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Pulmonology Diag, TX
NHTC 8 Diag Tests, TX, Pharmacology
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| thoractomy | surgical incision to remove a tumor or obrain a lung biopsy from the lung |
| Mantaux test | tuberculin test that is used to confirm a positive diagnosis of TB |
| intubation | insertion of an endotracheal tube through the nose or mouth into the trachea to maintain an airway |
| arterial blood gas | blood test to evaluate the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. It measures the adequacy of oxygenation |
| pulmonary angiography | radiography of blood vessels of the lungs after injection of a contrast medium |
| auscultation | use of a stethoscope to listen to sounds within the body, especially to detect crackles or wheezes in the lungs |
| postural drainage | treatment that uses gravity and patient positioning to remove secretions from the bronchi and lungs |
| expectorants | agents that liquefy sputum or reduce its viscosity |
| thoracetesis | insertion of a needle into the pleual space to drain air or fluid |
| nebulized mist treatment | a fine spray used to deliver medications directly to the lungs |
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