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Ch 7 Flashcards

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adenoid/o

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adenoids

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tonsill/o

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tonsils

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bronchi/o

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bronchus

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bronch/o

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bronchus

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bronchiol/o

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bronchiole

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alveol/o

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alveolus

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anthrac/o

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coal, coal dust

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atel/o

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incomplete, imperfect

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coni/o

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dust

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lob/o

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lobe

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orth/o

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straight

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oc/o

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oxygen

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pector/o

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chest

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steth/o

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chest

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thorac/o

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chest

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phren/o

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diaphragm

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spir/o

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breathe

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18
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-capnia

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carbon dioxide

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19
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-osmia

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smell

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20
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-phonia

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voice

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21
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-pnea

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breathing

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22
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-ptysis

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spitting

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-thorax

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chest

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brady-

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slow

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tachy-

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rapid

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26
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define asthma

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spasms of bronchial passages due to exposure to irritants

27
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define COPD

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

incudes respiratory disorders that produce chronic partial obstruction of air passages

28
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define emphysema

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decreased elasticity of the alveoli, they are able to expand but not contract to their original size

29
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define pneumonia

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inflam condition affecting the lungs primarily the alveoli, fluid collects in alveoli and spongy texture

30
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define ARDS

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acute respiratory distress syndrome

condition where the lungs no longer function effectively

31
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what are some abnormal breath sounds

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crackle, rhonchus, stridor, wheeze

32
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define crackle breathing

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intermittent sounds caused by exudates, spasms, hyperplasia, or when air enters moisture-filled alveoli

33
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define ronchus

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continuous sound heard during inspiration and expiration caused by secretions in larger airways
resembles snoring

34
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define stidor

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high pitched harsh sound caused by a spasm or swelling of the larynx or obstruction

35
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define acidosis

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excessive acidity of bodily fluids

36
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define ansomia

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absence of sense of smell

37
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define apnea

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disorder in which breathing stops repeatedly during sleep resulting in blood deoxygenation causing the pt to awaken
3 kinds CSA, OSA, mixed

38
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define atelectasis

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collapsed or airless state of lung

39
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define coryza

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acute inflam of the membranes of the nose

40
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define croup

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common childhood condition involving the inflam of the larynx, trachea, and bronchial passages, st lungs

41
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define cystic fibrosis

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genetic disease causing mucus to become unusually thick and sticky, plugging tubes and ducts especially in the lungs an pancreas

42
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define deviated nasal septum

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displacement of the cartilage deviding the nostrils causing reduced airflow

43
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define epiglottitis

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infection of the epiglottis and supraglottic structures that occurs in children (2-12)

44
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define epistaxis

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nasal hemorrhaging

45
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define hypoxemia

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oxygen deficiency in arterial blood, sign of respiratory impairment

46
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define hypoxia

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oxygen deficiency in body that commonly causes cynosis

47
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define influenza

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acute, contagious viral disorder of the respiratory tract, weakness, fever, chills, and muscle pain

48
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define pertussis

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acute infectious disease characterized by a cough that has a characteristic whoop

49
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define pleural effusion

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abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity that impairs breathing by limiting expansion of lungs

50
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define empyema

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exudative effusion characterized by collection of pus in the pleural cavity commonly caused by bacterial pneumonia

51
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define pneumothorax

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presence of air in the pleural cavity

52
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define pleurisy

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inflam of the pleural membrane

53
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define pulmonary edema

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accumulation of extravascular fluid in the lung tissues and alveoli common in heart failure

54
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define pulmonary embolism

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blockage in an artery of the lungs caused by a mass of undissolved matter that has traveled to the lungs from another body part

55
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define SIDS

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sudden infant death syndrome

completely unexpected and unexplained death of an apparently normal healthy infant

56
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define TB

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tuberculosis

affects the lungs causes chest pain, hemopptysis, weight loss, fatigue, night sweats

57
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define antibiotics

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destroy or inhibit growth of bacteria by disrupting their membranes or metabolic processess

58
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define antihistamines

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block histamines from binding with their receptors

59
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define antitussives

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relieve or supress coughing by blocking the cough reflex in the brain

60
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define bronchodilators

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stimulate bronchial muscles to relax therby expanding air passages

61
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define corticosteroids

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act on immune system by blocking production of substances that trigger allergic reactions and inflam actions

62
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define decongestants

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constrict blood vessels of nasal passages and limit blood flow which causes swollen tissues

63
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define expectorants

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liquefy respiratory secretions so that they are more easily dislodged

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