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Unit 12 & 13 Flashcards

1
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opt/o

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eyes or vision

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optic/o

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eyes or vision

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ocul/o

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eyes or vision

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ophthalm/o

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eyes or vision

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corne/o

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cornea
transparent, outer layer of eye
maintains shape and protects the inner portion

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kerat/o

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cornea
transparent, outer layer of eye
maintains shape and protects the inner portion

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cor/o

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pupil
black circular portion of eye
permits light to enter the eye

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pupill/o

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pupil
black circular portion of eye
permits light to enter the eye

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ir/o

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iris
colored portion of the eye
surrounds the pupil

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10
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retin/o

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retina
converts images into electrical impulses
transmits images to the brain

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blephar/o

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eyelid

protects the eye from foreign matter, excessive light, and impact

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12
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conjunctiv/o

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conjunctiva

mucous membrane lining of the eyelid and sclera

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scler/o

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sclera

white of the eye

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dacry/o

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tear, tear duct

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15
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cataract

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the clouding of the lens of the eye

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16
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glaucoma

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the loss of peripheral vision

tunnel vision

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strabismus

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crossing of the eyes
lazy eye
disorder in which eyes can not be directed toward the same object

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astigmatism

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unequal curvature of the cornea

causes eye to not focus properly; vision problems

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hyperopia

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farsightedness

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20
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myopia

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nearsightedness

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21
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diplopia

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double vision

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22
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monochromatism

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color blindness

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23
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nyctalopia

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night blindness

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24
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cryoretinopexy

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surgical fixation of the retina by using extreme cold

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25
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ophthalmoplegia

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paralysis of the eye muscle

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photophobia

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abnormal fear of or sensitivity to light

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27
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conjunctivitis

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pink eye

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28
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PERRLA

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pupils are equal, round, responsive to light and accommodation

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29
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aur/o

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ears

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30
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aur/i

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ears

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31
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ot/o

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ears

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acous/o

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hearing

33
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audi/o

A

hearing

34
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tympanic membrane

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transmits sound vibrations

35
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tympan/o

A

eardrum

36
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cochle/o

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cochlea

snail-shaped portion that contains organ of hearing

37
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otitis media

A

inflammation of middle ear

38
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vertigo

A

dizziness, whirling, loss of balance

39
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tinnitus

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ringing, buzzing, or roaring sound in the ear

40
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presbycusis

A

a progressive hearing loss occurring in old age

41
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ad lib

A

as desired

42
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ADL

A

activities of daily living

43
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BR

A

bed rest

44
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BRP

A

bathroom privileges

45
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W/C WC

A

wheelchair

46
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PDR

A

physicians’ desk reference

47
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AMA

A

american medical association

48
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CDC

A

center for disease control

49
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ENT

A

ears nose throat specialist

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Kg

A

kilogram

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L

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liter

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lb, #

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pound

53
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ml, mL

A

milliliter

54
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OTC

A

over the counter

55
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oz

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ounce

56
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DTaP

A

diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis

57
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HepA

A

hepatitis A vaccine

58
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HepB

A

hepatitis B vaccine

59
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Hib

A

haemophilus influenza B vaccine

60
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IPV

A

polio vaccine

61
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MMR

A

measles, mumps, rubella vaccine

62
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Tdap

A

tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis

63
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VAR

A

varicella

chicken pox vaccine

64
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diphtheria

A

a serious disease caused by a toxin made by bacteria that causes a thick coating in the back of the nose or throat that makes it hard to breathe or swallow

65
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tetanus

lockjaw

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causes painful fighting of the muscles, usually all over the body which can lead to locking of the jaw so the victim cannot open his mouth or swallow

66
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acellular

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vaccines that contain inactivated cells

67
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pertussis

A

whooping cough

68
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hepatitis A

A

a serious liver diseased caused by the hepatitis A virus

69
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hepatitis B

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a liver disease that results from infection

70
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haemophilus

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a bacterium that can cause a severe infection, occurring mostly in infants and children younger than five years of age

71
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polio

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a contagious viral illness that in its most severe form causes paralysis, difficulty breathing and sometimes death

72
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measles

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a highly contagious viral disease that can be very serious or even fatal. begins with fever followed by cough, runny nose and pink eye.

73
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mumps

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a contagious disease that leads to painful swelling of the salivary glands.

74
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rubella

german measles

A

contagious viral infection best known by its distinctive red rash that primarily affects the skin and lymph nodes

75
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varicella

A

chicken pox

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