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unit 12 and 13- Special Senses Flashcards

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ad lib

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as desired

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ADL

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activities of daily living

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BR

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Bed Rest

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BRP

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Bathroom Privileges

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W/C

WC

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Wheel Chair

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PDR

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Physicians’ Desk Reference

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AMA

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American Medical Association

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CDC

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Center for Disease Control

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ENT

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ears, nosem throat specialist (otorhinolaryngologist)

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Kg

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Kilogram

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L

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Liter

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lb

#

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Pound

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ml

mL

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Milliliter

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OTC

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Over-the-Counter (no prescription required)

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oz

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Ounce

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DTaP

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Diptheria-tetanus-acellular-pertussis

(usually given to children younger than 7 years old)

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HepA

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Hepatitis A vaccine

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HepB

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Hepatitis B Vaccine

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Hib

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Haemophilus Influenza B Vaccine

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IPV

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Polio Vaccine (inactivated polio vaccine)

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MMR

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Measles, Mumps, Rubella (vaccine)

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Tdap

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tetanus-diptheria-acceluar pertussis

(usually given to children under 7 years old)

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VAR

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Varicella (chicken pox vaccine)

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Diptheria

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a serious disease caused by a toxin (poison) made by bacteria that causes a thick coating in the back of the nose or throat that makes it hard to breathe or swallow. It can be deadly.

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Tetanus (lockjaw)

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causes painful tightening 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. Tetanus leads to death in up to 2 out of 10 cases.

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Acellular

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Vaccines that contain inactivated cells

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Pertussis (whooping cough)

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a highly contagious respiratory disease known for uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe. After fits of many coughs, someone with pertussis often needs to take deep breaths which result in a “whooping” sound. Pertussis most commonly affects infants and young children and can be fatal, especially in babiesless than 1 year of age.

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Hepatitis A

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A serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. Children with the virus often have no symptoms, but they can pass it on to their parents or caregivers, who can get very sick.

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Hepatitis B

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A liver disease that results from nfection with the Hepatitis B virus. It can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious, lifelong illness. Hepatitis B is usally spread when blood, semen, or another body fluid from a person infected with the hepatitis B virus enters the body through sexual contact with an infected person or sharing needles, syringes, or other drug- injection equipment. Hepatitis B can also be passed from an infected mother to her baby at birth.

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Haemophilus

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A bacterium that can cause a severe infection, occuring mostly in nifants and children younger than five years of age that can cause lifelong disability and be deadly. in spite of its name haemophilus Influenza bacteria do not cause influenza (the “flu”).

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apt/o

optic/o

ocul/o

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eyes or vision

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corne/o

karat/o

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transparent outer layer of eye

maintains shape and protects the inner portion

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cor/o

pupill/o

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black circular portion of the 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 pupilretin/o

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retin/o

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retina

converts images into

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cryoretinopexy

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surgical fixation of the retina by using extreme cold (carbon dioxide)

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photophobia

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abnormal fear of or sensitivity to light

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opthalmoplegia

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paralysis of the eye muscle

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conjunctivitis

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pink eye

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PERRLA

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pupils are equal, round, responsive to light and acommodation

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aur/o

aur/i

ot/o

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ears

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acous/o

audi/o

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hearing

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tymapnic membrane

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tympan/o= eardrum

transmits sound vibrations

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cochlea

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cochle/o

snal-shaped portion that contains organ of hearing

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otitis media

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inflammation of the middle ear

usually associated with an URI in children

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vertigo

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dizziness, whirling, loss of balance

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tinnitius

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ringing, buzzing, or roaring sound in the ear

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presbycusis

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a progressive hearing loss occuring in old age

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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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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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cataract

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the clouding of the lens of the eye

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glaucoma

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the loss of peripheral vision

“tunnel vision”

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stabismus

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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”; most common after the after the age of 40

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myopia

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“nearsightedness”; commonly detected in school-age children

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diplopia

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double vision

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monochromatism

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“color blindness”

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nyctalopia

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“night blindness”

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