Question 1

The nose utilizes this type of receptor

Accepted Answer

The nose utilizes chemical receptors to detect different scents and odors.

Question 2

The linking form xer/o is

Accepted Answer

The linking form xer/o means dry, as seen in words like xeroderma (dry skin) and xerophthalmia (dry eyes).

Question 3

An entropion

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Entropion is a condition where the eyelid is turned inward, causing the lashes to rub against the eye. This can lead to irritation and damage to the cornea. None of the other choices are characteristic of entropion.

Question 4

Amblyopia

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Amblyopia, also known as "lazy eye," is a condition where there is reduced vision in one eye despite it appearing normal. This can lead to dim or blurry vision.

Question 5

The glossopharyngeal nerve is CN

Accepted Answer

The glossopharyngeal nerve is the ninth cranial nerve (CN IX).

Question 6

Myring/o is the linking form for

Accepted Answer

Myring/o refers to the tympanic membrane (TM) which is also called the eardrum.

Question 7

Loss of half of visual field/vision

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Hemianopia is the loss of half of the visual field or vision, usually due to damage to the optic pathways or occipital lobe of the brain. TIA (transient ischemic attack) refers to a temporary episode of neurological dysfunction caused by insufficient blood flow to the brain. Anosmia refers to loss of the sense of smell, and tinnitus refers to ringing in the ears.

Question 8

This is sparked by changes in temperature?

Accepted Answer

Thermoreceptors are sensory receptors that detect changes in temperature. They are specialized neurons located in the skin and other body tissues that respond to changes in temperature by firing action potentials. This allows the body to detect shifts in external or internal temperature and respond appropriately to maintain homeostasis.

Question 9

Antiseizure medication are often useful for this pain related term

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Neuropathy refers to nerve pain, and antiseizure medications have been found to be helpful in treating this type of pain.

Question 10

Ursela is having disruptive noises in her ears. This is best termed

Accepted Answer

Ursela's symptoms of disruptive noises in her ears are indicative of tinnitus, which is a ringing, buzzing, hissing, or other similar sound in the ears. Hordeolum refers to a sty or infection of an eyelash follicle, entropion is an inward turning of the eyelid, and stapeditis is a rare inflammation of the stapes bone in the middle ear.

Question 11

Aniso-

Accepted Answer

Aniso- is a prefix that means unequal.

Question 12

PERRLA is a finding for this area

Accepted Answer

PERRLA stands for Pupils Equal Round Reactive to Light and Accommodation. It is a test performed on the eyes to assess their response to light and near/far vision.

Question 13

A cycloplegic medication will affect the

Accepted Answer

Cycloplegic medication affects the iris, causing its muscles to not contract, resulting in dilation of the pupil. This eliminates any accommodation, making it easier to perform a thorough eye exam. It does not affect the retina, malleus, or tympanic membrane (TM).

Question 14

The linking form of osm/o is used for smell and

Accepted Answer

The linking form of "osm/o" is used for the sense of smell. This can be seen in words such as "osmology" (study of smell) and "osmometer" (device for measuring smells). It is not used for taste (which uses the prefix "gustat/o"), hearing (which uses the prefix "acous/o"), adaption (which uses the prefix "adapt/o"), or fluid balance (which uses the prefix "hydr/o").

Question 15

Auricul/o is the linking form for

Accepted Answer

Auricul/o relates to the ears.

Question 16

The abbreviation, EOM will refer to

Accepted Answer

EOM stands for extraocular muscles, which are the muscles that control the movements of the outer eye.

Question 17

Marcus has been diagnosed with otosclerosis. One of his primary symptoms will be

Accepted Answer

Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is a common symptom of otosclerosis. Hordeolum is a stye on the eyelid, hyperopia is farsightedness, and amaurosis fugax is a temporary loss of vision in one eye.

Question 18

The linking form for eyelid is

Accepted Answer

The linking form for eyelid is “palpebr/o”. This is because “palpebr/o” is a combining form that pertains to the eyelids.

Question 19

'Teresa is complaining of 5 days of pharyngodynia, otalgia, and fever. She has used OTC meds to decrease the pain but it does not seem any better. She has a history of AOM.' This part of a SOAP notes is best seen in the ___________ section.

Accepted Answer

The subjective section of SOAP notes typically includes information provided by the patient regarding their symptoms and medical history. In this case, Teresa is reporting her symptoms and past diagnosis of AOM.

Question 20

A scotoma is a visual field blind spot. Scoto- means.

Accepted Answer

"Scoto-" comes from the Greek word "skotos" which means darkness. Therefore, scotoma refers to a visual field blind spot that perceives darkness.

Quiz 8: Special Senses