Week 2 (Thru Respiratory) Flashcards
Work in progress, only finished through digestive at the moment
Chol/e
Gall, bile
Emes/o
Vomit
Lith/o
Stone
Lapar/o
Abdominal Wall
-centesis
To punture
-tripsy
To crush
-rrhea
Flow, discharge
-iasis
Abnormal condition
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
“Severe heartburn,” weakness in the valve that blocks stomach acid from esophagus causing acid to reflux into esophagus and cause heartburn like pain
Jaundice
Back up of bile metabolic by-products causing skin and the white’s of one’s eyes to yellow. Can be caused by multiple issues like a malfunctioning liver and too much break down of RBC
Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis
Small pockets forming along the wall of the large intestine that can cause pain and discomfort. Waste products may also gather there and house bacteria causing more severe side effects like inflammation.
Cirrhosis
Degenerative disease of the liver common in chronic alcoholics that causes the liver to turn an “orange-yellow” color.
Portal Hypertension
Possible liver problem of chronic alcoholics that causes liver dysfunction and obstruction of the venous blood flow to the liver. Causes veins around umbilicus to swell from the pressure.
Esophageal Varices
Bulging, engorged veins in walls of the esophagus causes by chronic alcoholism. Risk tearing and if severe enough could cause the patient to bleed out.
Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing, could be linked to numerous causes like GERD, tumors, etc.
Crohn’s Disease
Chronic inflammatory disease primarily in the bowel that cause abdominal pain, weight loss, diarrhea, and possibly anal bleeding.
Peritonitis
Inflammation in the lining of the abdominal cavity. Can be caused by many things but most commonly an appendix bursting.
Gastroenterologist
Physician that specializes in diseases of the digestive system including the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.
Proctologist
Physician that specializes in diseases of the rectum or anus.
Guaiac test (Hemoccult, Fecult)
Special chemical test used to identify blood in stool.
Upper GI series
Series of X-rays of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine taken after patient swallows a “milkshake” of barium.
Lower GI series
Series of X-rays using a barium enema to show the large intestine and rectum.
Endoscopy
Flexible fiberoptic instument attached to a camera that can be used to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and large bowel.
Ultrasonography (Ultrasound)
Use of high frequency waves to visualize internal organs.
Rhin/o
Nose
Laryng/o
Larynx (“voice box”)
Trache/o
Trachea (“windpipe”)
Bronch/o
Lung air passageways
Pne/u, -pnea
Breath, air, lung
Pulm/o
Lung
-ptysis
Spitting (coughing)
-plasty
Reconstruction
Pneumoconiosis
Literally “abnormal condition of dust in the lungs,” condition where toxic particles become trapped in the lungs (Ex: Miner’s lung)
Epistaxis
Nosebleed
Cystic Fibrosis
Inherited disease that effects mucous producing organ systems to stimulate overproduction of think, sticky mucous that scars and damages the lungs (fibrosis = scarring)
Emphysema (COPD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, results in progressive destruction of air sacs in the lungs and loss of respiratory membrane that allows for gas exchange.
Atelectasis
Collapsed lung
Pulmonologist
Physician that specializes in diseases of the lungs.
Respiratory Therapist
Specially trained technician who administers inhalation therapy and other aid to patients with lung disease.
Pulmonary angiography
Special x-rays of vessels of the lungs.
Laryngoscopy
Visual examination of the larynx.
Endotracheal Intubation
Passing special air tube into the trachea so oxygen can be directed to lungs without risk of inhaling vomit from stomach. Typically done for surgery or general anesthesia.
