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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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...

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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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...

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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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...

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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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