combining forms
drug
pharmac/o
hearing
-acusis, -cusis
ARBS
-atan
surgical fixation or repair of the tympanic membrane
tympanoplasty
An intoxicated patient may complain of double vision.
diplopia
tongue
lingu/o
ear condition
-otia
ace inhibitors
-pril
(8th cranial nerve) pertaining to the vestibule and the cochlea
vestibulocochlear
The client who has consumed to much alcohol may report sensitivity or fear of the light.
photophobia
poison
tox/o
to stop
-static
beta blockers
-olol
vision changes related to old age or aging eyes
presbyopia
This area pertaining to the eye may be red after a night of drinking.
ocular
sleep
hypn/o, narc/o
to kill
calcium channel blockers
-pine
condition of dry eyes or failure to produce tears
xerophthalmia
Drinking alcohol and taking benzodiazepines together is contraindicated.
against or opposite of indicated
eyelid
blaphar/o
pain
-algia
-azole
measurement of sense of hearing
audiometry
Continued use of alcohol may affect sensation and cause an anesthetic effect
without sensation