Medicina

Define Terms

1. Apena is the inability to bread.
2. Bronchiectasis is the chronic dilation of the bronchus.
3. Clubbing is a condition related to poor distal circulation and oxygenationresulting in the curving of the nail bed and the reseeding of the cuticle.
4. Dyspnea is the difficulty in breathing.
5. Hemoptysis is the occurrence of blood in the saliva or sputum
6. Cyanosis is abluish color seen in the nails and lips due to the improper flow of O2 in certain individuals.
7. Sputum is a fluid or secretion which is coughed up from the lings.
8. Hypoxia is a term used to identifya state of low O2 levels in the circulatory system.
9. Orthopnea is the difficulty in breathing while in a lying position.
10. Tachypnea is an increase or a rapid breathing rate.

Match


1. E2. A
3. F
4. D
5. C
6. D
7. B
8. A
9. E
10. F


Define Abbreviation

1. ABG- Arterial Blood Gas
2. PE- Pulmonary Embolism
3. URI- Upper Respiratory Infection
4. TB- Tuberculosis5. CO2- Carbon Dioxide
6. PFT- Pulmonary Function Test
7. COPD- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Identify Diagnostic Test

1. F
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. G

Condition Table

Condition &Definition Symptoms How Diagnosed Treatment
Common Cold Rhinorrhea, watery eyes, stuffy head, sore throat, sneezing and fever Physical exam Increased fluids, rest, analgesics and fever med.
Hay FeverSneezing, watery eyes, runny nose and itching Skin test Removal of allergen & antihistamines
Sinusitis Pain, headaches in the morning, night cough, runny nose, sore throat and nasal congestionClinical history, physical exam, CT, MRI and lab test Antibiotics and decongestants
Pharyngitis Sore throat, fever, headache, swollen lymph glands and pain Px and strep throat swab Treat cause, care,lozenges, antiseptic and analgesics
Acute Bronchitis Fever, a tight feeling behind the sternum, dry cough that progresses Px and history Increase fluids, rest, cough syrup, analgesics and antipyretic...