Ch. 7 Terms Flashcards
(210 cards)
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pertaining to the alveoli
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alveolar
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pertaining to the bronchus
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bronchial
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pertaining to a bronchiole
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bronchiolar
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pertaining to the diaphragm
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diaphragmatic
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pertaining to the epiglottis
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epiglottic
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pertaining to the larynx
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laryngeal
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pertaining to a lobe of the lung
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lobar
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pertaining to mucus
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mucous
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pertaining to the nose
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nasal
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pertaining to the nose and pharynx
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nasopharyngeal
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pertaining to beside the nose
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paranasal
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pertaining to the pharynx
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pharyngeal
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pertaining to the pleura
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pleural
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pertaining to a lung
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pulmonary
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pertaining to the nasal septum
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septal
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pertaining to the chest
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thoracis
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pertaining to the trachea
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tracheal
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branch of medicine involving the diagnosis and treatment of disease and conditions of internal organs, including the respiratory system
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internal medicine
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branch of medicine involving the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases of the ear, nose, and throat;
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otorhinolaryngology
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branch of medicine involved in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the respiratory system
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pulmonology
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allied health specialty that assists patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders
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respiratory therapy
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branch of medicine involving the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and disease of the respiratory system by surgical means
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thoracic surgery
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lack of the sense of smell
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anosmia
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inability to obtain oxygen from inhaled aire
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anoxia
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inability to produce sound
aphonia
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not breathing
apnea
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lack of oxygen; can lead to unconsciousness and death
asphyxia
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withdrawing fluid using suction; also, inhaling food or liquid into the trachea
aspiration
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breathing too slowly; low respiratory rate
bradypnea
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dilated bronchi
bronchiectasis
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involuntary contraction of smooth muscle in bronchial walls
bronchospasm
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abnormal breathing pattern with long periods of apnea followed by deep and rapid breathing
Cheyne-Stokes respiration
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abnormal widening and thickening of fingers and toes due to chronic oxygen deficiency
clubbing
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abnormal crackling sound during inspiration; indicates fluid of mucus in airways; also called rales
crackls
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blue skin caused by low oxygen in blood
cyanosis
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difficulty producing sound of producing abnormal sound
dysphonia
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difficult or labored breathing
dyspnea
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a nosebleed
epistaxis
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normal breathing and respiratory rate
eupnea
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coughing up blood or blood-stained sputum
hemoptysis
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the presence of blood in the chest cavity
hemothorax
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excessive carbon dioxide in the body
hypercapnia
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taking deep breaths
hyperpnea
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breathing to fast and too deep
hyperventilation
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insufficient levels of carbon dioxide in the body
hypocapnia
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taking shallow breaths
hypopnea
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breath too slow and too shallow
hypoventilation
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having insufficient oxygen in the bloodstream
hypoxemia
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receiving and insufficient amount of oxygen from inhaled air
hypoxia
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paralysis of the muscles controlling the larynx
laryngoplegia
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difficulty breathing, made worse by lying flat; patient breathes better sitting up
orthopnea
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inflammation of all the paranasal sinuses
pansinusitis
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open or unblocked
patent
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thick mucus secreted by the respiratory membranes
phlegm
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grating sound made when the layers of the pleura rub together during respiration
pleural rub
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pleural pain
pleurodynia
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presence of pus in the chest cavity; indicative of bacterial infection
pyothorax
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inflammation of the nasal cavity
rhinitis
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rapid flow of blood from the nose
rhinorrhagia
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fluid discharge from the nose; runny nose
rhinorrhea
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musical sound during expiration; caused by bronchial tube spasms
rhonchi
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indicates that a patient is having difficult breathing; also called dyspnea
shortness of breath
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phlegm coughed up from respiratory tract
sputum
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harsh, high-pitched breath sound; indicates obstruction in the airway
stridor
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breathing fast; high respiratory rate
tachypnea
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chest pain; not angina pectoris
thoracalgia
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narrowing of the trachea
tracheostenosis
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acute respiratory condition in children; characterized by barking type of cough
croup
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bacterial infection characterized by formation of thick membranous film across throat and high mortality rate
diphtheria
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inflammation of the larynx
laryngitis
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inflammation of the nose and pharynx; usually called the common cold
nasopharyngitis
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bacterial infection of upper respiratory system; characterized by whooping cough
pertussis
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inflammation of the pharynx; commonly called a sore throat
pharyngitis
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fungal infection of the nasal cavity
rhinomycosis
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difficulty caused by bronchospasms, dyspnea, coughing, and wheezing
asthma
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enlarged bronchi, often due to infection; can cause destruction of bronchial wall
bronchiectasis
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inflammation of a bronchus
bronchitis
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cancerous tumor originating in bronchi
bronchogenic carcinoma
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acute respiratory failure; characterized by tachypnea, dyspnea, cyanosis, and hypoxemia
adult respiratory distress syndrome
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type of pneumoconiosis; collection of coal dust in the lungs; also called black lung or miner's lung
anthracosis
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type pneumoconiosis; collection of asbestos fibers in the lungs
asbestosis
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condition in which alveoli in a portion of the lung collapse; prevents gas exchange in the lung
atelectasis
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progressive, chronic, and usually irreversible group of conditions; lungs have decreased capacity to function
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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genetic condition; produces very thick mucus that causes severe congestion in the lungs and digestive tract
cystic fibrosis
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chronic lung condition characterized by destruction of alveolar walls
emphysema
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fungal infection of the lungs
histoplasmosis
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most common in premature infants; characterized by tachypnea and respiratory grunting; sometimes called hyaline membrane disease
infant respiratory distress syndrome
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viral infection of the respiratory system
influenza
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severe bacterial infection causing pneumonia and liver and kidney damage
Legionnaires' disease
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life-threatening viral respiratory illness; symptoms include fever, cough, and SOB
Middle East respiratory syndrome
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less severe but longer lasting form of bacterial pneumonia; also called walking pneumonia
Mycoplasma pneumonia
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accumulation of foreign particles, such as coal dust, in the lungs
pneumoconiosis
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inflammatory condition of the lungs; results in alveoli and air spaces filling with fluid
pneumonia
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accumulation of an excessive amount of fluid in the lung tissues
pulmonary edema
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obstruction of the pulmonary artery by a floating blood clot; causes infarct of lung tissue
pulmonary embolism
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formation of fibrous scar tissue in the lung; leads to reduced ability to expand lungs
pulmonary fibrosis
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acute viral respiratory infection; begins like the flu but quickly progresses; has very high mortality rate in people over 65
severe acute respiratory syndrome
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type of pneumoconiosis; accumulation of silica dust in the lungs
silicosis
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breathing spots repeatedly during sleep; causes a drop in oxygen levels
sleep apnea
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unexpected and unexplained death of apparently well infant; child stops breathing for unknown reasons
sudden infant death syndrome
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bacterial lung infection; results in inflammation and calcification of the lungs; incidence is on the rise and the condition is common in immunocompromised patients
tuberculosis
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accumulation of pus in the pleural space; also called pyothorax
empyema
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accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity; prevents the lungs from fully expanding
pleural effusion
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inflammation of the pleura; characterized by sharp pain with each breath
pleurisy
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collection of air in the pleural cavity; may result in a collapsed lung
pneumothorax
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test of oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood
arterial blood gases
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culture of sputum for bacterial growth; if bacteria are present, the test helps determine the best antibiotic to use
sputum culture and sensitivity
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examination of sputum for malignant cells
sputum cytology
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x-ray record of the bronchus
bronchogram
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x-ray of the lung after inhalation of radiopaque substance
bronchography
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x-ray of the organs of the thoracic cavity
chest x-ray
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x-ray of the lungs after injection of a dye into a blood vessel
pulmonary angiography
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nuclear medicine test; radioactive air is inhaled and radioactive dye in injected for perfusion portion to help detect pulmonary emboli
ventilation-perfusion scan
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instrument used to visually examine the bronchial tubes
bronchoscope
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visual examination of bronchial tubes using a bronchoschope
bronchoscopy
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instrument used to visually examine the larynx
laryngoscope
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visual examination of the larynx using a laryngoscope
laryngoscopy
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instrument used to measure the amount of oxygen in the bloodstream
oximeter
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procedure for measuring oxygen level in blood; uses and oximeter
oximetry
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a group of tests to measure air flow in and out of the lungs, lung, volumes, and gas exchange
pulmonary function test
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instrument used to measure lung capacity
spirometer
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procedure for measuring lung capacity using a spirometer
spirometry
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monitoring a sleeping patient to identify sleep apnea
polysomnography
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test for cystic fibrosis; CF causes a large amount of salt in the sweat
sweat test
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introducing purified protein derivative under the skin; determines if a person has been exposed to TB
tuberculin skin test
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medication suspended in a mist and inhaled; delivered by a nebulizer or metered dose inhaler
aerosol therapy
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machine that supplies constant, steady air pressure through mask to keep the airway continuously open
continuous positive airway pressure
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placement of a tube through the mouth and into the trachea to keep the airways open
endotracheal intubation
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method for assisting patients in breathing with a machine that produces an increase in positive thoracic pressure
intermittent positive pressure breathing
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two-pronged plastic device to deliver oxygen into the nose
nasal cannula
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drainage of bronchial secretions by placing a patient in positions that use gravity to promote drainage; cystic fibrosis treatment
postural drainage
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providing additional oxygen concentration to improve oxygen levels in bloodstream
supplemental oxygen therapy
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machine that provides artificial ventilation for a patient unable to breath alone
ventilator
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surgical repair of a bonchus
bronchoplasty
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surgical removal of the larynx
laryngectomy
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surgical repair of the larynx
laryngoplasty
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surgical removal of a lung lobe
lobectomy
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surgical removal of the pleura
pleurectomy
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withdrawal of fluid from the pleural space
pleurocentesis
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surgical removal of an entire lung
pneumonectomy
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surgical repair of the nose
rhinoplasty
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surgical puncture of chest wall to remove fluids; also called thoracocentesis
thoracentesis
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insertion of tube into chest to drain off fluid or air
thoracostomy
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incision into the chest cavity
thoracotomy
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emergency procedure to create an opening directly into trachea so the person can breathe easier; also called tracheostomy
tracheotomy
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emergency treatment given to persons when respirations and the heart stop
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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technique for removing a foreign body obstructing trachea or pharynx by exerting pressure on the diaphragm
Heimlich maneuver
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using the finger to tap on a surface to determine condition beneath surface
percussion
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action that occurs in the body when a drug is allowed to accumulate or stay in the body
cumulative action
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prevention of a disease; antibiotics can be given prophylactically to prevent infection
prophylaxis
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kills bacteria
antibiotic
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blocks effects of histamine released during an allergy attack
antihistamine
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relieves urge to cough
antitussive
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relaxes bronchospasms; treats asthma
bronchodilator
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reduces inflammation of respiratory tract
corticosteroids
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reduces congestion in respiratory system
decongestant
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improves ability to cough up mucus
expectorant
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liquefies mucus so it is easier to cough up
mucolytic
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ABGs
aterial blood gases
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ad lib
as desired
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ARDS
adults respiratory distress sydnrome
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Bronch
bronchoscopy
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CF
cystic fibrosis
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CO2
carbon dioxide
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COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
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CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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C&S
culture and sensitivity
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CTA
clear to auscultation
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CXR
chest xray
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DOE
dyspnea on exertion
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DPT
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
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ENT
ear noth and throat
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ERV
expiratory reserve volume
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flu
influenza
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FRC
functional residual capacity
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HMD
hyaline membrane disease
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IC
inspiratory capacity
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IPPB
intermittent positive pressure breathing
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IRDS
infant respiratory distress syndrome
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IRV
inspiratory reserve volume
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LLL
left lower lobe
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LUL
left upper loabe
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MDI
metered dose inhaler
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MERS
middle east respiratory syndrome
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O2
oxygen
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PE
pulmonary embolism
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per
with
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PFT
pulmonary function test
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po
by mouth
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PPD
purified protein derivative
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prn
as needed
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R
respiration
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RA
room air
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RDS
respiratory distress syndrome
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RLL
right lower lobe
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RML
right middle lobe
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RRT
registered respiratory therapist
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RUL
right upper lobe
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RV
residual volume
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SARS
severe acute respiratory syndrome
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SIDS
sudden infant death syndrome
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SOB
shortness of breath
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TB
tuberculosis
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TLC
total lung capacity
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TPR
temperature, pulse, respiration
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TV
tidal volume
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URI
upper respiratory infection
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VC
vital capacity
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VS
vital signs
