Common Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
Inflammation of the lungs due to aspiration, bacteria, Protozoa, virus, fungi or chlamydia
A
Pneumonia
2
Q
Chronic irreversible obstruction of the lungs that decreases expiration
A
Copd chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
3
Q
Form of copd that causes dyspnea wheezing and productive cough
A
Chronic bronchitis
4
Q
Coronary artery disease
A
Hardening and thickening of the arterial intima with fibrous plaque and liquid accumulation
5
Q
Myocardial infarction
A
Heart attack
6
Q
Hypertension
A
High blood pressure
7
Q
Hypotension
A
Low bp
8
Q
Dialation if arterial vessel wall or heart chamber due to weakening or balooning
A
Aneurysm
9
Q
Thrombus
A
Blood clot
10
Q
Mass that enters the blood stream
A
Embolism
