Ch 7 Flashcard #2B

Front

What is the surgical procedure called where an opening is made in the neck and a breathing tube is inserted?

Back

tracheostomy

Front

What is Hb an abbreviation for?

Back

hemoglobin

Front

Emma went to the doctor with a sore throat. The doctor suspects it might be caused by the pathogen, streptococci. Which test should the doctor perform to confirm this?

Back

throat culture

Front

What does James suggest to help Benjamin breathe more freely?

Back

decongestants

Front

What condition involves the inflammation of the larynx, trachea, bronchial passages, and sometimes the lungs?

Back

croup

Front

What does the abbreviation 'TB' stand for?

Back

tuberculosis

Front

What is the name of the pulmonary function test that measures the breathing capacity of the lungs?

Back

spirometry

Front

What type of medication stimulates bronchial muscles to relax, expanding air passages and increasing air flow?

Back

bronchodilators

Front

What is the type of medication that blocks the cough reflex in order to suppress coughing?

Back

antitussives

Front

What does the abbreviation 'CA' stand for in a medical context?

Back

cancer