GERO Flashcards
1
Q
bronchiectasis
A
thickening of airways from inflammation and infection
2
Q
kypnosis
A
curvature of the spine
3
Q
CHF
A
Congestive heart failure
4
Q
polydipsia
A
extreme thirst
5
Q
dysphagia
A
difficulty swallowing
6
Q
odynophagia
A
pain when swallowing
7
Q
sigmoidoscopy
A
tests look at rectum and lower part of the intestines
8
Q
expectorants
A
mucoactive agent, help with productive cough
9
Q
dyspnea
A
difficult or labored breathing
10
Q
stenosis
A
narrowing
11
Q
epistaxis
A
bloody nose
12
Q
syncope
A
fainting or passing out
13
Q
orthopnea
A
shortness of breath
14
Q
angina
A
chest pain or discomfort
15
Q
myocardial infarction
A
heart attack
