Test 1 conditions

Myopia

nearsightedness, eye too long, concave lens to correct

Hyperopia

Farsightedness, eye too short, convex lens to correct

Astigmatism

unequal curves in cornea or lens

Glaucoma

Increased intraocular pressure leading to gradual sight loss

Cataract

clouding of the lens, surgical replacement to correct

Macular degeneration

deterioration of macula causing center field vision loss

retinal detachment

retinal pulls away from blood supply, sudden floaters and flashes of light

oral candidiasis

thrush, yeast infection of the mouth

Hairy tongue

Papillae fail to slough off, collecting bacteria and derbris

Ankyloglossia

“tongue tied” where the frenulum firmly holds the tongue to the floor of the mouth `

Anosmia

complete inability to smell

Hyposmia

lessened ability to smell

Phantosmia

Smelling odors that are not there (olfactory hallucinations)

Conduction Deafness

Impaired movement of vibrations to the inner ear, usually treatable and not always permament

Sensorineural deafness

permanent damage to the cochlea or auditory nerve (from age, loud noises)

Ear infections

Otitis externa: swimmers ear
Otitis media: middle ear, treated with antibiotics or myringotomy tubes
Otitis interna: inner ear, dizziness

Tinnitus

Ringing in the ears

Gigantism

excess GH before epiphyseal plates ossify

Acromegaly

Excess GH after epihpyseal plates ossify

Myxedema

hypothyroidism, weight gain, cold intolerance, fatigue

Graves disease

Hyperthyroidism, Weight loss, hyperactivtiy, tachycardia

Goiter

enlarged thyroid gland and iodine deficiency

Oseitis cystica fibrosis

oversecretion of PTH, calcoum stripped from bones and into blood, result is fragile bonesH

Hypoparathyroidism

too little PTH, low blood calcium levels, muscle twitches, convulsions, resp. paralysis

Cushings disease

increased cortisol, hyperglycemia, muscle and bone loss, high bp, edema, moon-face and buffalo hump

Addison’s disease

hyposecretion of adrenal cortex, autoimmune disorder, dehydration, low tolerance to stress, weight loss, fatigue, hypotension, disocoloration of skin and gums

adrenogenital syndrome

excessive androgen secretion, development of beard, body masculinzation, enlargement of external sex organs in children

Pheochromocytoma

tumor of adrenal medulla, hyperglycemia, tachycardia, hypertension, nervousness, sweating

type 1 diabetes mellitus

litte/no insulin, autoimmune destruction

type 2 diabetes mellitus

reduced insulin, insulin resistance, obesity

Diabetes insipidus

decreased ADH, water diabetes, sweet pee