4.RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS

Question 1

CF

Answer 1

Cystic fibrosis

An autosomal recessive disorder, characterized by abnormal secretion and organ failure

Question 2

COPD

Answer 2

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic narrowed airway with occurrences of bronchitis and emphysema

Question 3

PE

Answer 3

Pulmonary embolism

Is the obstruction of the pulmonary artery by a blood clot or thrombus

Question 4

OSA (w)

Answer 4

Obstructive sleep apnea

Cessation of breathing during sleep caused by repetitive upper airway obstruction

Question 5

ARDS (pronounce like a word)

Answer 5

Acute respiratory distress syndrome

A life threatening syndrome of lung inflammation generally caused by infection or trauma