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29 Cards in this Set
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Hypoxia |
Low oxygen saturation levels |
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Hypoxaemia |
Low oxygen levels in blood |
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Cyanosis |
Bluish colouring of the skin |
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Haemoptysis |
Coughing blood |
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Haematemesis |
Vomiting up blood |
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Haematuria |
Blood in urine |
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Sputum |
Fluid or secretions coughed up from lungs |
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Productive cough |
Sputum or excess mucus is brought up and expelled |
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Orthopnea |
Difficulty breathing while lying down |
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Pneumonia |
Infection of alveoli |
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Diaphoresis |
Sweating |
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Dyspnoea |
Difficulty or laboured breathing |
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URTI |
Upper respiratory tract infection |
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Crackles |
Bubbling sound. |
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Sonorous wheezes |
Snore like. |
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Stridor |
Crowing. partial obstruction larynx |
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Sibilant wheezes |
High pitched. Whistle like |
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Pleural friction rub |
Dry. Creaking. Grating |
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Pruritus |
Severe itching |
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Oliguria |
Low urine output |
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Anuria |
Unable to produce urine |
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Nocturia |
Urinating at night frequently |
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Cystitis |
Inflammation of the urinary bladder |
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Diuretic |
Causes increased urination |
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Pyelonephritis |
Inflammation of the kidneys as result of bacterial infection |
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Pulmonary ventilation |
Process of air flowing into lungs and out of lungs |
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Inspiration |
Flow air into the lungs |
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Expiration |
Air flowing out of lungs |
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Internal inspiration |
Exchange of gases between blood and body cells |
