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
