Pulmonology Vocabulary Flashcards

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adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

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Acute respiratory failure in adults characterized by tachypnea, dyspnea, cyanosis, tachycardia, and hypoxia

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asphyxia, asphyxiation

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Lack of oxygen that can lead to unconsciousness and death if not corrected immediately;

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aspirate

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Inhaling fluid or foreign object into airways

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asthma

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Disease caused by various conditions, such as allergies, and resulting in bronchospasm, excessive mucus production, inflammation, airway constriction, wheezing, and coughing.

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bronchogenic carcinoma

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Malignant lung tumor that originates in bronchi; often associated with a history of cigarette smoking

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

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Combination of external compressions on sternum and mouth to mouth breathing to maintain blood flow and air movement in and out of lungs during cardiac and respiratory arrest.

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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Progressive, chronic, and usually irreversible condition in which air flow to and from lungs is decreased;

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croup

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Acute viral infection in infants and children;

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cystic fibrosis (CF)

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Genetic condition that causes patient to produce very thick mucus resulting in severe congestion within lungs and digestive system

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emphysema

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Pulmonary condition resulting from destruction of alveolar walls leading to overinflated alveoli;

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endotracheal (ET) intubation

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Placing tube through mouth and into trachea to maintain open airway and facilitate artificial ventilation

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hyperventilation

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To breath too quickly (tachypnea) and too deeply (hyperpnea)

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hypoventilation

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To breath too slowly (bradypnea) and too shallowly (hypopnea)

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hypoxia

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Having insufficient amount of oxygen in body

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influenza (flu)

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Acute viral infection of airways; usually highly contagious;

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phelgm

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Thick mucus secreted by mucous membranes lining respiratory tract; phlegm is coughed through mouth is called sputum

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pleural effusion

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Abnormal presence of fluid or gas in pleural cavity;

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pleurisy

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Inflammation of pleura

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pneumonia

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Acute inflammatory condition of lung, which can be caused by bacterial and viral infections, diseases, and chemicals;

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pneumothorax

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Collection of air or gas in pleural cavity, which can result in collapse of lung

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pulmonary edema

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Condition in which lung tissue retains excessive amount of fluid

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pulmonary embolism (PE)

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Blood clot or air bubble in pulmonary artery or one of its branches;

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purulent

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Containing pus, as in purulent sputum

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respiratory rate (RR)

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Number of breaths per minute;

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rhonchi

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Whistling sound that can be heard during either inhalation or exhalation;

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sputum

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Mucus or phlegm coughed up and spit out from respiratory tract

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sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

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Unexpected and unexplained death of apparently well infant;

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sweat test

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Diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis;

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tuberculosis (TB)

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Infectious disease caused by tubercle bacillus, mycobacterium tuberculosis;

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ventilator

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Mechanical device to assist patient to breathe;

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ARDS

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adult respiratory distress syndrome

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CF

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cystic fibrosis

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CO2

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carbon dioxide

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COPD

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CPR

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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flu

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influenza

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O2

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oxygen

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SIDS

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sudden infant death syndrome

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TB

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tuberculosis

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TPR

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temperature, pulse, and respiration