Symptom names Flashcards

1
Q

Xerophthalmia

A

Do not produce tears

xero = dry
optha = eye

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2
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Nyctanopia

A

Night blindness

opia = vision/vision defect

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3
Q

Food sources of Vitamin D

A

Salmon
Mushrooms

SUN

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4
Q

Major functions of Vitamin D (2)

A

Bones (growth/strength)

Regulates Calcium and Phosphorus - can’t absorb w/o D

Immunity

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5
Q

Vitamin D deficiency

A

Rickets
Osteomalacia

Bone issues because w/o D you can’t absorb Ca/Ph

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6
Q

Glossitis

A

Inflammation of TONGUE

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7
Q

Stomatitis

A

Inflammation of MOUTH

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8
Q

Chelitis

A

Inflammation of LIPS

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9
Q

Cheilosis

A

Chapped and fissued LIPS

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10
Q

Angular stomatitis

A

Cracks in corner of mouth

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11
Q

Symptoms of riboflavin deficiency

A

VERY RARE

inflammation of mouth area

Glossitis (tongue)
Angular/Stomatitis (mouth)
Cheilitis/Cheilosis (lips)

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12
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sarcopenia

A

loss of muscle mass

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13
Q

bradycardia

A

slower than normal heart rate

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14
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asthenia

A

physical weakness or lack of energy

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15
Q

Enteritis

A

inflammation of small intestine

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