Med Term 7
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Which organism causes tuberculosis
AFB
Which abbreviation stands for imaging of the lungs?
CXR
Which is a method of delivering medication directly to the lungs?
DPI
An exudate is a noninflammatory fluid that resembles serum but with less protein
False
Empyema is the accumulation of pus in alveoli
False
Polysomnography tests whether a patient has a tendency to sleep walk
False
Pulmonary function studies are imaging procedures associated with the diagnosis of lung malignancies
False
The abbreviation AFB is associated with cystic fibrosis
False
Which procedure is a surgical puncture of the pleural cavity?
Thoracentesis
Antral lavage is the irrigation of the paranasal sinuses
True
Asthma is considered a COPD
True
Emphysema is associated with a "barrel-chest" appearance
True
Infant respiratory distress syndrome is also called hyaline membrane disease
True
Inflammation of pleural membranes is called pleurisy
True
MDIs deliver a specific amount of medication
True
Oximetry measures the amount of O2 in blood using a device usually placed on a finger or earlobe
True
Postural drainage involves positioning a patient so gravity aids in the discharge of secretions from the bronchi
True
The method of transmitting TB is called droplet nuclei
True
The organism that causes TB can spread when an infected person coughs, laughs, or sneezes
True
Which type of influenza is associated with worldwide epidemics?
Type A
The term epistaxis means
a nosebleed
Treatment of lung disorders using medications delivered directly to the lungs is called
aerosol therapy
The CF pneum/o or pneumon/o means
air; lung
~Tiny air sacs found at the end of the bronchioles are called
alveoli
The CF alveol/o means
alveolus; air sac
Absence of the sense of smell is called
anosmia
~Swelling of the nasal sinuses associated with upper respiratory infections commonly causes
anosmia
Which medication inhibits the growth of bacteria?
antibiotic
Which medication treats sneezing, runny nose, itchiness, and rashes?
antihistamine
Which medication suppresses coughing?
antitussive
Irrigation of the paranasal sinuses to remove mucopurulent material is called
antral lavage
Which laboratory test measures dissolved O2 and CO2 in arteries?
arterial blood gas
Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal and thoracic cavities is called
ascites
Reye syndrome is associated with
aspirin
A collapsed or airless lung is called
atelectasis
Use of a stethoscope to detect abnormal lung sounds is called
auscultation
The CF spir/o means
breathe
Pulmonary ventilation is more commonly called
breathing
What is the disease characterized by bronchial dilation that usually leads to secondary infection?
bronchiectasis
Which medication expands air passages?
bronchodilator
The suffix -capnia means
carbon dioxide
The CF thorac/o means
chest
Hairlike structures that move particles upward to the pharynx for coughing or swallowing are called
cilia
The ease with which lungs expand and fill with air is called
compliance
Which imaging test combines computed tomography (CT) and angiography to produce images of pulmonary arteries?
computed tomography pulmonary angiography
Solidification of the lungs is called
consolidation
Which medication acts on the immune system by blocking production of substances that trigger allergic and inflammatory actions?
corticosteroid
The clinical term for head cold is
coryza
The sweat test is used to diagnose
cystic fibrosis
Which is a lung disease that produces a thick (viscous) mucus that blocks airways?
cystic fibrosis
~Which is a hereditary disorder that commonly affects the lungs?
cystic fibrosis
When the diaphragm contracts, it partially
descends into the abdominal cavity
The CF coni/o means
dust
The inability of alveoli to contract because of a loss of alveolar elasticity is a characteristic of
emphysema
The presence of pus in the pleural cavity is called
empyema
The structure that covers the larynx is called the
epiglottis
Expelling of CO2 from the lungs is called
exhalation
Which medication is used to liquify respiratory secretions so that they are more easily coughed up?
expectorant
Cystic fibrosis is characterized by the presence of granulomas called tubercles
false
The prefix eu- means
good, normal
The mediastinum contains the
heart, aorta, esophagus, and bronchi
Excess of CO2 in the blood is called
hypercapnia
The CF atel/o means
incomplete; imperfect
Hyaline membrane disease in preterm infants is commonly caused by
insufficient surfactant
Visual examination of the voice box is called
laryngoscopy
Removal of a lobe in the lung is called
lobectomy
The parietal pleura glides smoothly over the visceral pleura because the pleural cavity normally contains a small amount of
lubricating fluid
Which is an intradermal test used to determine tuberculin sensitivity?
mantoux test
Visual examination of the heart, trachea, esophagus, bronchus, and thymus is called
mediastinoscopy
~The space in the chest between the lungs is called the
mediastinum
Which is a characteristic of influenza?
myalgia
Olfactory neurons are located deep within the
nasal cavity
The adenoids are located in the
nasopharynx
The CF rhin/o means
nose
Which is a noninvasive test that monitors the percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen?
oximetry
The lining of the thoracic cavity is called the
parietal pleura
The CF pleur/o means
pleura
Which is an occupational disorder commonly caused by inhaling dust particles?
pneumoconiosis
Which term refers to any inflammatory condition of the lungs?
pneumonia
Which method of positioning a patient ensures that gravity aids in clearing bronchi and lungs of secretions?
postural drainage
Diffusion of O2 and CO2 occurs in the
pulmonary capillaries
~Which is an accumulation of extravascular fluid in lung tissues and alveoli, commonly caused by heart failure?
pulmonary edema
Which procedure helps evaluate the ability of the lungs to take in and expel air?
pulmonary function studies
Accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity is called
pyothorax
~The prefix tachy- means
rapid
~Which procedure is a surgical repair of the nose to correct birth defects or for cosmetic purposes?
rhinoplasty
Nares are divided by the
septum
Prefix brady- means
slow
Which procedure is a surgical correction of a deviated nasal septum?
spetoplasty
The suffix -ptysis means
spitting
Which laboratory test identifies the disease-causing organisms of the lower respiratory tract?
sputum culture
A high-pitched, harsh, adventitious breath sounds caused by a spasm or swelling of the larynx or an obstruction in the upper airways is called
stridor
A surgical opening in the neck for insertion of a breathing tube is called
tracheostomy
Primary pulmonary cancer is also called bronchogenic carcinoma
true
The disease that produces focal lesions encased in small pockets called granulomas is
tuberculosis
Which imaging procedure evaluates airflow and blood flow in the lungs to detect a blood clot?
ventilation-profusion (V-Q) scan
The suffix -phonia means
voice
Which test assesses the ability of the lungs to take in and expel air and evaluates gas exchange across the alveolocapillary membrane?
PFT
Which is an abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation?
Rale
