Review 5 Flashcards
(113 cards)
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a decreased rate and depth of breathing is termed
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hypopnea
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a hepatotropic substance
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acts on the liver
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a laryngoscope is a
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scope used to examine the larynx (voice box)
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a pancreatolith is a
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pancreatic calculus
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a phrenicectomy is
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excision of the phrenic nerve
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a pyloroplasty involves
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plastic repair of the distal opening of the stomach
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a spirogram is a
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record of breathing measurements
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a temporary stoppage of breathing is
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apnea
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a term that means between the pleural membranesis
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interpleural
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a term that means within the cheek is
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intrabuccal
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AFB is the abbreviation used for the organism that causes
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tuberculosis
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abnormally high levels of carbon dioxide in the body result in
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acidosis
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acute inflammation of the nose with profuse nasal discharge is
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coryza
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air or gas in the pleural space is termed
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pneumothorax
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an antitussive drug acts to
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prevent coughing
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an endotracheal polyp is located
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within the trachea
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an enterovirus infects the
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intestine
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another term for inspiration is
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inhalation
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ascites is
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accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
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asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis are forms of
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COPD
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atelectasis is
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collapse of the lung
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BE, ERCP, and UGI are types of
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radiology
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bile aids in the digestion of
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fats
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bile is produced by the
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liver
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bronchiectasis is
dilation of the bronchi
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bronchostenosis is
narrowing of a bronchus
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cachexia is
profound malnutrition and wasting
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caries is
tooth decay
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cheyne-stokes respiration is
irregular breathing seen in terminally ill patients
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cholangiogrophy is
radioactive study of the bile ducts
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cholelithotripsy is
crushing of a gallstone
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cholemesis is
vomiting of bile
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coloclysis is
irrigation of the colon
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cor pulmonale is
enlargement of the right ventricle (of the heart)
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dentition refers to the
number and arraingment of teeth
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duodenoscopy is
endoscope exam of the first part of the small intestine
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epistaxis is a
nosebleed
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gavage is
feeding through an NG tube
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HCI is a type of
acid
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hemoptysis is
spitting up blood
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hepatomegaly is
enlargement of the liver
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hypercapnia is an
increase in carbon dioxide in the tissues
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icterus is also called
jaundice
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in TPN a patient is
fed intravenously
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in a cecorrhaphy the
cecum is sutured
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in a gingivectomy
gum tissue is excised
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in pancreatolysis
pancreatic tissue is destroyed
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in the blood, carbon dioxide forms
carbonic acid
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inflammation of a bile duct is
cholangitis
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inflammation of small pouches in the wall of the colon is
diverticulitis
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inflammation of the ileum is
ileitis
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inflammation of the larynx is
laryngitis
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inflammation of the lungs is
pneumonitis
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irritation of the lungs caused by inhalation of dust is
pneumoconiosis
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mastication is
chewing
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NG stands for
nasogastric
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occult blood is a sign of
intestinal bleeding
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orthopnea is
difficulty in breathing unless upright
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oxygen in the blood is carried by
hemoglobin
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phrenodynia is
pain in the diaphragm
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pleurocentesis is
surgical procedure of the pleura
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pneumonopathy is
any disease of the lung
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proctopexy is
surgical fixation of the rectum
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RLL, RUL, LLL, and LUL are abbreviations for
lobes of the lung
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radiographic study of the salivary glands and ducts is
sialogrophy
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rhinitis is inflammation of the
nose
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rhinorrhea is a
discharge from the nose
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stomatosis is any disease of the
mouth
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surfactant in the lungs helps to increase
compliance
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surgical creation of an opening into the middle portion of the small intestine is a
jejunostomy
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the mantoux test is for
tuberculosis
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the abbreviation CO2 represents
carbon dioxide
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the adjective choledochal refers to the
common bile duct
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the adjective dyspneic refers to
difficulty breathing
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the adjective for bronchiole is
bronchioloar
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the adjective gnathic refers to the
jaw
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the adjective palatine refers to the
roof of the mouth (palat)
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the adjective referring to the esophagus is
esophageal
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the alveoli are the
tiny air sacs in the lungs that allow for gas exchange
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the amount of air moved in or out of the lungs in quiet respiration is the
tidal volume
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the amount of air that remains in the lungs after maximum exhalation is the
residual volume
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the appendix is attached to the
cecum (large intestine)
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the buccinator muscle is in the
cheek
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the cardia is the
part of the stomach near the esophogus
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the cholecyst is the
gallbladder
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the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum are part of the
small intestine
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the epigastric region is located
above the stomach/upper abdomen
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the epiglottis is the
cartilage that covers the trachea during swallowing
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the hepatic portal system carries blood from the digestive tract to the
liver
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the inhalation of food into the lungs is termed
aspiration
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the mediastinum is the
space and organs between the lungs
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the membrane that covers the lungs is the
pleura
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the muscle under the lungs is the
diaphragm
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the nerve that activates the diaphragm is the
phrenic
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the organ that stores bile is the
gallbladder
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the pharyngeal tonsils are also called the
adenoids
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the root in dysphonia means
voice
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the root in the term epiglottis means the
space between vocal cords
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the root in the word inspiration means
to breathe into
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the salivary glands under the tongue are described as
sublingual
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the scientific name for the throat is
pharynx
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the technical term for breathing is
ventilation
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the term anoxia is often used to mean
hypoxia
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the term glossolabial refers to the
tongue and lips
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the term hemiglossal refers to
one half of the tongue
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the term perioral means
around the mouth
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the term subphrenic means
below the diaphragm
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the trachea divides into two
bronchi
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the trachea is incised with a
tracheotome
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the tube that carries food into the stomach is the
esophogus
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wavelike contractions of the digestive tract constitute
peristalsis
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which of the following is not an abbreviation for a lung volume or capacity
RSV
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which of the following is not part of the large intestine
common bile duct
