Ch. 7 Therapeutic Terms

Question 0

continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy

Answer 0

use of a device with a mask that pumps a constant pressurized flow of air through the nasal passages; commonly used during sleep to prevent airway closure in sleep apnea

Question 1

cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Answer 1

method of artificial respiration and chest compressions to move oxygenated blood to vital organs when breathing and the heart have stopped

Question 2

endotracheal intubation

Answer 2

passage of a tube into the trachea via the nose or mouth to open the airway for delivering gas mixtures to the lungs

Question 3

incentive spirometry

Answer 3

a common postoperative breathing therapy using a specially designed spirometer to encourage the patient to inhale and hold an inspiratory volume to exercise the lungs and prevent pulmonary complications

Question 4

mechanical ventilation

Answer 4

mechanical breathing using a ventilator

Question 5

antibiotic

Answer 5

a drug that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms

Question 6

anticoagulant

Answer 6

a drug that prevents or dissolves blot clots

Question 7

antihistamine

Answer 7

a drug that neutralizes the effects of histamine

Question 8

histamine

Answer 8

a compound in the body that is released by injured cells, causing constriction of bronchial smooth muscle and dilation of blood vessels

Question 9

brochodilator

Answer 9

a drug that dilates the muscular walls of the bronchi

Question 10

expectorant

Answer 10

a drug that breaks up mucus and promotes coughing