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A&P
A&P II Senses chp 17
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A disease of the eye that is also called Madras Eye and can be chronic or acute is called ____________________. | conjunctivitis |
| A condition of the eye that is caused by increased pressure in the fluid and interferes with the optic nerve is called ______________________. | glaucoma |
| This condition, also called "farsightedness", occurs when patients cannot focus on nearby objects. | hyperopia |
| A visual condition that occurs as a process of natural aging. | presbyopia |
| Caused by diabetes, this condition attacks the retina of the eye. | diabetic retinopathy |
| The outward turning of one eye is called ________________. | exotropia |
| A condition of the eyes that is characterized by pendular jerky movements is called __________________. | nystagmus |
| A procedure where the lens of the eye is removed because it has become cloudy is called _________________. | cataract extraction |
| Inflammation of the inner ear that is normally caused by an acute febrile process is called __________________. | labrynthitis |
| _________________ is also known more commonly as "swimmer's ear". | otitis externa |
| The abnormal sensation of noises in the ear is called _________________. | tinnitus |
| The abnormal sensation of a whirling motion is called ________________. | vertigo |
| Also called a tympanotomy, a _______________ is a procedure that punctures the tympanic membrane. | myringotomy |
| A small electronic device that is placed in the ear to improve hearing is called a __________________. | cochlear implant |
| A procedure that can repair a damaged eardrum, stop infection and improve hearing is called a ______. | tympanoplasty |
| A ________ procedure is where an infected portion of the bone behind the ear is removed. | mastiodectomy |
| A hard, cystic, mass present on the eyelid is called a __________. | chalazion |
| Cross-eyed is also reffered to as _______. | esotropia |
| The typical procedure performed to remove cataracts is called _________. | phacoemulsification |
| PERRLA | pupils equal round and reactive to light and accomodation |
| IOL | intraocular lens |
| HEENT | head eyes ears nose and throat |
| PE tube | pressure-equalizing tube |
| When a physician surgically repairs the cornea it is called a __________. | keratoplasty |
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