Olfactory Flashcards
1
Q
Hyposmia
A
Partial loss of smell, caused by viral infection/head injury/dementia
2
Q
Anosmia
A
Total loss of smell
3
Q
Hyperosmia
A
Exaggerated sensitivity
4
Q
Dyosmia
A
Distorted sense of smell
5
Q
Olfactory hallucinations are caused by
A
Complex partial seizures
6
Q
When testing this nerve, what do you ask the patient?
A
Have you had any change in smell, if so, is it on one side or both?
