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The space in the chest between the lungs is called the
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mediastinum
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The structure that covers the larynx is called the
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epiglottis
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The mediastinum contains the
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heart, aorta, esophagus, and bronchi
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The exchange of Oxygen and CO2 in body cells is called
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internal respiration
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The adenoids are located in the
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nasopharynx
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The lining of the thoracic cavity is called the
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parietal pleura
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Diffusion of O2 and CO2 occurs in the
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pulmonary capillaries
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Nares are divided by the
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septum
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Expelling of CO2 from the lungs is called
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exhalation
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Hairlike structures that move particles upward to the pharynx for coughing or swallowing are called
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cilia
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Tiny air sacs found at the end of the bronchioles are called
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alveoli
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Pulmonary ventilation is more commonly called
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breathing
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The parietal pleura glides smoothly over the visceral pleura because the pleural cavity normally contains a small amount of
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lubricating fluid
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Olfactory neurons are located deep within the
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nasal cavity
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When the diaphragm contracts, it partially
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descends into the abdominal cavity
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The CF thorac/o means
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chest
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The CF atel/o means
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incomplete; imperfect
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The CF coni/o means
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dust
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The CF spir/o means
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breathe
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The CF rhin/o means
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nose
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The CF pleur/o means
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pleura
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The CF alveol/o means
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alveolus; air sac
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The CF pneum/o or pneumon/o means
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air; lung
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The suffix -ptysis means
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spitting
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The suffix -phonia means
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voice
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The suffix -capnia means
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carbon dioxide
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The prefix tachy- means
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rapid
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The prefix eu- means
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good, normal
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Prefix brady- means
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slow
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The disease that produces focal lesions encased in small pockets called granulomas is
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tuberculosis
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Absence of the sense of smell is called
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anosmia
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The presence of pus in the pleural cavity is called
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empyema
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What is the disease characterized by bronchial dilation that usually leads to secondary infection?
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bronchiectasis
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Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal and thoracic cavities is called
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ascites
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Which is a characteristic of influenza?
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myalgia
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The inability of alveoli to contract because of a loss of alveolar elasticity is a characteristic of
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emphysema
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The clinical term for head cold is
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coryza
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Which is a hereditary disorder that commonly affects the lungs?
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cystic fibrosis
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Which term refers to any inflammatory condition of the lungs?
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pneumonia
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Which is an abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation?
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Rale
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The term epistaxis means
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a nosebleed
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Solidification of the lungs is called
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consolidation
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Which is an accumulation of extravascular fluid in lung tissues and alveoli, commonly caused by heart failure?
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pulmonary edema
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Reye syndrome is associated with
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aspirin
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Excess of CO2 in the blood is called
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hypercapnia
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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
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stridor
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The ease with which lungs expand and fill with air is called
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compliance
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Which is an occupational disorder commonly caused by inhaling dust particles?
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pneumoconiosis
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Which type of influenza is associated with worldwide epidemics?
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Type A
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Swelling of the nasal sinuses associated with upper respiratory infections commonly causes
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anosmia
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Accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity is called
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pyothorax
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A collapsed or airless lung is called
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atelectasis
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Which is a lung disease that produces a thick (viscous) mucus that blocks airways?
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cystic fibrosis
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Hyaline membrane disease in preterm infants is commonly caused by
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insufficient surfactant
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Which procedure helps evaluate the ability of the lungs to take in and expel air?
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pulmonary function studies
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Irrigation of the paranasal sinuses to remove mucopurulent material is called
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antral lavage
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Which is a noninvasive test that monitors the percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen?
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oximetry
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The sweat test is used to diagnose
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cystic fibrosis
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Which is an intradermal test used to determine tuberculin sensitivity?
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mantoux test
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Visual examination of the heart, trachea, esophagus, bronchus, and thymus is called
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mediastinoscopy
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Treatment of lung disorders using medications delivered directly to the lungs is called
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aerosol therapy
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Which procedure is a surgical repair of the nose to correct birth defects or for cosmetic purposes?
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rhinoplasty
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Visual examination of the voice box is called
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laryngoscopy
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Which procedure is a surgical puncture of the pleural cavity?
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Thoracentesis
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Removal of a lobe in the lung is called
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lobectomy
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Which method of positioning a patient ensures that gravity aids in clearing bronchi and lungs of secretions?
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postural drainage
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Use of a stethoscope to detect abnormal lung sounds is called
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auscultation
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A surgical opening in the neck for insertion of a breathing tube is called
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tracheostomy
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Which laboratory test identifies the disease-causing organisms of the lower respiratory tract?
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sputum culture
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Which procedure is a surgical correction of a deviated nasal septum?
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spetoplasty
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Which imaging test combines computed tomography (CT) and angiography to produce images of pulmonary arteries?
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computed tomography pulmonary angiography
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Which imaging procedure evaluates airflow and blood flow in the lungs to detect a blood clot?
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ventilation-profusion (V-Q) scan
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Which laboratory test measures dissolved O2 and CO2 in arteries?
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arterial blood gas
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Which medication suppresses coughing?
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antitussive
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Which medication treats sneezing, runny nose, itchiness, and rashes?
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antihistamine
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Which medication expands air passages?
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bronchodilator
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Which test assesses the ability of the lungs to take in and expel air and evaluates gas exchange across the alveolocapillary membrane?
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PFT
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Which organism causes tuberculosis
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AFB
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Which medication inhibits the growth of bacteria?
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antibiotic
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Which is a method of delivering medication directly to the lungs?
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DPI
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Which medication is used to liquify respiratory secretions so that they are more easily coughed up?
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expectorant
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Which abbreviation stands for imaging of the lungs?
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CXR
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Which medication acts on the immune system by blocking production of substances that trigger allergic and inflammatory actions?
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corticosteroid
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TRUE OR FALSE
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The method of transmitting TB is called droplet nuclei
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True
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The organism that causes TB can spread when an infected person coughs, laughs, or sneezes
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True
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Infant respiratory distress syndrome is also called hyaline membrane disease
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True
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Asthma is considered a COPD
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True
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Inflammation of pleural membranes is called pleurisy
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True
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Empyema is the accumulation of pus in alveoli
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False
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An exudate is a noninflammatory fluid that resembles serum but with less protein
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False
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Cystic fibrosis is characterized by the presence of granulomas called tubercles
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false
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Primary pulmonary cancer is also called bronchogenic carcinoma
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true
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Postural drainage involves positioning a patient so gravity aids in the discharge of secretions from the bronchi
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True
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Oximetry measures the amount of O2 in blood using a device usually placed on a finger or earlobe
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True
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Pulmonary function studies are imaging procedures associated with the diagnosis of lung malignancies
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False
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Polysomnography tests whether a patient has a tendency to sleep walk
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False
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Antral lavage is the irrigation of the paranasal sinuses
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True
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MDIs deliver a specific amount of medication
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True
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The abbreviation AFB is associated with cystic fibrosis
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False
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Emphysema is associated with a "barrel-chest" appearance
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True
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PCP is a pneumonia associated with HIV
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True
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In the abbreviation DPT, the P refers to pneumonia
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False
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T&A is the abbreviation for tonsillitis and adenoiditis
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False
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MATCHING
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Lung
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pulmon/o
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adenoids
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adenoid/o
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diaphragm; mind
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phren/o
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breathe
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spir/o
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tonsils
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tonsill/o
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mediastinum
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mediastin/o
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trachea (windpipe)
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trache/o
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chest
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pector/o
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larynx (voice box)
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laryng/o
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oxygen
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ox/i
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bronchus (plural, bronchi)
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bronchi/o
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straight
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orth/o
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pharynx (throat)
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pharyng/o
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lobe
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lob/o
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septum
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sept/o
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air; lung
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pneum/o
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bronchiole
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bronchiol/o
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blue
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cyan/o
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sinus, cavity
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sinus/o
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dust
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coni/o
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coal, coal dust
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anthrac/o
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nose
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rhin/o
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pleura
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pleur/o
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alveolus; air sac
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alveol/o
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incomplete; imperfect
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atel/o
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epiglottis
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epiglott/o
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inflammatory fluid that is high in protein with blood and immune cells
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exudate
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displacement of the cartilage dividing the nostrils
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deviated septum
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excessive fluid in the lungs that induces coughing and dyspnea
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pulmonary edema
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nosebleed; nasal hemorrhage
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epistaxis
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disease characterized by decrease in alveolar elasticity
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emphysema
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whooping cough
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pertussis
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loss of sponginess of lungs as a result of engorgement
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consolidation
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phospholipid that allows the lungs to expand with ease
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surfactant
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absence or decrease in the sense of smell
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anosmia
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test of sleep cycles and stages
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polysomnography
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relieves or suppresses coughing
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antitussive
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organism that causes TB
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acid fast bacillus
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washing or irrigating of the sinuses
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antral lavage
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abnormal pH of body fluids associated with retention of CO2
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acidosis
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used primarily in children to confirm cystic fibrosis
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sweat test
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inflammation of the pleural membrane
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pleurisy
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abnormal breath sound heard on auscultation
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rhonchus
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treatment using medications delivered directly to the lungs
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aerosol therapy
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collapsed or airless lung
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atelectasis
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condition caused by insufficient intake of oxygen
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asphyxia
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measurement of ventilatory ability
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spirometry
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placement of a plastic tube into the trachea to maintain an open airway
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intubation
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medication that relieves sneezing, runny nose, itchiness, and rashes
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antihistamine
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visual examination of the heart, trachea, esophagus, bronchus, thymus and lymph nodes through a small suprasternal incision
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mediastinoscopy
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decrease of oxygen in the tissues
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hypoxia
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decrease of oxygen in the blood
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hypoxemia
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SENTENCE COMPLETION
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Use rhin/o to build a word that means surgical repair of the nose
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rhinoplasty
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use atel/o to build a word that means incomplete expansion (of the lung)
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atelectasis
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Use pulmon/o to build a word that means specialist in the study of lungs
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pulmonologist
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Use ox/i to build a word that means instrument for measuring oxygen
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oximeter
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Use bronchiol/o to build a word that means inflammation of the bronchioles
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bronchiolitis
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Use trache/o to build a word that means forming an opening in the trachea
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tracheostomy
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Use steth/o to build a word that means instrument to examine the chest
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stethoscope
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Use brady- to build a word that means slow breathing
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bradypnea
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Use eu- to build a word that means good (normal) voice (quality)
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euphonia
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Use -ptysis to build a word that means spitting blood
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hemopytsis
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Use -capnia to build a word that means excessive, above-noramsl carbon dioxide
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hypercapnia
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Use -throrax to build a word that means pus in the chest
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pyothorax
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Use -pnea to build a word that means rapid breathing
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tachypnea
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Build a word that means abnormal condition of blue(ness)
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cyanosis
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Build a word that means excision of a lung
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lobectomy
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Build a word that means discharge from the nose
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rhinorrhea
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Build a word that means spasm of the diaphragm
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phrenospasm
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Build a word that means instrument to measure breathing
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spirometer
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Build a word that means inflammation of the alveoli
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alveolitis
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Build a word that means surgical repair of the septum
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septoplasty
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Build a word that means paralysis of the larynx
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laryngoplegia
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Build a word that means surgical puncture of the pleura
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pleurocentesis
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Build a word that means prolapse, downward displacement of the diaphragm
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phrenoptosis
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Build a word that means excision of the tonsils
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tonsillectomy
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Build a word that means incision of the sinus
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sinusotomy
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