Eyes Ears Head Face Neck Flashcards
1
Q
Left Facial Palsy
- what happens?
A
- affect/paralyzed side can’t blink, raise eyebrows, whistle, or show teeth.
2
Q
acromegaly
A
- excessive secretion of growth hormone after puberty
- creates an overgrowth of facial features
3
Q
Grave’s disease (Hyperthyroidism)
Sign?
Symptoms
A
increased production of thyroid hormones
SYMPTOMS
- fatigue, weight loss, muscle cramp, heat intolerance
SIGNS
- tachycardia, diaphoresis, muscle tremor, thin hair, bulging eyeballs
4
Q
Myxedema (Hypothyroidism)
A
deficiency of thyroid hormones SYMPTOMS - fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance SIGNS - puffy face, hands, feet; dry skin, hair and eyebrows
5
Q
Ptosis
A
- drooping upper lid
- ## cranial nerve IIi damage, or sympathetic nerve damage
6
Q
Hordeolum (stye)
A
- an acute localized staph. cocc infection