THE EAR
This diagnostic test measures hearing and often shows low-frequency hearing loss.
What is an audiogram?
❓ This temporary improvement in near vision can occur in early cataracts.
✅ What is second sight?
❓ Patients with this type of cataract may see better in dim light.
✅ What is a central cataract?
👉 This disease is caused by primary adrenal insufficiency due to destruction of the adrenal cortex.
What is Addison's disease?
This fungal pneumonia commonly affects immunocompromised patients such as those with HIV/AIDS.
This therapy helps patients develop tolerance to vertigo through progressive exercises.
What is vestibular rehabilitation?
❓ This part of the eye is damaged first in glaucoma, leading to vision loss.
What is the optic nerve?
❓ This type of glaucoma causes sudden severe eye pain with nausea and headache.
✅ What is angle-closure glaucoma?
👉 This classic physical finding in Cushing’s syndrome describes fat accumulation in the trunk.
What is truncal obesity?
This is the cornerstone treatment for pulmonary embolism.
What is anticoagulant therapy?
This disorder is caused by an accumulation of fluid in the inner ear.
What is meniere disease?
❓ This treatment uses a gas bubble to help reattach the retina.
✅ What is retinopexy?
❓ This progressive symptom occurs as lens opacity worsens and prevents light from reaching the retina.
What is gradual vision loss leading to blindness?
👉 This electrolyte imbalance is commonly seen in Cushing’s syndrome.
What is hypokalemia?
**DAILY DOUBLE** This diagnostic test for pneumonia visualizes lung inflammation.
What is a chest x-ray/
This procedure drains excess fluid from the inner ear.
What is an endolymphatic shunt?
❓ This eye condition causes gradual loss of peripheral vision first and can lead to permanent blindness if untreated.
What is glaucoma?
❓ Sudden distortion or loss in a specific central area suggests this form.
What is wet macular degeneration?
👉 This mineralocorticoid helps regulate sodium and potassium balance in the kidneys.
What is aldosterone?
This is the most common origin site of pulmonary emboli.
What are the deep veins of the thigh and pelvis?
This is the highest priority intervention during a severe vertigo episode with vomiting.
What is preventing injury?
❓ These are the two types of macular degeneration.
What are wet and dry?
❓ A patient reports difficulty recognizing faces but can navigate a room. This reflects loss of this type of vision.
What is central?
***DAILY DOUBLE*** 👉 This condition results from decreased ACTH due to pituitary or hypothalamic dysfunction.
Answer: What is secondary adrenal insufficiency?
This complication of pneumonia involves fluid accumulation in the pleural space.
What is a pleural effusion?