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Ch 10 - the Respiratory System - Plan Flashcards

1
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bronchodilator

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drug that expands the walls of the bronchi

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antitussive

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drug that prevents coughing

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3
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expectorant

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drug that encourages expulsion of material from lungs

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mucolytic

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drug that aids in breakdown of mucus

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5
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nebulizer

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machine that administers respiratory medication by creating a cloud of mist that is inhaled by the Pt

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adenoidectomy

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removal of adenoids

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7
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intubate

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to insert a breathing tube from the mouth down to the trachea to provide breathing support

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laryngectomy

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removal of the larynx

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laryngoplasty

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reconstruction of the larynx

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palatoplasty

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reconstruction of a palate

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septoplasty

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reconstruction of a septum

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tonsillectomy

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removal of the tonsils

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tracheostomy

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creation of an opening in the trachea

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14
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tracheotomy

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incision into the trachea

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15
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endotracheal intubation

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insertion of a tube inside the trachea

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16
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brochoplasty

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reconstruction of a bronchus

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

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method of artificially maintaining blood flow and airflow when breathing and pulse have stopped

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18
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lobectomy

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removal of a lobe

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19
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pleuropexy

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reattachment of the pleura

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pneumonectomy

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removal of a lung

21
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thoracentesis

A

puncture of the chest

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thoracocentesis

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puncture of the chest

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thoracoplasty

A

reconstruction of chest

24
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thoracotomy

A

incision into the chest

25
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ABG

A

arterial blood gas

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ARDS

A

acute respiratory distress syndrom

27
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Bx

28
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CF

A

cystic fibrosis

29
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COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

30
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CPAP

A

continuous positive airway pressure

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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CT

A

computed tomography

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CTA

A

clear to auscultation

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CXR

A

chest xray

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DOE

A

dyspnea on exertion

36
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ETT

A

endotracheal tube

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LRTI

A

lower respiratory tract infection

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LTB

A

laryngotracheobronchitis

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MRI

A

magnetic resonance image

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OSA

A

obstructive sleep apnea

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PE

A

pulmonary embolism

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PET

A

positron emission tomograpny

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PFT

A

pulmonary function test

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PSG

A

polysomnography

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SOB

A

shortness of breath

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T & A

A

tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

47
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TB

A

tuberculosis

48
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URI/URTI

A

upper respiratory (tract) infection

49
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V/Q

A

ventilation perfusion scan

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