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What is the medical term for the condition of being able to breathe only when sitting or standing?
What is the medical term for the condition of being able to breathe only when sitting or standing?
Which term refers to the abnormal sound caused by spasms or swelling of the larynx?
Which term refers to the abnormal sound caused by spasms or swelling of the larynx?
What is the medical term for the condition caused by insufficient intake of oxygen?
What is the medical term for the condition caused by insufficient intake of oxygen?
What is the term for the inflammation of the mucous membrane in the nose, caused especially by a cold?
What is the term for the inflammation of the mucous membrane in the nose, caused especially by a cold?
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Which condition refers to pus in the pleural cavity?
Which condition refers to pus in the pleural cavity?
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What is the term for relieving or suppressing coughing by blocking the cough reflex in the medulla of the brain?
What is the term for relieving or suppressing coughing by blocking the cough reflex in the medulla of the brain?
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What is the purpose of antitussives?
What is the purpose of antitussives?
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Which condition is characterized by severe chest pain due to inadequate blood supply to the heart?
Which condition is characterized by severe chest pain due to inadequate blood supply to the heart?
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What is the role of expectorants?
What is the role of expectorants?
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Which term refers to a localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel?
Which term refers to a localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel?
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What is the function of diuretics?
What is the function of diuretics?
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Which term describes a soft, blowing sound heard on auscultation?
Which term describes a soft, blowing sound heard on auscultation?
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What does plaque consist of in the context of atheroma?
What does plaque consist of in the context of atheroma?
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What is the effect of nitrates on blood vessels?
What is the effect of nitrates on blood vessels?
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What is the role of stents?
What is the role of stents?
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Which term refers to irregular heartbeat?
Which term refers to irregular heartbeat?
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What is the term for the condition of an abnormal dilation of a blood vessel?
What is the term for the condition of an abnormal dilation of a blood vessel?
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Which term refers to the soft, blowing sound heard on auscultation?
Which term refers to the soft, blowing sound heard on auscultation?
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What is the medical term for the condition caused by insufficient intake of oxygen?
What is the medical term for the condition caused by insufficient intake of oxygen?
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Which term describes a partial or complete loss of consciousness?
Which term describes a partial or complete loss of consciousness?
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What is the term for the disease of the lungs caused by a fungus?
What is the term for the disease of the lungs caused by a fungus?
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What is the term for any abnormal fluid in the pleural cavity, the space between the visceral and parietal pleura?
What is the term for any abnormal fluid in the pleural cavity, the space between the visceral and parietal pleura?
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Which term refers to the spontaneous muscle contractions, especially of the heart?
Which term refers to the spontaneous muscle contractions, especially of the heart?
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What is the term for the sensation that the heart is not beating normally?
What is the term for the sensation that the heart is not beating normally?
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Which term describes an irregular heartbeat?
Which term describes an irregular heartbeat?
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What is the medical term for the condition characterized by severe chest pain often spreading to the shoulders, arms, and neck due to inadequate blood supply to the heart?
What is the medical term for the condition characterized by severe chest pain often spreading to the shoulders, arms, and neck due to inadequate blood supply to the heart?
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What is the term for a localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel, usually an artery?
What is the term for a localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel, usually an artery?
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Which term refers to a narrowing of a vessel, especially the aorta?
Which term refers to a narrowing of a vessel, especially the aorta?
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What is the term for small masses of inflammatory material found on the leaflets of valves?
What is the term for small masses of inflammatory material found on the leaflets of valves?
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What is the term for the soft, blowing sound heard on auscultation; murmur generated by turbulent flow of blood in an artery?
What is the term for the soft, blowing sound heard on auscultation; murmur generated by turbulent flow of blood in an artery?
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What do decongestants do in the body?
What do decongestants do in the body?
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What is the function of expectorants?
What is the function of expectorants?
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Study Notes
Medical Conditions and Terms
- Orthopnea refers to the condition of being able to breathe only when sitting or standing.
- Stridor is the abnormal sound caused by spasms or swelling of the larynx.
- Hypoxia is the medical term for a condition caused by insufficient intake of oxygen.
- Rhinitis describes the inflammation of the mucous membrane in the nose, often due to a cold.
- Empyema refers to the presence of pus in the pleural cavity.
- Antitussives are medications that relieve or suppress coughing by blocking the cough reflex in the medulla of the brain.
- The purpose of antitussives is to alleviate the cough reflex to provide comfort and prevent complications from excessive coughing.
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions
- Angina is characterized by severe chest pain due to inadequate blood supply to the heart.
- Expectorants are medications that help loosen and expel mucus from the airways.
- An aneurysm refers to a localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel, typically an artery.
- Diuretics function to promote the elimination of excess fluid and salt through urine.
- A bronchial murmur refers to a soft, blowing sound heard on auscultation, indicating normal airflow in the bronchial tubes.
Cardiovascular Terms and Treatments
- Atheroma consist of plaque, which is a buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in the arteries, contributing to cardiovascular disease.
- Nitrates cause vasodilation, leading to the relaxation of blood vessels and improved blood flow.
- Stents are devices placed in narrowed or blocked blood vessels to keep them open and ensure proper blood flow.
- Arrhythmia refers to an irregular heartbeat, impacting the heart's rhythm and function.
- An abnormal dilation of a blood vessel is termed an aneurysm.
- A transient loss of consciousness can be described as syncope.
Additional Conditions and Effects
- Fungal pneumonia refers to disease of the lungs caused by fungal infections.
- Pleural effusion describes any abnormal fluid accumulation in the pleural cavity, affecting respiratory function.
- Fibrillation refers to spontaneous muscle contractions, especially of the heart, leading to an irregular heartbeat.
- Palpitations indicate the sensation that the heart is not beating normally, often felt as fluttering or pounding.
- Angina pectoris is characterized by severe chest pain often spreading to the shoulders, arms, and neck due to inadequate blood supply to the heart.
- An aneurysm is a localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel, typically an artery.
- Stenosis refers to the narrowing of a vessel, especially the aorta.
Murmurs and Decongestants
- Vegetations are small masses of inflammatory material found on the leaflets of heart valves, often linked to infections.
- A heart murmur is a soft, blowing sound heard on auscultation, generated by turbulent flow of blood in an artery.
- Decongestants work to reduce nasal congestion by constricting blood vessels in the nasal passages, decreasing swelling and mucus production.
- Expectorants aid in the clearance of mucus and phlegm from the respiratory tract, enhancing respiratory function.
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Test your knowledge of respiratory system terminology with this quiz. Identify and understand terms related to lung conditions, breathing difficulties, and abnormal sounds in the respiratory system.
