Medical Terminology 7Th. Chap 7 Respiratory System

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aerosol therapy

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medication in mist form directly to the lungs or air passageways

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antral lavage

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washing or irrigating of the paranasal sinuses to remove mucopurulent material

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oximeter/pulse oximeter

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monitoring the percentage of hemoglobin HB saturated with oxygen

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polysomnography

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test of sleep cycles using recordings of brain waves EEGs electrical activity of muscles, eye movement, respiratory rate blood pressure blood oxygen saturation, heart rhythm, and , sometimes, direct observation of the person during sleep

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postural drainage

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positioning a patient so that gravity aids in the drainage of secretions from the bronchi and loves of the lungs

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PFTs Pulmonary Function Tests

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variety of tests used to evaluate respiratory functions

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spirometry

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PFT mesures the breathing capacity of the lungs

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endotracheal intubation

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plastic tube is inserted into the trachea to maintain an open airway

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pleurectomy

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excision of part of the pleura, usually the parietal pleura

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pneumectomy

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excision of a lung or a portion of the lung

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septoplasty

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surgical repair of a deviated nasal septum

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thoracentesis or pleurocentesis or thoracocentesis

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surgical puncture and drainage of the pleural cavity

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tracheostomy

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surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the neck and into the trachea into which a breathing tube may be inserted

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Mantoux Test

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intraderma test to determinate tuberculine sensitivity

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bronchoscopy

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visual examination of the bronchi using an endoscope inserted through the mouth and trachea

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laryngoscopy

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visual examination of the larynx to detect tumors, foreign bodies, nerve, or structual injury

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mediastinoscopy

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visual examination of the mediastinal structures, including the heart, trachea, esophagus, bronchus, thymus and lymph nodes

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ABG Arterial Blood Gas

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test that mesures dissolved oxygen and carbon dioxice in arterial blood. Evaluates how well oxygen is being carried to body tissues

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sputum culture

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microbial test used to identify disease causing organism of the lower respiratory track

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sweat test

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mesurment of the amount of salt in sweat. to comfirm cystic fibrosis in children

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CTPA Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography

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minimally invasive imaging that combines computed tomography scaning and angiography to produce images of the pulmonary arteries

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V-Q (lung) Ventilation -perfusion scan

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Nuclear test scan that evaluates both airflow and blood flow in the lungs for evidence of a blood clot in the lungs

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antibiotics

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destroy or inhibits the grow of bacteria

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antihistamines

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block histamines( cause sneezing, runny nose, itchiness, adn rashes) from binding with histamine receptor sites in tissues

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antitussives

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relieve or suppress coughing by blocking the cough reflex

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bronchodilators

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stimulate bronchial muscles to relax, expanding air passges resulting in increased air flow

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corticosteroids

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block production of substances that trigger allergic and inflammatory actions

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decogestants

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constrict blood bessels of nasal passages and limit blood flow, causing swollen tissue to shrink so that air can pass more freely through the passageways

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expectorants

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liquefy respiratory secretions so they are more esaily dislodged during coughing epiodes