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What is asphyxia
Suffocation
What medication relieves the urge to cough?
antitussive
Inhalation brings in fresh _____ and exhalation removes _____
Oxygen, carbon dioxide
What diagnostic procedure monitors a patient while sleeping to identify sleep apnea
polysomnography
Cystic fibrous is an inherited condition, what does "inherited" mean?
came from the parents.
What diagnostic procedure measures the oxygen level in the blood
oximetry
The small hairs that line the opening to the nose and the airways are called?
The respiratory system works with the ______ system to deliver oxygen to the cells of the body?
Circulatory system
What is the term for inflammation of the nose and throat?
nasopharyngitis
Disease that is characterized by the destruction of the walls of the alveoli resulting in over expanded air sacs
Name the 5 vital signs
heart rate (pulse), respirations, temperature, blood pressure, pain
The name of walking pneumonia
mycoplasma pneumonia
The nasal cavity is divided down the middle by the?
nasal septum
epistaxis
sputum
What term means excessive breathing?
hyperpnea
The ____ is the rool of the mouth and the floor of the nasal cavity?
Palate
Is the trachea part of the lungs?
No
What medication treats an allergy attack
Antihistamine
What does the respiratory membrane consist of
Walls of the alveoli and capillaries
The upper section of the pharynx is called what?
Nasal Pharynx
What is histoplasmosis
Condition of fungal infection
Abnormal condition of blue
Cyanosis
removes oxygen from inhaled air
What term means open or unblocked
Patent