Unit 12 & 13 Flashcards
opt/o
eyes or vision
optic/o
eyes or vision
ocul/o
eyes or vision
ophthalm/o
eyes or vision
corne/o
cornea
transparent, outer layer of eye
maintains shape and protects the inner portion
kerat/o
cornea
transparent, outer layer of eye
maintains shape and protects the inner portion
cor/o
pupil
black circular portion of eye
permits light to enter the eye
pupill/o
pupil
black circular portion of eye
permits light to enter the eye
ir/o
iris
colored portion of the eye
surrounds the pupil
retin/o
retina
converts images into electrical impulses
transmits images to the brain
blephar/o
eyelid
protects the eye from foreign matter, excessive light, and impact
conjunctiv/o
conjunctiva
mucous membrane lining of the eyelid and sclera
scler/o
sclera
white of the eye
dacry/o
tear, tear duct
cataract
the clouding of the lens of the eye
glaucoma
the loss of peripheral vision
tunnel vision
strabismus
crossing of the eyes
lazy eye
disorder in which eyes can not be directed toward the same object
astigmatism
unequal curvature of the cornea
causes eye to not focus properly; vision problems
hyperopia
farsightedness
myopia
nearsightedness
diplopia
double vision
monochromatism
color blindness
nyctalopia
night blindness
cryoretinopexy
surgical fixation of the retina by using extreme cold
ophthalmoplegia
paralysis of the eye muscle
photophobia
abnormal fear of or sensitivity to light
conjunctivitis
pink eye
PERRLA
pupils are equal, round, responsive to light and accommodation
aur/o
ears
aur/i
ears
ot/o
ears
acous/o
hearing
audi/o
hearing
tympanic membrane
transmits sound vibrations
tympan/o
eardrum
cochle/o
cochlea
snail-shaped portion that contains organ of hearing
otitis media
inflammation of middle ear
vertigo
dizziness, whirling, loss of balance
tinnitus
ringing, buzzing, or roaring sound in the ear
presbycusis
a progressive hearing loss occurring in old age
ad lib
as desired
ADL
activities of daily living
BR
bed rest
BRP
bathroom privileges
W/C WC
wheelchair
PDR
physicians’ desk reference
AMA
american medical association
CDC
center for disease control
ENT
ears nose throat specialist
Kg
kilogram
L
liter
lb, #
pound
ml, mL
milliliter
OTC
over the counter
oz
ounce
DTaP
diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis
HepA
hepatitis A vaccine
HepB
hepatitis B vaccine
Hib
haemophilus influenza B vaccine
IPV
polio vaccine
MMR
measles, mumps, rubella vaccine
Tdap
tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis
VAR
varicella
chicken pox vaccine
diphtheria
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
tetanus
lockjaw
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
acellular
vaccines that contain inactivated cells
pertussis
whooping cough
hepatitis A
a serious liver diseased caused by the hepatitis A virus
hepatitis B
a liver disease that results from infection
haemophilus
a bacterium that can cause a severe infection, occurring mostly in infants and children younger than five years of age
polio
a contagious viral illness that in its most severe form causes paralysis, difficulty breathing and sometimes death
measles
a highly contagious viral disease that can be very serious or even fatal. begins with fever followed by cough, runny nose and pink eye.
mumps
a contagious disease that leads to painful swelling of the salivary glands.
rubella
german measles
contagious viral infection best known by its distinctive red rash that primarily affects the skin and lymph nodes
varicella
chicken pox
