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Sensory Alterations
Patho Exam 4
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Pathology
Graduate
12/06/2013

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Term
Conjunctivitis Risks (R)
Definition
exposure to allergy, virus, bacteria, or extended use of bacteria

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Term
Conjunctivitis Patho (P)
Definition
infection of epithelia of conjunctiva
Term
Conjunctivitis Manifestation (M)
Definition
inflammation of conjunctiva
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Conjunctivitis Treatment (T)
Definition
antibiotic, antiviral(HSV), or antihistamine/anti-inflammatory eyedrops
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Keratitis R
Definition
injury, immunosuppression, and warm climate
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Keratitis P
Definition
inflammation of the cornea due to foreign bodies or infection
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Keratitis M
Definition
Redness/Pain, discharge, photophobia
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Keratitis T
Definition
eyepatch/topical meds, antibiotic/viral/fungal eyedrops, or corneal transplant (severe)
Term
Glaucoma R
Definition
Intraocular pressure/comorbidities, age, ethnicity/family history
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Glaucoma P
Definition
optic neuropathy, optic disc cupping, and visual field loss
Open-angle: blocked trabecular meshwork--> increased IOP
Angle-closure: meshwork impacted on lens, preventing aqueous humor drainage--> increased IOP
Term
Glaucoma M
Definition
Open-angle: gradual loss of peripheral vision/tunneling in advanced cases
Angle-closure: eye pain/redness, sudden visual disturbance, and N/V
Term
Glaucoma T
Definition
Open Angle: medication (eyedrops/pills) to lessen IOP, surgery
Angle-Closure: emergent medicine and iridotomy
Term
Cataracts R
Definition
Age/family history, diabetes/obesity, alcohol abuse/smoking, etc.
Term
Cataracts P
Definition
Clouding of the lens caused by breakdown of the tissues therein which accumulates with age
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Cataracts M
Definition
clouded/yellowed/dimmed vision, double vision
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Cataracts T
Definition
cataract surgery
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Macular Degeneration R
Definition
Age, Family History/Race, Obesity/Unhealthy Diet/Cardiovascular Disease
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Macular Degeneration P
Definition
Dry: the idiopathic thinning and breaking down of the macula with age
Wet: severe vision loss, almost always starts as dry
Term
Macular Degeneration M
Definition
dimmed/blurred vision, minor hallucinations
Term
Macular Degeneration T
Definition
Vitamin therapy, telescopic lens implant
Term
Cycloplegia
Definition
paralysis of the ciliary muscle--> inability to change focus of lens
Term
Presbyopia
Definition
age-related weakening of the ciliary muscles
Term
Otitis Externa R
Definition
"Swimmer's Ear": swimming/dirty water, narrow ear canal, foreign object use (q-tips, hearing aids, headphones)
Term
Otitis Externa P
Definition
Bacterial/viral/fungal infection of the ear canal via water/soil
Term
Otitis Externa M
Definition
itching/redness, discomfort, drainage
Term
Otitis Externa T
Definition
Cleaning, anti-infection meds, pain meds
Term
Otitis Media R
Definition
Young age/group child care, bottle-feeding, seasonal factors/poor air quality
Term
Otitis Media P
Definition
Types: Acute (rapid onset infection, Recurrent (us. due to environmental factor), and w/Effusion (build-up of discharge)
viral/bacterial infection of the middle ear
Term
Otitis Media M
Definition
Pain, drainage, and diminished hearing
Term
Otitis Media T
Definition
Wait-and-see, pain management, and antibiotics
Term
Vestibular System
Definition
bony complex in the inner ear which allows for kinesthesia through the use of three semicircular ducts (anterior, posterior, and horizontal) the movement of mucous through which is picked up by the fine hairs of the utricle and saccule; information which is then conveyed to the brain
Term
Treatments for Vestibular Disorders
Definition
Antihistamines: suppress motion illusion
Anticholinergics: suppress the vestibular system
Antiemetics: reduce N/V symptoms
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