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PNUR 121 key terms chap. 33
drugs for eye and ear disorders
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Undergraduate 1
05/31/2009

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closed-angle glaucoma
Definition
called acute glaucoma, this type of glaucoma is caused by the iris blocking trabecular meshwork, hindering outflow of aqueous fluid
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cycloplagia
Definition
blurred vision
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cycloplegic drugs
Definition
drugs that relax or temporarily paralyze ciliary muscles
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external otitis
Definition
commonly called swimmer's ear, this is inflammation of the outer ear
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mastoiditis
Definition
inflammation of the mastoid sinus
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miosis
Definition
constriction of the pupil
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miotics
Definition
drugs that cause pupil constriction
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mydriasis
Definition
dilation of the pupil
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mydriatic drugs
Definition
drugs that cause pupil  dilation
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open-angle glaucoma
Definition
also called chronic simple glaucoma, this type of glaucoma is caused by congestion of trabecular meshwork, hindering outflow of aqueous fluid
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otitis media
Definition
inflammation of the middle ear
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tonometry
Definition
technique for measuring eye tension and pressure
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