Psychology /HOSA: Med Term Nerves & Special Senses pt 2 Part 3
HOSA: Med Term Nerves & Special Senses pt 2 Part 3
This deck covers medical terminology related to nerves and special senses, focusing on disorders and conditions such as somatic symptom disorder, substance abuse, and various eye conditions.
define SOMATIC SYMPTOM DISORDER (SSD)
distress/excessive focus on physical complaints out of proportion to any findings/disease
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define SOMATIC SYMPTOM DISORDER (SSD)
distress/excessive focus on physical complaints out of proportion to any findings/disease
define ILLNESS ANXIETY DISORDER
recurring anxiety of presence of illness w/temporary relief w/normal findings
describe FACTITIOUS DISORDER
individual acts as if they have illness motivated by attention & sympathy; visible symptoms are self-inflicted
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aka: factitious disorder
Munchausen syndrome
define FUNCTIONAL NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS
neurologic symptoms w/o physical cause & patient unaware symptoms from psyche
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define CONVERSION DISORDER
serious temporary/ongoing changes in function such as paralysis/blindness
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
define SOMATIC SYMPTOM DISORDER (SSD) | distress/excessive focus on physical complaints out of proportion to any findings/disease |
define ILLNESS ANXIETY DISORDER | recurring anxiety of presence of illness w/temporary relief w/normal findings |
describe FACTITIOUS DISORDER | individual acts as if they have illness motivated by attention & sympathy; visible symptoms are self-inflicted |
aka: factitious disorder | Munchausen syndrome |
define FUNCTIONAL NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS | neurologic symptoms w/o physical cause & patient unaware symptoms from psyche |
define CONVERSION DISORDER | serious temporary/ongoing changes in function such as paralysis/blindness |
define MALINGERING | intentional creation of false/exaggerated physical/psychological symptoms w/the motivation being avoiding work or incentives |
describe SUBSTANCE ABUSE | addictive use of substance that is dangerous & leads to significant impaired function & recurrent legal/personal issues |
define ALCOHOLISM | chronic dependence w/specific withdrawl signs & symptoms |
describe DELIRIUM TREMENS | sudden & severe mental changes/seizures from going cold turkey from alcohol |
define DRUG ABUSE | excessive use of illicit/recreational/prescription drugs |
describe DRUG OVERDOSE | potentially fatal/accidental/intentional overuse of drug; treated w/Narcan or naloxone |
describe GENDER DYSPHORIA | sex @ birth doesn't match gender creating stress; begins in early childhood |
define PTOSIS | drooping of upper eyelid caused by muscle weakness/paralysis |
aka: ptosis | blepharoptosis |
define CHALAZION | hard nodule/cyst generally on upper eyelid caused by obstruction of sebaceous gland |
define HORDEOLUM | pus filled & painful lesion on eyelid from acute infection of sebaceous gland |
aka: hordeolum | stye or sty |
describe BLEPHARITIS | swelling of eyelid gen @ eyelash follicles; s/s: redness, swelling, crusting along eyelid |
describe EXTROPION | eversion of edge of eyelid (lower) associated w/aging that causes eye irritation so the tears don't drain; s/s: properly, redness, pain, & corneal breakdown |
describe ENTROPION | inversion of edge of eyelid (lower) where the lashes rub against cornea causing abrasion |
describe PERIORBITAL EDEMA | swelling of tissue surrounding eye associated w/allergies, nephrotic syndrome, & cellulitis; s/s: bloated face & swollen eyes |
describe CONJUNCTIVITIS | inflammation of conjunctiva from a viral infection, allergy, or irritants |
aka: conjunctivitis | pink eye |
describe DACRYOADENITIS | inflammation of lacrimal gland caused by bacteria/viral/fungal infection; s/s: sudden severe pain, redness, & pressure above eye |
define DACRYOCYSTITIS | blockage, inflammation, or infection of lacrimal sac & nasolacrimal duct accompanied by bacterial infection |
define SUBCONJUNCTIVAL HEMORRHAGE | bleeding between conjunctiva & sclera from a injury causing red area over white of eye |
describe XEROPHTHALMIA | tear glands don't make enough tears bc of age, systemic disease, or lack of vitamin A |
aka: xerophthalmia | dry eye |
describe UVEITIS | inflammation of uvea leading to swelling, irritation, & potential permanent vision loss |