Ch7 Diseases/Conditions Flashcards

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Aspiration

A

to inhale something into your lungs other than air. (i.e. vomit, water; prevented with LATERAL POSITION)

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Asthma

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usually due to allergen; constriction of bronchial tubes & increased mucus (treated with NSAIDs & Corticosteroid inhalers)

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3
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Atelectasis

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collapsed lung… due to airway obstruction, hypoventilation, fluid buildup (pneumothorax due to trauma)

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4
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Bronchitis

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inflammation of the bronchus

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5
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Bronchogenic Carcinoma (lung cancer)

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a malignant tumor that originates in the bronchi

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6
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Bronchospasm

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constriction of the bronchus

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7
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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category of respritory diseases

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8
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Common Cold

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viral infection of the respiratory tract of Dx as URI

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Croup

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viral infection of the larynx… usually small children… has a characteristic “barking cough”

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10
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Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

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genetic condition where your body overproduces mucous everywhere

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11
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Emphysema

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1 type of COPD… alveolar walls develop scar tissue… why?… same as cancer

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11
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Hay Fever

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allergies

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11
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Empyema

A

pus in the pleural cavity

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12
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Influenza

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med term for flu, caused by a virus

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13
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Pleural Effusion

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fluid buildup in pleural space; can cause atelectasis

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14
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Pneumonia

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fluid in lungs due to illness/aspiration; illness can be viral, bacterial, fungal, or chemical

15
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Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

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blockage of the blood supply by a blood clot to the lungs. usually post-op.

16
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Sleep Apnea

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condition in which you have short periods of apnea during sleep

17
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Sputum

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a collection of mucus coughed up from the lung. usually sent to lab to investigate/phlegm

18
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Strep Throat

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bacterial infection of the pharynx… caused by streptococcus bacteria

19
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Tuberculosis (TB)

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Bacteria that infects lungs; destroys lung tissue slowly… can produce spores

20
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RSV

A

Respiratory Syncytial Virus