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breathing dys terms
Ch 21, therapeutic agents for the respiratory system - pharm tech
term | Answer |
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apnea | respiration stops |
bradypnea | abnormally slow respiratory rate |
cyanosis | discoloration of the skin (blue-gray) due to lack of oxygenation |
dyspnea | labored or difficult respiration |
hyperventilation | deep and rapid respiration |
hypopnea | shallow breathing and / or abnormally low respiratory rate |
orthopnea | labored or difficult respiration while lying down |
tachypnea | rapid respiratory rate |