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28 Cards in this Set
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Myringotomy
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incision of tympanic membrand to relieve pressure & prevent tear by spontaneous rupture
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nystagmus
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constant jerky movements of eyeball
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opisthotonos
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involuntary arching of the back caused by muscle contractions (as in meningitis)
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papilledema
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edema of the optic nerve
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paroxysmal
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sudden, periodic
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partial seizures
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jerking may begin in one area of body; person stays awake & aware
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petit mal
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absence seizures; cause temporary loss of awareness
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postictal
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following a seizure
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posturing
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pathological postures seen with severe brain injuries
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retinoblastoma
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malignant tumor of retina
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sepsis
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bacteremia; bacteria in bloodstream that cause severe systemic response
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status epilepticus
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prolonged seizure that can result in brain hypoxia & does not respond to treatment for 30 minutes or more
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strabismus
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crossed eyes; squint
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tonic movement
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stiffening (contraction) of muscles
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amyblyopia
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lazy eye
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athetosis
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involuntary, purposeless movements that interfere w/normal motion
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clonic movement
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alternating contraction & relaxation of muscles
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dyslexia
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reading disability involving defect in cortex of brain that processes graphic symbols
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encephalopathy
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pathology of the brain
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enuncleation
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to remove somthing surgically (i.e., removal of the eye)
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extensor posturing
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all 4 limbs are extended & hands are pronated; may indicate brainstem injury
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flexor posturing
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arms, wrists & fingers are flexed; plantar flexion occurs in the feet; may indicate damage to cortex of brain
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generalized seizures
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loss of consciousness; most common is tonic-clonic or grand mal
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grand mal
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generalized seizure w/3 distinct phases: an aura, a tonic/clonic seizure, followed by postictal lethargy
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hyperopia
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far sightedness
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hyphema
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presence of blood in anterior chamber of eye
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idiopathic
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unknown cause (i.e., idiopathic epilepsy)
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Ketogenic diet
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high in fats & low in carbs; produces ketoacidosis which appears to reduce convulsive episodes
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