T3 - Chapter 10 Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat Flashcards
1
Q
what does the thyroid gland regulate?
A
- cellular metabolism
- mental and physical growth
2
Q
what foods trigger headaches?
A
- alcohol
- avocado
- bananas
- canned figs
- chocolate
- herring
- hot dogs
- meats
- nuts
- onions
- tea and coffee
- yogurt
3
Q
what is presyncope?
A
- felling of faintness and impending loss of consciousness
- often a cardiovascular symptom
4
Q
what is disequilibrium?
A
- feeling of falling
- often a locomotor problem
5
Q
what is vertigo?
A
- feels like whirling or spinning
- symptom of vestibular dysfunction
6
Q
cataracts risk factors
A
- between 65-74 yrs
- women have higher risk
- african americans have highest risk
- smokers 2x risk
- alcohol
- medication: corticosteroids taken over long period of time
- diabetes
7
Q
glaucoma risk factors
A
- over age of 50
- family history
- african americans
- medication: corticosteroids
- diabetes and hypertension
8
Q
microcephaly
A
abnormally small head
9
Q
macrocephaly
A
abnormally large head
