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Chapter 8 respiratory system Flashcards

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aerophagia

aer/o

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eating or swallowing air

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alveolitis

alveol/o

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inflammation of the alveoli

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anthracosis

anthrac/o

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abnormal condition of cold

coal, coal dust

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bronchitis

bhronc/o

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inflammation of the bronchus

bronchus

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bronchiectasis

bronchi/o

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dilation or expansion of the bronchus

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bronchiolitis

bronchiol/o

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inflammation of the bronchiole

bronchiole

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carcinoma

carcin/o

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cancerous tumor

cancer

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chondroplasty

chondr/o

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surgical repair of the cartilage

cartilage

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coniosis

coni/o

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abnormal condition caused by inhalation of dust

dust

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diaphragmatocele

diaphragmat/o

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hernia of the diaphragm

diaphragm

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epiglottal

epliglott/o

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pertaining to the epiglottis

epiglottis

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laryngitis

laryng/o

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inflammation of the larynx

larynx

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lobectomy

lob/o

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excision or surgical removal of a lobe

lobe

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mucoid

muc/o

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resembling mucus

mucus

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nasogastric

nas/o

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pertaining to the nose and stomach

nose

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rhinitis

rhin/o

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inflammation of the nose

nose

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oral

or/o

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pertaining to the mouth

mouth, mouth like opening

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stomatitis

stomat/o

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inflammation of the mouth

mouth, mouthlike opening

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orthopnea

orth/o

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breathing in the straight position

straight

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oximeter

ox/i

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measuring instrument for oxygen

oxigen

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anoxia

ox/o

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ondition of no oxygen

oxygen

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pharyngeal

pharyng/o

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pertaining to the pharynxs

pharynx

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phonograph

phon/o

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recording indtrument for sound or voice

sound, voice

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pleurodynia

pleur/o

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pain of the pleura

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apnea | pnea
temporary cessation of breathing | breathing
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dyspnea | pnea
difficulty breathing | breathing
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pneumonia | pneum/o
condition of the lung | lung, air
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pneumonectomy | pneumon/o
excision or surgical removal of the lung | lung, air
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pulmonary | pulmon/o
pertaining to the lung | lung
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sinusoid | sinus/o
resembling a sinus | sinus
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spiroeter | spir/o
measuring instrument for breathing | breathing
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thoracentesis | thorac/o
surgical puncture of the thorax | thorax
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tonsillitis | tonsill/o
inflammation of the tonsil | tonsil
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tracheotomy | trache/o
cutting into or inncision of the trachea | trachea
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COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CPAP
continuous possitive airway pressure
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CPR
cardiopulmonary resusitation
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CXR
chest x-ray
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MDI
metered dose inhaler
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PE
pulmonary embolism
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PFT
pulmonary function test
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PND
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
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R
respiration
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RA
room air
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SOB
shortness of breath
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T&A
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
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TB
tuberculosis
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VC
vital capacity
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Acute bronchitis
infection & inflammation of bronchial airways
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ARDS
acute respiratory distress syndrome = lung injury that develops to a secondary trauma
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Allergic rhinitis
inflammation of the nasal membranes
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asbestosis
chronic by inhalating asbestos fibers
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asthma
narrowing & inflammation of the airways resulting in wheezing, SOB & cough
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atelectasis
partial collapse of the alveoli and tiny airways of the lungs
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CPR
first aid courses, restores breathing and circulation
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COPD
group of diseases = alveolar sacs are destroyed & severe SOB
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CWP
coal workers pneumoconiosis = black lung or anthracosis
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coryza
inflammation of the nasal mucosa ( common cold)
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crackles
cracky lung sound (like rice krispies)
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croup
viral disease in children, barking sea-like cough & respiratory distress
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CF
cystic fibrosis = fatal genetic disease, frequent respiratory infections and COPD
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Deviated septum
nasal septum is displaced to the side
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emphysema
abnormal air space and destruction to alveoli walls, loss of elasticity and progressive dyspnea
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empyema
collection of pus between pleura membranes of the lungs
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epistaxis
nose bleed
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hemoptysis
coughing blood
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hemothorax
blood or blood fluid is collected within the intra pleural space causing lung compression
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histoplasmosis
systemic respiratory disease caused by histoplsma capsulatum by bird poop
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hypercapnia
retention of CO2, mental cloudiness and lethargy
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influenza
flu
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laryngitis
inflammation of the larynx
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legionellosis
bacteria lung infection (legionella pneumophila)
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nasal polyps
rounded tissue growths on the nasal or sinal mucosa
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OSA
obstructive sleep apnea= when airway is intermittently blocked during sleep
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orthopnea
labored breathing that occurs when lying flat & improves when sitting up
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pharyngitiis
inflamation of the pharynx (sore throat)
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pleural effusion
excess collection of fluid in the intrapleural space
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pleurisy
sharp inspiratory chest pain
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pneumoconiosis
disease by chronic repetitive inhalation of dust
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pneumonia
vactirial or viral infections of the lungs
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pneumothorax
collection of air in the intrapleural space (collapsed lung
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PE
pulmonary embolism= Mycobacterium tuberculosis
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rhonchi
coarse, gurgling sound in thelungs
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silicosis
disease by inhalation of silica (quartz dust)
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sinusitis
inflammation of the sinus cavity
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stridor
high pitch sound without steehoscope
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URI
inflammation of upper airways ( common cold)
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wheeze
musical sound in the lungs, partial airway obstruction
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ABG
ARTERIAL BLOOD GASES= MEASURES O2 & CO2 AND PH BALANCE
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BRONCHOSCOPY
VISUAL EXAMINATION OF AIRWAYS OF THE LUNGS
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CXR
CHEST X-RAY= RADIOLOGICAL PICTURE OF THE LUNGS
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MANTOUX TEST
INJECTION OF TUBERCULIN (PPD)
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MDI
METERED DOSE INHALER= DELIVERS MEDICATION TO AIRWAYS
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NEBULIZER
PRODUCES A FINE SPRAY OR MIST TO DELIVER MEDICATION
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PLEURODESIS
CAUSES THE PLEURAL LINE TO FUSE TO ONE ANOTHER DEVELOPING SCAR TISSUE
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CPT
POSTURAL DRAINAGE PLASEMENT OF THE PT TO FACILITATE LUNG DRAINAGE
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PULMONARY ANGIOGRAPHY
RADIOGRAPHIS EXAMINATION OF PULMONARY CIRCULATION AFTER INJECTION OF A CONTRAST DYE
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PFTS
PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST= INFORMATION REGARDING LUNG CAPACITY
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PULSE OXIMETRY
MEASUREMENT OXYGENT (SPO2) TO DETERMINE OF SUFFICIENT OXYGEN IS DELIVERED TO THE BODY
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SPUTUM ANALYSIS
EXAMINATION OF MUCUS
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THORACENTESIS
SURGICAL PUNCTURE OF THE CHEST WALL TO REMOVE FLUID FROM INTERPLEURAL SPACE
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VC
VITAL CAPACITY = VOLUMEN OF AIR THAT CAN BE EXHALED AFTER MAXIMUM INSPIRATION

MED TERM (13 decks)

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