Exam #5 | HEED 101 - Medical Terminology, Quizzes of Medical Sciences

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TERM 1 apnea DEFINITION 1 lack of breathing TERM 2 orthropnea DEFINITION 2 inability to breathe unless in an upright position TERM 3 tachypnea DEFINITION 3 rapid breathing TERM 4 eupnea DEFINITION 4 normal breathing TERM 5 aspiration DEFINITION 5 the act of drawing in or out by suction using a device such as a syringe or needleprocess of drawing food, liquid, or other substances into the nose, throat, or lungs TERM 6 expectoration DEFINITION 6 cough things out from lungs, bronchi, trachea TERM 7 hyperventilation DEFINITION 7 breathe too fast TERM 8 exhalation DEFINITION 8 breathe out TERM 9 tachycardia DEFINITION 9 rapid heart rate over 100 bpm TERM 10 dyspnea DEFINITION 10 difficulty breathing TERM 21 trachea DEFINITION 21 windpipe TERM 22 larynx DEFINITION 22 voice box TERM 23 ABGs DEFINITION 23 arterial blood gases TERM 24 thoracocentesis DEFINITION 24 surgical puncture into chest (draw off excess fluid) TERM 25 treatments of pneumonia DEFINITION 25 expectorantsmucolyticsbronchodilators TERM 26 mucolytics DEFINITION 26 break chemical bonds in mucus, lowering its thickness TERM 27 bronchodilators DEFINITION 27 used to improve pulmonary airflow by dilating air passages TERM 28 antitussives DEFINITION 28 not helpful for pneumonia, prevents coughing TERM 29 rhinorrhea DEFINITION 29 runny nose TERM 30 rhoncus DEFINITION 30 abnormal breath sound TERM 31 rhinoplasty DEFINITION 31 surgical repair of nose TERM 32 rhinovirus DEFINITION 32 responsible for common cold TERM 33 bronchoscopy DEFINITION 33 visual examination of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi via a bronchoscope TERM 34 rhinoscopy DEFINITION 34 visual examination of the nasal passages TERM 35 laryngoscopy DEFINITION 35 scoping larynx TERM 46 anaphylaxis DEFINITION 46 life threatening type of allergic reaction TERM 47 diagnosis of TB, COPD DEFINITION 47 chest x-rayacid fast bascilli test (AFB)patient's symptomsbronchoscopy TERM 48 emphysema DEFINITION 48 chronic obstruction of lungs TERM 49 alveoli DEFINITION 49 tiny air sacs TERM 50 PPD DEFINITION 50 purified protein derivativetesting for reaction beneath skin TERM 51 lymphoblasts DEFINITION 51 immature lymphocyte TERM 52 neutrophil DEFINITION 52 leukocyte that stains with natural dyes TERM 53 eosinophil DEFINITION 53 WBC that stains with an acid staindestroys parasitc organisms and plays a major role in allergic reactions TERM 54 basophil DEFINITION 54 WBC with attraction for base dyeessential to the nonspecific immune response to inflammation because of its role in releasing histamine that acts on blood vessels TERM 55 monocytes DEFINITION 55 largest leukocyte, which has one nucleus TERM 56 anemia DEFINITION 56 lack of RBCsymptoms include pallor, fatigue, dizziness, headaches, tachycardia and shortness of breath TERM 57 RBCs DEFINITION 57 red blood cells TERM 58 hemoglobin DEFINITION 58 blood protein, carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues TERM 59 hematocrit DEFINITION 59 blood test that gives % of RBCs in a given volume TERM 60 thrombocytopenia DEFINITION 60 don't have enough thrombocytes TERM 71 arrythmia DEFINITION 71 irregularity or loss of rhythm of the heartbeat TERM 72 tests for CHD DEFINITION 72 stress testEKG monitoringultrafast computed tomographyECHO (echocardiogram)lipid profile TERM 73 lipid profile DEFINITION 73 checks for HDL (good) and LDL (bad) cholesterol leveschecks for triglycerates TERM 74 atherosclerosis DEFINITION 74 buildup of fatty substances and hardening of the walls of the arteries TERM 75 hyperlipidemia DEFINITION 75 abnormal high levels of lipids in the blood TERM 76 CAD (coronary artery disease) DEFINITION 76 CHD is the same as what? TERM 77 drug therapy for CHD DEFINITION 77 coronoid vasodilatoraspirinniacinstatinslanoxin TERM 78 coronoid vasodilator DEFINITION 78 nitroglycerin TERM 79 niacin DEFINITION 79 helps lower cholesterol levels TERM 80 statins DEFINITION 80 (lipitor, zocor) helps lower cholesterol levels TERM 81 lanoxins DEFINITION 81 (digitalis) stops some heart arrythmias (atrial fibrillations) and helps heart beat more strongly TERM 82 cardiocatherization DEFINITION 82 used to diagnose heart disorders TERM 83 PAD (peripheral artery disease) DEFINITION 83 condition in which fatty deposits build up in the inner linings of the artery walls and restrict blood circulationcan cause constant pain and can lead to amputation TERM 84 coronary angioplasty DEFINITION 84 restores blood flow with the help of a stint that keeps artery open TERM 85 endocarditis DEFINITION 85 inflammation of endocardium TERM 96 antiplatelet drug DEFINITION 96 helps reduce occurence of and death from vascular events such as heart attacks and strokesex: aspirin TERM 97 antihyperlipidemic agent DEFINITION 97 used to lower abnormally high blood levels of fatty substances when other treatment regimens fail TERM 98 atria DEFINITION 98 upper chambers of heart TERM 99 ventricles DEFINITION 99 lower chambers of heart TERM 100 oximetry DEFINITION 100 process of measuring the oxygen saturation of blood TERM 101 aneurysm DEFINITION 101 ballooning out of artery TERM 102 CHF (congestive heart failure) DEFINITION 102 left sided heart failurefluid in lungs (pulmonary adema)left ventricle does not function properly TERM 103 DVT (deep vein thrombosis) DEFINITION 103 blood clot in legs TERM 104 cardiac enzymes DEFINITION 104 ALT, AST, CPK, CK, and CK isoenzymes TERM 105 endarterectomy DEFINITION 105 surgical excision of the inner portion of an artery TERM 106 myocardium DEFINITION 106 heart muscle