Week 2 (Thru Respiratory)

Question 1

Chol/e

Answer 1

Gall, bile

Question 2

Emes/o

Answer 2

Vomit

Question 3

Lith/o

Answer 3

Stone

Question 4

Lapar/o

Answer 4

Abdominal Wall

Question 5

-centesis

Answer 5

To punture

Question 6

-tripsy

Answer 6

To crush

Question 7

-rrhea

Answer 7

Flow, discharge

Question 8

-iasis

Answer 8

Abnormal condition

Question 9

GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

Answer 9

“Severe heartburn,” weakness in the valve that blocks stomach acid from esophagus causing acid to reflux into esophagus and cause heartburn like pain

Question 10

Jaundice

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis

Answer 11

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.

Question 12

Cirrhosis

Answer 12

Degenerative disease of the liver common in chronic alcoholics that causes the liver to turn an “orange-yellow” color.

Question 13

Portal Hypertension

Answer 13

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.

Question 14

Esophageal Varices

Answer 14

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.

Question 15

Dysphagia

Answer 15

Difficulty swallowing, could be linked to numerous causes like GERD, tumors, etc.

Question 16

Crohn’s Disease

Answer 16

Chronic inflammatory disease primarily in the bowel that cause abdominal pain, weight loss, diarrhea, and possibly anal bleeding.

Question 17

Peritonitis

Answer 17

Inflammation in the lining of the abdominal cavity. Can be caused by many things but most commonly an appendix bursting.

Question 18

Gastroenterologist

Answer 18

Physician that specializes in diseases of the digestive system including the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.

Question 19

Proctologist

Answer 19

Physician that specializes in diseases of the rectum or anus.

Question 20

Guaiac test (Hemoccult, Fecult)

Answer 20

Special chemical test used to identify blood in stool.

Question 21

Upper GI series

Answer 21

Series of X-rays of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine taken after patient swallows a “milkshake” of barium.

Question 22

Lower GI series

Answer 22

Series of X-rays using a barium enema to show the large intestine and rectum.

Question 23

Endoscopy

Answer 23

Flexible fiberoptic instument attached to a camera that can be used to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and large bowel.

Question 24

Ultrasonography (Ultrasound)

Answer 24

Use of high frequency waves to visualize internal organs.

Question 25

Rhin/o

Answer 25

Nose

Question 26

Laryng/o

Answer 26

Larynx (“voice box”)

Question 27

Trache/o

Answer 27

Trachea (“windpipe”)

Question 28

Bronch/o

Answer 28

Lung air passageways

Question 29

Pne/u, -pnea

Answer 29

Breath, air, lung

Question 30

Pulm/o

Answer 30

Lung

Question 31

-ptysis

Answer 31

Spitting (coughing)

Question 32

-plasty

Answer 32

Reconstruction

Question 33

Pneumoconiosis

Answer 33

Literally “abnormal condition of dust in the lungs,” condition where toxic particles become trapped in the lungs (Ex: Miner’s lung)

Question 34

Epistaxis

Answer 34

Nosebleed

Question 35

Cystic Fibrosis

Answer 35

Inherited disease that effects mucous producing organ systems to stimulate overproduction of think, sticky mucous that scars and damages the lungs (fibrosis = scarring)

Question 36

Emphysema (COPD)

Answer 36

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, results in progressive destruction of air sacs in the lungs and loss of respiratory membrane that allows for gas exchange.

Question 37

Atelectasis

Answer 37

Collapsed lung

Question 38

Pulmonologist

Answer 38

Physician that specializes in diseases of the lungs.

Question 39

Respiratory Therapist

Answer 39

Specially trained technician who administers inhalation therapy and other aid to patients with lung disease.

Question 40

Pulmonary angiography

Answer 40

Special x-rays of vessels of the lungs.

Question 41

Laryngoscopy

Answer 41

Visual examination of the larynx.

Question 42

Endotracheal Intubation

Answer 42

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.