Head
This is a headache that is often described as vise-like and produce throbbing pain.
Tension Headache
his test evaluates visual acuity and often involves reading letters from a chart
Snellen chart
This condition is characterized by ringing or buzzing in the ears, often reported during ear exams
Tinnitus
A deviated septum can often lead to what common condition?
Sinusitis
During a throat exam, this structure is examined for signs of infection or swelling and is commonly referred to as the "voice box.
Larynx
Bony structure that protects brain and upper spinal cord.
Skull
This term describes inflammation of the conjunctiva, leading to redness and discharge
Conjunctivitis
A sound heard only by affected individual and can manifest with a variety of sounds or sensations. Often described as 'ringing in the ears'.
Tinnitus
This term refers to a nosebleed, often seen during HEENT examinations
Epistaxis
The throat contains an endocrine gland anterior to the larynx that is known as the:
Thyroid gland
This is the medical term for a swelling on the head, often caused by trauma
Hematoma
This term refers to a condition where distant objects appear blurry, commonly tested for during a routine eye exam
Myopia
This condition involves a build-up of wax in the ear canal, potentially affecting hearing
Cerumen impaction
This test evaluates the sense of smell and may involve identifying familiar scents
Olfactory test
These may be palpable in several areas of the neck if there is an inflammatory or infectious process occurring.
Lymph nodes
During a head exam, this area is assessed for signs of tenderness or swelling and includes the forehead and cheekbones
Paranasal sinuses
This condition, often identified during eye exams, is characterized by increased pressure in the eye and can lead to vision loss if untreated
Glaucoma
Hearing loss caused by structural changes, disorders of inner ear, or problems with auditory nerve is called:
Sensorineural hearing loss
Nasal discharge that is typically clear and watery is called.
A major arterial vascular structure within the neck.
Carotid arteries
This thyroid condition can cause periorbital edema, weight gain, fatigue, and swelling of the face (puffiness).
Hypothyroidism
Where is the blind spot present in the human eye?
At the optic nerve entrance or the optic disc
What two distinct structures are present in the inner ear?
Cochlea, Semicircular Canals
The nasal turbinates or conchae have these three functions
Heating air, humidifying air, filtering air
The most common type of endocrine cancer that can have major impacts on the structures of the throat.
Thyroid cancer