Respiratory System Terminology Quiz
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What is the medical term for the condition of being able to breathe only when sitting or standing?

  • Pneumonocytosis
  • Atelectasis
  • Stridor
  • Orthopnea (correct)

Which term refers to the abnormal sound caused by spasms or swelling of the larynx?

  • Stridor (correct)
  • Coryza
  • Consolidation
  • Emphysema

What is the medical term for the condition caused by insufficient intake of oxygen?

  • Syncope
  • Empyema
  • Coryza
  • Asphyxia (correct)

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?

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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?

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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?

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Which term refers to a localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel?

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What is the function of diuretics?

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Which term describes a soft, blowing sound heard on auscultation?

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What does plaque consist of in the context of atheroma?

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What is the effect of nitrates on blood vessels?

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What is the role of stents?

<p>Hold open vessels or obstructed arteries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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What is the term for the sensation that the heart is not beating normally?

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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?

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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?

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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?

<p>Bruit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do decongestants do in the body?

<p>Constrict blood vessels of nasal passages and limit blood flow. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of expectorants?

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Flashcards

Orthopnea

Condition where breathing is only possible when sitting or standing.

Stridor

Abnormal sound caused by spasms or swelling of the larynx.

Hypoxia

Insufficient intake of oxygen leading to reduced oxygen levels.

Rhinitis

Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane, often from colds.

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Empyema

Presence of pus in the pleural cavity.

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Antitussives

Medications that suppress coughing by blocking the cough reflex.

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Angina

Severe chest pain due to inadequate blood supply to the heart.

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Expectorants

Medications that help expel mucus from the airways.

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Aneurysm

Localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel, usually an artery.

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Diuretics

Medications that promote elimination of excess fluid and salt through urine.

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Bronchial murmur

Soft sound indicating normal airflow in bronchial tubes.

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Atheroma

Plaque buildup in arteries contributing to cardiovascular disease.

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Nitrates

Medications causing vasodilation to improve blood flow.

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Stents

Devices placed in narrowed blood vessels to keep them open.

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Arrhythmia

Irregular heartbeat affecting heart's rhythm and function.

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Syncope

Transient loss of consciousness.

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Fungal pneumonia

Lung disease caused by fungal infections.

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Pleural effusion

Abnormal fluid accumulation in the pleural cavity.

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Fibrillation

Spontaneous muscle contractions, leading to irregular heartbeat.

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Palpitations

Sensation of irregular heartbeats, often as fluttering.

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Angina pectoris

Severe chest pain correlated with blood supply issues.

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Stenosis

Narrowing of a blood vessel, e.g., the aorta.

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Vegetations

Small masses on heart valve leaflets linked to infections.

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Heart murmur

Soft sound generated by turbulent blood flow in an artery.

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Decongestants

Medications that reduce nasal congestion by constricting blood vessels.

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Expectorants

Help in clearance of mucus and phlegm from the respiratory tract.

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Pneumonia

Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs.

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Hypoxemia

Low oxygen level in blood.

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Chronic bronchitis

Long-term inflammation of bronchial tubes, often due to smoking.

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Respiratory acidosis

Condition where lungs cannot remove enough CO2, lowering blood pH.

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Pulmonary edema

Fluid accumulation in the lungs, affecting gas exchange.

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Aspirin

Medication commonly used for pain relief and anti-inflammatory effects.

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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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