Diagnostic Tests Associated with the Respiratory System
Chronic Diseases of the Respiratory System
Respiratory Key Terms
Respiratory Diseases
Prefixes
100
lung examination or biopsy
What is Bronchoscopy
100
difficulty breathing, swelling and constriction of the bronchial tubes with associated wheezing
What is Asthma
100
exchange of O2 and CO2 at the lungs
What is External Respiration
100
mass that forms in the lungs and blocks air passages, may spread quickly (metastasize)
What is Lung Cancer
100
"ab"
What is Away From
200
for acid base balance determination
What is Arterial Blood Gases (ABG)
200
inflammation or obstruction of the bronchi or alveoli over a long period of time with irreversible damage (may include bronchitis and emphysema)
What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
200
oxygen-poor or oxygen-deficient hemoglobin
What is Deoxyhemoglobin
200
inflammation of pleural membrane covering the chest cavity and outer surface of the lungs
What is Pleurisy
200
"brady"
What is Slow
300
Along with an xray, this blood test assists with diagnosing pneumonia
What is Complete Blood Count (CBC)
300
chronic inflammation resulting in destruction of the bronchioles, caused by cigarette smoking, air pollution. causing enlargement of the chest.
What is Emphysema
300
hemoglobin with O2 attached
What is Oxyhemoglobin
300
accumulation of fluids in the lungs, frequently a complication of congestive heart failure
What is Pulmonary Edema
300
"bi"
What is 2 or Double
400
malignancy (cancerous growth) of the lungs
What is Lung Biopsy
400
chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes, causing a deep cough that may produce sputum
What is Bronchitis
400
exchange of O2 and CO2 between blood and cells of the body
What is Internal Respiration
400
infectious disease decreasing respiratory function, caused by bacterial organism (mycobacterium ------------)
What is Tuberculosis (TB)
400
"circum"
What is Around
500
determining respiratory disorders (breathing-lung capacity)
What is Pulmonary Function Test (PFTs)
500
a hereditary disorder causing production of viscous mucus that blocks the bronchioles and may result in chronic respiratory infections and pulmonary failure
What is Cystic Fibrosis
500
bronchi subdivide into smaller and smaller tree-like secondary branches until they reach the smallest branches
What are the Bronchioles
500
inflammation of the pharynx caused by group A bacteria, symptoms include sore throat, fever, swollen lymph glands, scarlet fever, rash, abdominal pain)
What is Strep Throat
500
"hypo"
What is Below
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