical Terminology: Scribing (10 decks)

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