Eye Disorders
A deterioration of the macula, the area of central vision
Caused by aging
What is Macular degeneration.
Overproduction of endolymphatic fluid
What is Ménière’s Disease
This is acquired in a natural way. For example, a person develops this naturally by developing antibodies to an infection or disease, like measles, after they get this childhood infection.
What is natural immunity
Sweating
Shakiness, dizziness, weakness
Anxiety
Rapid pulse
Irritability (if you’re “hangry” – ‘hungry’ and ‘angry’ – chances are your blood sugar is low)
Headache
Fatigue
Difficulty concentrating
What are signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia.
A disease in which the immune system attacks the joints, beginning with the lining of joints.
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Blurred vision
Glare
Halos
Double vision
What are signs and symptoms of Cataracts
Antibiotics
Ear drops
Pull ear up and back and tilt clients head in opposite direct of affected ear
What is treatment for otitis media.
This occurs when a person is immune against diphtheria, for example, after they get an immunization shot for diphtheria.
What is acquired immunity
Increased fatigue
Difficulty concentrating
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Headaches
Blurred vision
Irritability
Intense thirst
Increased urination
Involuntary weight loss
Excessive hunger
What are signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia.
WBCs invade the synovium, which causes it to become inflamed. This inflammation leads to thickening, and the formation of a pannus.
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Painless
Slow vision changes
Tunnel vision
What is signs and symptoms of Open angle Glaucoma
Tinnitus, unilateral hearing loss
Vertigo
Feeling of fullness to ear
Nausea and vomiting
Severe headaches
What are signs and symptoms of Ménière’s Disease
Occurs when the body produces antibodies against the particular infection.
What is Active Immunity
Onset: 15 minutes
Peak: 1 hour
Duration: 3 hours
What is Rapid-Acting Insulin.
boggy (soft) joints
Morning stiffness (severe)
Swelling joints
Warmth to joints
Symmetrical (both joints)
What are signs and symptoms of RA.
Blurred vision
Halos and lights
Ocular erythema
What are signs and symptoms of Angle-closure Glaucoma.
Fever
Acute ear pain
Purulent ear drainage
Signs of hearing loss
What are signs and symptoms of Otitis Media.
This type of immunity occurs when a person gets antibodies with immunoglobulin of antibodies, and when a fetus gets antibodies in utero from the mother. It is very short lived and temporary.
What is Passive immunity.
This happens mainly in Type 2 diabetics. EXTREME Hyperglycemia ( >600 mg/dL sometimes four digits).
Signs and Symptoms include: very dehydrated, thirsty, hyperglycemic, mental status changes.
What is HHNS. (Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome)
Morning stiffness
Bone Spur formation (mostly in the hands)
Tenderness when touch
Crepitus
Asymmetrical/Uneven joints, limited to joints
What are signs and symptoms of Osteoarthritis.
Flashes of light
Floaters or black spots
Increase in blurred vision
Sense of a curtain being drawn over eyes
What are the signs and symptoms of Retinal detachment.
Inflammatory disorder caused by an infection of the middle ear
Very common in infants and children
What is Otitis Media
A common biological reaction that protects against tissue damage, toxicity, and tumors.
What is an Immune response.
This condition happens in Type 1 diabetics (rare to happen in type 2). There is no insulin in the body and the body starts to burn fats for energy since it can’t get to the glucose and this causes life-threatening situation, such as acid/base imbalances
Signs and Symptoms include: N&V, excessive thirst, hyperglycemia, Kussmaul breathing
What is DKA. D9iabetic ketoacidosis)
Commonly occur in the hands, knees, hips, and spine and it does NOT affect other systems in the body and it’s unsymmetrical.
What is Osteoarthritis.