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Chapter 8 respiratory system Flashcards

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aerophagia

aer/o

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eating or swallowing air

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alveolitis

alveol/o

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inflammation of the alveoli

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anthracosis

anthrac/o

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abnormal condition of cold

coal, coal dust

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bronchitis

bhronc/o

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inflammation of the bronchus

bronchus

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bronchiectasis

bronchi/o

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dilation or expansion of the bronchus

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bronchiolitis

bronchiol/o

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inflammation of the bronchiole

bronchiole

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carcinoma

carcin/o

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cancerous tumor

cancer

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chondroplasty

chondr/o

A

surgical repair of the cartilage

cartilage

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coniosis

coni/o

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abnormal condition caused by inhalation of dust

dust

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diaphragmatocele

diaphragmat/o

A

hernia of the diaphragm

diaphragm

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epiglottal

epliglott/o

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pertaining to the epiglottis

epiglottis

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laryngitis

laryng/o

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inflammation of the larynx

larynx

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lobectomy

lob/o

A

excision or surgical removal of a lobe

lobe

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mucoid

muc/o

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resembling mucus

mucus

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nasogastric

nas/o

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pertaining to the nose and stomach

nose

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rhinitis

rhin/o

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inflammation of the nose

nose

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oral

or/o

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pertaining to the mouth

mouth, mouth like opening

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stomatitis

stomat/o

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inflammation of the mouth

mouth, mouthlike opening

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orthopnea

orth/o

A

breathing in the straight position

straight

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oximeter

ox/i

A

measuring instrument for oxygen

oxigen

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anoxia

ox/o

A

ondition of no oxygen

oxygen

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pharyngeal

pharyng/o

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pertaining to the pharynxs

pharynx

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phonograph

phon/o

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recording indtrument for sound or voice

sound, voice

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pleurodynia

pleur/o

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pain of the pleura

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apnea

pnea

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temporary cessation of breathing

breathing

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dyspnea

pnea

A

difficulty breathing

breathing

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pneumonia

pneum/o

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condition of the lung

lung, air

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pneumonectomy

pneumon/o

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excision or surgical removal of the lung

lung, air

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pulmonary

pulmon/o

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pertaining to the lung

lung

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sinusoid

sinus/o

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resembling a sinus

sinus

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spiroeter

spir/o

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measuring instrument for breathing

breathing

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thoracentesis

thorac/o

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surgical puncture of the thorax

thorax

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tonsillitis

tonsill/o

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inflammation of the tonsil

tonsil

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tracheotomy

trache/o

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cutting into or inncision of the trachea

trachea

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COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CPAP

A

continuous possitive airway pressure

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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resusitation

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CXR

A

chest x-ray

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MDI

A

metered dose inhaler

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PE

A

pulmonary embolism

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PFT

A

pulmonary function test

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PND

A

paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

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R

A

respiration

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RA

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SOB

A

shortness of breath

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T&A

A

tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

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TB

A

tuberculosis

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VC

A

vital capacity

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Acute bronchitis

A

infection & inflammation of bronchial airways

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ARDS

A

acute respiratory distress syndrome = lung injury that develops to a secondary trauma

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Allergic rhinitis

A

inflammation of the nasal membranes

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asbestosis

A

chronic by inhalating asbestos fibers

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asthma

A

narrowing & inflammation of the airways resulting in wheezing, SOB & cough

54
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atelectasis

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partial collapse of the alveoli and tiny airways of the lungs

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CPR

A

first aid courses, restores breathing and circulation

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COPD

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group of diseases = alveolar sacs are destroyed & severe SOB

57
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CWP

A

coal workers pneumoconiosis = black lung or anthracosis

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coryza

A

inflammation of the nasal mucosa ( common cold)

59
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crackles

A

cracky lung sound (like rice krispies)

60
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croup

A

viral disease in children, barking sea-like cough & respiratory distress

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CF

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cystic fibrosis = fatal genetic disease, frequent respiratory infections and COPD

62
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Deviated septum

A

nasal septum is displaced to the side

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emphysema

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abnormal air space and destruction to alveoli walls, loss of elasticity and progressive dyspnea

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empyema

A

collection of pus between pleura membranes of the lungs

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epistaxis

A

nose bleed

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hemoptysis

A

coughing blood

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hemothorax

A

blood or blood fluid is collected within the intra pleural space causing lung compression

68
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histoplasmosis

A

systemic respiratory disease caused by histoplsma capsulatum by bird poop

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hypercapnia

A

retention of CO2, mental cloudiness and lethargy

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influenza

71
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laryngitis

A

inflammation of the larynx

72
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legionellosis

A

bacteria lung infection (legionella pneumophila)

73
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nasal polyps

A

rounded tissue growths on the nasal or sinal mucosa

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OSA

A

obstructive sleep apnea= when airway is intermittently blocked during sleep

75
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orthopnea

A

labored breathing that occurs when lying flat & improves when sitting up

76
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pharyngitiis

A

inflamation of the pharynx (sore throat)

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pleural effusion

A

excess collection of fluid in the intrapleural space

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pleurisy

A

sharp inspiratory chest pain

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pneumoconiosis

A

disease by chronic repetitive inhalation of dust

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pneumonia

A

vactirial or viral infections of the lungs

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pneumothorax

A

collection of air in the intrapleural space (collapsed lung

82
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PE

A

pulmonary embolism= Mycobacterium tuberculosis

83
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rhonchi

A

coarse, gurgling sound in thelungs

84
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silicosis

A

disease by inhalation of silica (quartz dust)

85
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sinusitis

A

inflammation of the sinus cavity

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stridor

A

high pitch sound without steehoscope

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URI

A

inflammation of upper airways ( common cold)

88
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wheeze

A

musical sound in the lungs, partial airway obstruction

89
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ABG

A

ARTERIAL BLOOD GASES= MEASURES O2 & CO2 AND PH BALANCE

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BRONCHOSCOPY

A

VISUAL EXAMINATION OF AIRWAYS OF THE LUNGS

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CXR

A

CHEST X-RAY= RADIOLOGICAL PICTURE OF THE LUNGS

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MANTOUX TEST

A

INJECTION OF TUBERCULIN (PPD)

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MDI

A

METERED DOSE INHALER= DELIVERS MEDICATION TO AIRWAYS

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NEBULIZER

A

PRODUCES A FINE SPRAY OR MIST TO DELIVER MEDICATION

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PLEURODESIS

A

CAUSES THE PLEURAL LINE TO FUSE TO ONE ANOTHER DEVELOPING SCAR TISSUE

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CPT

A

POSTURAL DRAINAGE PLASEMENT OF THE PT TO FACILITATE LUNG DRAINAGE

97
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PULMONARY ANGIOGRAPHY

A

RADIOGRAPHIS EXAMINATION OF PULMONARY CIRCULATION AFTER INJECTION OF A CONTRAST DYE

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PFTS

A

PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST= INFORMATION REGARDING LUNG CAPACITY

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PULSE OXIMETRY

A

MEASUREMENT OXYGENT (SPO2) TO DETERMINE OF SUFFICIENT OXYGEN IS DELIVERED TO THE BODY

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SPUTUM ANALYSIS

A

EXAMINATION OF MUCUS

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THORACENTESIS

A

SURGICAL PUNCTURE OF THE CHEST WALL TO REMOVE FLUID FROM INTERPLEURAL SPACE

102
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VC

A

VITAL CAPACITY = VOLUMEN OF AIR THAT CAN BE EXHALED AFTER MAXIMUM INSPIRATION

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