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Respiratory Flashcards

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describe PARANASAL SINUSES

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air-filled cavities w/mucous membranes near bones of skull to make head lighter, give resonance to voice, & make mucus for lubrication; 4 pairs (frontal, sphenoid, maxillary, ethmoid)

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describe FRONTAL PARANASAL SINUSES

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frontal bone above eyebrows; infection leads to severe pain

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describe SPHENOID PARANASAL SINUSES

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behind eye under pituitary close to optic nerve; infection leads to vision damage

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describe MAXILLARY PARANASAL SINUSES

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largest; under eyes; infection leads to pain posterior maxillary teeth

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describe ETHMOID PARANASAL SINUSES

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between nose & eyes; irregular shaped air cells thinly separated from orbital cavity

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describe the PHARYNX

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takes air & food; 3 parts (nasopharynx, oropharynx, & laryngopharynx)

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aka: pharynx

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the throat

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define the NASOPHARYNX

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posterior to nasal cavity down behind mouth

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define the OROPHARYNX

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visible thru mouth between soft palate & epiglottis passing air & food to laryngopharynx

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define the LARYNGOPHARYNX

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after oropharynx; where food & air separate

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describe the TRACHEA

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transport air; in front of esophagus; has flexible C shaped cartilage rings to open tube

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aka: trachea

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windpipe

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define the BRONCHI

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branches from trachea

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aka: bronchi

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primary bronchi or bronchial tree

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define the ALVEOLI

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surrounded by pulmonary cavities for O2 & CO2 exchange & make surfactant for stability

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aka: alveoli

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air sacs

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describe the RIGHT LUNG

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larger; 3 lobes (upper, middle, lower)

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describe the LEFT LUNG

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2 lobes (upper & lower)

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define MEDIASTINUM

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space between lungs

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define PLEURA

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thin, moist, & slippery membrane outside lungs & inside thoracic cavity

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describe the PARIETAL PLEURA

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outer layer lining walls of thoracic cavity, covers diaphragm, & forms lung sacs; attaches to chest wall

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define VISCERAL PLEURA

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inner layer that covers & attaches to lungs

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define PLEURAL CAVITY

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thin fluid filled area between parietal & visceral pleura for lubrication

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aka: pleural cavity

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pleural space

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define PHRENIC NERVES

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stimulate diaphragm to contract

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what 2 things consist respiration

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1 inhale + 1 exhale

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define EXTERNAL RESPIRATION

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breathing

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define INTERNAL RESPIRATION

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cellular gas exchange

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describe INHALATION

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diaphragm contracts & moves down for expansion & the created negative pressure draws air in

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describe EXHALATION

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diaphragm relaxes & moves up to increase pressure

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define ADENOIDS

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mass of gland-like lymphoid tissues @ back of upper pharynx

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describe CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)

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group of disease that obstruct bronchial air flow; s/s: persistent dypnea w/exerition, chronic cough, <50% normal inspiratory capacity

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define CHRONIC BRONCHITIS

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airways inflamed from irritants

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describe EMPHYSEMA

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progressive long term loss of lung function with decrease in # of alveoli making it harder to breathe & expand; alveoli also abnormally big in size & lose elasticity leading to SOB & impaired heart function

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define AIRWAY INFLAMMATION

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bronchi swell & clog w/mucus gen after allergies

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define BRONCHOSPASM

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spasm of smooth muscles in bronchi walls

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describe UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTION

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caused by any of 200 viruses; inflammation of respiratory mucous membranes

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aka: upper respiratory infection

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acute nasopharyngitis, common cold or rhinopharyngitis

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describe ALLERGIC RHINITIS

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allergic disease of mucous membranes in nose & upper respiratory bc of exposure to pollen/allergenic substance

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describe NONALLERGENIC RHINITIS

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not caused by allergen; ex) cold air, meds, spicy food

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aka: allergic rhinitis

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allergy for airborne allerge or hay fever

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describe CROUP

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acute respiratory infection in kids & infants; s/s: larynx obstruction, hoarseness, swelling of vocal cords, bark cough, stridor

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define STRIDOR

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harsh & high pitch sound from blockage

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define EPISTAXIS

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nose bleed

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cause: epistaxis

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dry air, medication, high blood pressure

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describe INFLUENZA

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acute, highly contagious viral infection spread via droplets; s/s: respiratory inflammation, fever, chills, muscle pain

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describe PERTUSSIS

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contagious bacterial infection of upper respiratory; s/s: recurrent paroxysmal cough, breathlessness, noisy inspiration; preventable w/vaccine (DTap/Tdap)

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describe RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS (RSV)

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common & highly contagious viral infection spread via droplets; gen mild & cold like; can lead to bronchiolitis

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describe RHINORRHEA

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runny nose

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aka: pharyngitis

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sore throat

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describe STREP THROAT

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pharyngitis from bactera; red, painful, & purulent throat

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describe LARYNGOSPASM

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sudden spasmodic closure of larynx; sometimes w/GERD

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define APHONIA

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only able to whisper

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aka: aphonia

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lost voice

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describe DYSPHONIA

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difficulty speaking; s/s: hoarseness, weakness, cracking

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define LARYNGITIS

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voice lost bc of inflammation of larynx

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define ACUTE BRONCHITIS

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inflammation of bronchi gen from viral infection; s/s: productive cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, low fever

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aka: acute bronchitis

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chest cold

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define BRONCHIECTASIS

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permanent thickening of bronchi walls bc of chronic infection & inflammation

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define BRONCHORRHEA

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excessive discharge of water mucus from bronchi bc chronic bronchitis or asthma

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define PLEURISY

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inflammation of pleura

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aka: pleurisy

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pleuritis

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cause: pleurisy

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trauma, tuberculosis, connective tissue disease, infection

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describe PLEURODYNIA

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sharp chest pain bc of pleurisy; inflamed pleural membranes rube w/inhalation

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describe PLEURAL EFFUSION

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excess accumulation of fluid in pleural space leading to fluid into pleural cavity causing limited lung expansion & breathlessness; common w/pneumona, CHF, & kidney/liver disease

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define PYOTHORAX

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pus in pleural cavity between pleural layers bc of bacterial infection

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aka: pyothorax

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pleural empyema

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define EMPYEMA

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collection of pus in any body cavity

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describe HEMOTHORAX

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blood/bodily fluid in pleural cavity bc of trauma, disease, or surgery; common w/pneumonia, TB, & malignant tumors

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describe PNEUMOTHORAX

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air in pleural space causing pressure imbalance & full/partial collapse bc of trauma/lung disease related rupture

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define ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS)

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lung inflammation & fluid in alveoli cause low O2 levels bc O2 can’t reach blood

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cause of ARDS

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trauma, pneumonia, smoke/fumes, inhaled vomit, sepsis

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describe ATELECTASIS

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incomplete expansion of part/all lung from blockage or pneumothorax; alveoli can’t expand

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aka: atelectasis

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collapsed lung

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define GRANULOMA

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local area of inflammation in lungs

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describe PULMONARY EDEMA

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fluid in lung tissue (esp alveoli); gen symptom for heart failure

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define PULMONARY EMBOLISM

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sudden blockage of pulmonary artery from embolus

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describe TUBERCULOSIS (TB)

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infectious disease that gen attacks lungs & in ppl w/weak immune systems; can be latent in healthy ppl & drug resistant

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define PNEUMONIA

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alveoli & air passages filled w/pus & fluid

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cause: pneumonia

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infection, bacteria, fungi, virus, aspiration, pollution/chemical

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describe COMMUNITY-ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA (CAP)

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from contagious infection outside hospital; gen bacterial but can be fungal/viral

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define BRONCHOPNEUMONIA

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bacterial pneumonia that gen leads to lobar pneumonia

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define LOBAR PNEUMONIA

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at least 1 lobe affected

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define HOSPITAL-ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA

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defenses impaired & acquired @ hospital

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aka: hospital acquired pneumonia

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nosocomial pneumonia

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describe MYCOPLASMA

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milder & longer lasting; bacterial

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aka: mycoplasma

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walking pneumonia

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define PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA (PCP or PJP)

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opportunistic pneumonia caused by fungus

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statistic of viral pneumonia

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~1/2 all pneumonia

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describe INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE

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group of about 200 disorders causing inflammation & scarring of alveoli & other structures; scarred & stiff cause low O2 transfer

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describe PULMONARY FIBROSIS

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progressive formation of scar tissue in lung causing difficulty breathing & decreased lung capacity; an interstitial lung disease

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define PNEUMOCONIOSIS

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fibrosis of lung tissues bc of mineral dust

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define ASBESTOSIS

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asbestos particles in lung

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define SILICOSIS

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siica dust in lungs

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describe CYSTIC FIBROSIS

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genetic bc of 2 faulty genes affecting respiratory, digestive, & reproductive; can’t easily process mucus leading to buildup, lungs & pancreas become clogged

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s/s: cystic fibrosis

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lung damage, poor growth, nutrtional deficiencies, wheezing, persistent cough, chronic respiratory infections, heat intolerance, pancreatic insufficiency, excessive mucus in lungs, lots of sweating, impaired secretion of intestinal fluids

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describe BRONCHOGENIC CARCINOMA

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leading cause of cancer death; origin in bronchi

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aka: bronchogenic carcinoma

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lung cancer

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define BRADYPNEA

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slow heart rate (<10/min)

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describe CHEYNE-STOKES RESPIRATION

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irregular breathing pattern w/alt. rapid/shallow breath & bradypnea/apnea; in comatose & near death ppl

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define TACHYPNEA

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abnormally fast respiration (> 20/min)

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define DYSPNEA

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difficult/painful breathing

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aka: dyspnea

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shortness of breath

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describe HYPERPNEA

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gen w/exertion, high altitude, anemia, or sepsis; breathe deeper & more rapid than @ rest

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describe HYPERVENTILATION

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faster, deeper, & excessive breathing decreasing CO2 in blood; s/s: anxiety, dizziness, numbness, rapid breathing, tingling hands/feet

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define HYPOVENTILATION

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shallow/slow respiration

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aka: hypoventilation

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define EXPECTORATION

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coughing/spitting up saliva/mucus/fluid

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define HEMOPTYSIS

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spitting up blood/blood stained sputum

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describe ANOXIA

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absence of O2 in body even w/good blood flow; >4 min = irreversible brain damage

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describe HYPOXIA

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deficient O2 levels in body, less severe than anoxia

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cause: hypoxia

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trauma, lung disease, cardiovascular problems, carbon monoxide poisoning, high altitudes

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define ASPHYXIA

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loss of consciousness when not enough O2

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describe CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING

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high CO interfere w/using O2; s/s: nausea, vomiting, dizziness, SOB, headaches, lethargy, confusion

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define HYPERCAPNIA

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weirdly high CO2 buildup in blood

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aka: hypercapnia

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CO2 retention

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define HYPOXEMIA

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low O2 levels in blood

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describe RESPIRATORY FAILURE

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respiratory acidosis; O2 dangerously low or CO2 dangerously high

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define ORTHOPNEA

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breathing easier when sitting up

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define RALES

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abnormal crackling sound w/inhalation indicating fluid or mucus

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define RHONCHI

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coarse rattling/high pitched snoring indicating narrowing of air passageway

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define WHEEZING

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high pitched sound w/exhalation

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describe DIPTHERIA

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serious infection of nose & throat where thick sheet of gray matter covers pharynx obstructing air; preventable w/vaccine

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define SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME (SARS)

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potentially fatal viral infection affecting respiratory & can cause multiorgan failure

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define BRONCHOSCOPY

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camera thru nose/mouth to airways

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define LARYNGOSCOPY

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flexible/rigid camera thru mouth

126
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define PEAK FLOW METER

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measure air flow out of lungs

127
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define POLYSOMNOGRAPHY

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physiological activity during sleep

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aka: polysomnograohy

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sleep study

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describe PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTS (PFTs)

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tests measure volume. air flow, & gas exchange; factors being gender, height, & sex

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define SPIROMETER

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tool measures air capacity & time for every breath

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define PULSE OXIMETER

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on finger/earlobe to measure O2 saturation

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define SPUTUM CYTOLOGY

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mucus coughed up & examined for cancer

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describe SPUTUM CULTURE & SENSITIVITY

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mucus coughed up & monitor for bacterial growth, if growth test sensitivity/resistance to antibiotics; diagnostic & treatment

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define TB SKIN TESTING

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small amnt of tuberculin purified protein derivative injected under skin & check reaction 48 hrs later

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aka: TB skin testing

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Mantoux PPD skin test

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define PULMONARY ANGIOGRAPHY

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x-ray visual of arteries & veins w/contrast

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define ARTERIAL BLOOD GASSES (test) {ABGs}

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assess levels of O2 & CO2 in blood

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describe SWEAT TEST

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aid diagnosis of CF by measuring sodium in sweat; stimulate sweat w/chemical & electrode

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describe VENTILATION/PERFUSION (V/Q) SCAN

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nuclear medicine diagnostic w/inhalation of radioactive air to see if lungs fill & inject dye to see blood flow

140
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aka: antitussive

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cough medicine

141
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aka: decongestant

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nasal decongestant

142
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define EXPECTORANT

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makes mucus thin & less viscous to be easy to cough up

143
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describe BRONCHODILATOR

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inhaled drug relax & expand bronchi & relax muscle spasms in bronchial tubes; short or long acting

144
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define NEBULIZER

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turn liquid medicine to mist for inhalation

145
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define ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION

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tube into trachea to establish/maintain airway

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define FUNCTIONAL ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY (FESS)

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treat chronic sinusitis w/endoscope

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define LARYNGOTOMY

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surgical incision into larynx done when upper airway obstructed

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define SEPTOPLASTY

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surgical repair of nasal septum

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describe TRACHEOSTOMY

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surgical creation of stoma into trachea inferior vocal cords by inserting temporary/permanent tube for breathing

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define PNEUMONECTOMY

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surgical removal of all/part lung

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define LOBECTOMY

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surgical removal of organ lobe

152
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define WEDGE RESECTION

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small wedge shape of lung cancer removed

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define THORACENTESIS

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surgical puncture of chest wall w/needle to aspirate fluid from pleural sac

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define THORACOTOMY

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incision into chest wall to open pleural access lungs, heart, esophagus, diaphragm, etc

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define VIDEO ASSISTED THORACIC SURGERY (VATS)

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thoracoscope to look inside pleural & biopsy tissue & treat repeated collapsed lungs

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define BILEVEL POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE

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machine change pressure w/respirations

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aka: bilevel positive airway pressure

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BiPAP machine

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describe VENTILATOR

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device for artificial respirations; forced inhalation & exhalation natural

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describe HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY (HBOT)

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breathe & absorb pure O2; promote healing, fight infection, treat CO poison

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define AEROSOL THERAPY

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inhaled meds in mist via nebulizer/inhaler

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define CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE

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machine gives mild air pressure to keep airways open

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aka: continuous positive airway pressure

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define POSTURAL DRAINAGE

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drain pulmonary secretions, head should be lower than feet

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define BETA-ANDRENERGIC AGONIST

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drug dilates bronchi

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define GLUCOCORTICOID

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drug suppressing inflammation

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define MAST CELL STABILIZER

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drug inhibits release of histamines

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define MUCOLYTIC

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loosen mucus

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define SPUTUM

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phlegm ejected via mouth for siagnositcs

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define PHLEGM

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thick mucus secreted from respiratory passage

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define OTOLARYNGOLOGIST

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specialize in head & neck; an ENT

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