chapter 16 Special Senses Worksheet and Exam

tuning fork test that evaluates bone conduction versus air conduction of sound

Rinne

severe congenital deficiency in color perception

achromatopsia

dull, dim

ambly/o

Use -opia to build a word that means dim or dull vision

amblyopia

disorder commonly called "lazy-eye syndrome

amblyopia

water

aque/o

form of ametropia where light rays diffuse over a large area of the retina rather than being sharply focused

astigmatism

hearing

audi/o

Use audi/o to build a word that means instrument for measuring hearing

audiometer

eyelid

blephar/o

Build a word that means surgical repair of the eyelids

blepharoplasty

Build a word that means downward displacement or prolapse of the eyelid

blepharoptosis

disease characterized by opacities that form on the lens and impair vision

cataracts

choroid

choroid/o

Build a word that means inflammation of the choroid

choroiditis

conjunctiva

conjunctiv/o

Build a word that means inflammation of the conjunctiva

conjunctivitis

pupil

core/o

cornea

corne/o

ciliary body of the eye; circular; cycle

cycl/o

tear; lacrimal apparatus (duct, sac, or gland)

dacry/o, lacrim/o

Use - opia to build a word that means double vision

diplopia

small yellowish deposits on the macula in age-related macular degeneration

drusen

abnormal overflow of tears

epiphora

Use eso- to build a word that means turning inward (of one or both eyes)

esotropia

abnormal turning outward of one or both eyes

exotropia

A common cause of nyctalopia is vitamin D deficiency. True False

false

Macular degeneration is characterized by loss of peripheral vision. True False

false

Mydriatics constrict the pupil in preparation for internal eye examinations. True False

false

Otitis media is characterized by the hardening of the bones of the middle ear. True False

false

Removal of the contents of the eye, leaving the sclera and cornea intact, is called enucleation. True False

false

Surgical incision of the retina is called keratocentesis. True False

false

Tonometry is the test used to assess hearing acuity. True False

false

gray

glauc/o

angle

goni/o

procedure that helps differentiate open- and closed-angle glaucoma

gonioscopy

iris

irid/o

horny tissue; hard; cornea

kerat/o

Build a word that means inflammation of the labyrinth

labyrinthitis

condition caused by the eyeball being too long, causing the image to fall in front of the retina

myopia

Use myring/o to build a word that means surgical repair of the eardrum

myringoplasty

Use ocul/o to build a word that means pertaining to the eye

ocular

eye

ophthalm/o

screening test that measures the blood pressure of the retinal vessels

ophthalmodynamometry

Use ophthalm/o to build a word that means specialist in the study of the eyes

ophthalmologist

physician who specializes in medical and surgical treatments of eye diseases

ophthalmologist

eye, vision

opt/o, optic/o

ear

ot/o

Build a word that means abnormal condition of fungus in the ear

otomycosis

Build a word that means discharge from the ears

otorrhea

disorder treated by removal of the stapes and implantation of a prosthetic device

otosclerosis

lens

phac/o

Use phac/o to build a word that means herniation of the lens

phacocele

disorder commonly caused by blunt trauma to the lens of the eye

phacocele

method of treating cataracts using ultrasonic waves to disintegrate cloudy lenses

phacoemulsification

light

phot/o

intolerance to light commonly found in meningitis, inflammation of the eyes, measles, and rubella

photophobia

impairment of hearing that results from old age

presbyacusis

Use -cusis to build a word that means (poor) hearing (as a result of) old age

presbycusis

Use pupill/o to build a word that means process of recording (movement of) the pupil

pupillography

neoplastic disease of the eye found primarily in children

retinoblastoma

Build a word that means visual examination of the retina

retinoscopy

Use retin/o to build a word that means abnormal condition of the retina

retinosis

Use scler/o to build a word that means softening of the sclera

scleromalacia

area of diminished vision in the visual field

scotoma

instrument that provides a stereoscopic, magnified view of anterior eye structures

slit lamp

Build a word that means excision of the stapes

stapedectomy

A complete loss of hearing is called anacusis. True False

true

Antiemetics relieve nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. True False

true

Cyclodialysis is performed to drain aqueous humor in glaucoma. True False

true

Exotropia is a condition in which the eyes turn outward, causing a divergent squint. True False

true

Gonioscopy is the usual procedure in diagnosing and managing glaucoma. True False

true

Inflammation of inner ear structures is called labyrinthitis. True False

true

Ophthalmic decongestants temporarily relieve the itching and minor irritation associated with allergies. True False

true

Recurrent episodes of otitis media may cause scarring of the tympanic membrane, resulting in hearing loss. True False

true

Sclerostomy is commonly performed on the anterior chamber to relieve the pressure associated with glaucoma. True False

true

Some forms of glaucoma are secondary to other disorders, including injury, infection, and surgery. True False

true

The abbreviation IOL refers to an artificial lens used to treat cataracts. True False

true

The abbreviation NIHL refers to hearing loss resulting from environmental exposure to loud noises. True False

true

The medical term for stye is hordeolum. True False

true

tympanic membrane (eardrum)

tympan/o, myring/o

Use tympan/o to build a word that means forming an opening (mouth) in the eardrum

tympanostomy