Unit 9: Respiratory System-Dx/Tx Flashcards

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antitussive

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a drug that prevents coughing

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arterial blood gas

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a measurement of O2, CO2, and pH levels in the blood

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3
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auscultation

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listening to heart, lunch, or bowel sounds through a stethoscope

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4
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bronchodilator

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a drug that expands the walls of the bronchi

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5
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

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a method of artificially maintaining blood flow and airflow when breathing and pulse have stopped

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6
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computed tomography

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an imaging technique utilizing x-rays and a computer to view slices of a patient’s body. The slices can also be put together to make a 3-dimensional image.

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7
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expectorant

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a drug that encourages the expulsion of material from the lungs

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8
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nebulizer

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a machine that aerosolized a liquid medication for inhalation

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9
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percussion

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tapping on the body surface to cause vibrations or dislodge mucus

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10
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pulmonary function testing

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a group of tests used to evaluate the condition of the lungs

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11
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pulse oximeter

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a device placed on the fingertip to measure O2 levels in the blood

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12
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ventilation

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exchange of gasses between the environment and the lungs

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13
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ventilation-perfusion scan

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a scan that tests whether a problem in the lungs is caused by ventilation (airflow) or perfusion (blood flow)

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