Study guide vocab

Question 1

Rhinoplasty

Answer 1

surgical repair of the nose

Question 2

Pneumothorax

Answer 2

accumulation of air in the pleural space

Question 3

Mastopexy

Answer 3

surgical fixation of the breasts (breast lift)

Question 4

Hyperparathyroidism

Answer 4

overactive parathyroid(s)

Question 5

Adenocarcinoma

Answer 5

cancerous tumor on the glands in organs

Question 6

Hyperpnea

Answer 6

breathing deeper than normal

Question 7

Dyspnea

Answer 7

painful or difficult breathing

Question 8

Asthma

Answer 8

long term disease of the lungs (constricted airways)

Question 9

Mucus

Answer 9

slippery secretion that can cause blockage

Question 10

Hypoxemia

Answer 10

low amount of blood oxygen

Question 11

Hypercapnia

Answer 11

high amount of carbon dioxide in the blood

Question 12

Pulmonary function test

Answer 12

tests that measure the function of your lungs

Question 13

Bronchitis

Answer 13

inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes

Question 14

Nebulizer

Answer 14

a drug delivery device that turns liquid medicine into a mist that can be inhaled into the lungs

Question 15

Bronchodilator

Answer 15

medication that relaxes the muscles around the airways

Question 16

Hyperglycemia

Answer 16

high blood sugar

Question 17

Dysmenorrhea

Answer 17

pain and discomfort before menstruation

Question 18

Hematochezia

Answer 18

bloody defecation