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breathing dys terms
Ch 21, therapeutic agents for the respiratory system - pharm tech
| term | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |