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Respiratory Review - reverse defs

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Term
Definition
cystic fibrosis   show
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show abnormal breath sound heard on auscultation  
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crackle   show
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anosmia   show
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pertussis   show
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show an infectious disease caused by inhaling viable tubercle bacilli; aka acid-fast bacillus  
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pneumonia   show
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antihistamine   show
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show collapsed or airless state of the lung, may be acute or chronic  
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show collection of lymphatic tissue within the oropharynx  
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show condition caused by insufficient intake of oxygen  
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show disease caused by inhaling dust particles  
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compliance   show
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show excess of fluid in the pleural cavity  
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show excision of a lung  
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show excision of part of the pleura  
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viscous   show
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show high-pitched, harsh, adventitious breath sound  
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show images of the chest taken from AP, PA and lateral views  
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show inflammation of the pleural membrane  
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Mantoux text   show
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show measurement of the amount of salt in sweat used to diagnose CF  
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spirometry   show
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show method of monitoring the percent of Hb saturated with O2  
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show moving or spreading out of substance at random  
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show multiple tests used to evaluate the ability of lungs to take in and expel air  
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epistaxis   show
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show nuclear scanning test primarily used to detect pulmonary emboli  
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show positioning a patient so that gravity aids in the drainage of secretions from the bronchi and lobes of the lungs  
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show relieve or suppress coughing  
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show spasms in the bronchial passage  
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show stimulate bronchial muscles to relax and expand air passages  
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show surgical puncture and drainage of the pleural cavity  
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carbon dioxide   show
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oxygen   show
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apnea   show
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arterial blood gases   show
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show test used to identify pathogens, especially group A streptococci  
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show the innermost layer lying next to the lung  
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parietal pleura   show
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percussion   show
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show the process of listening to body sounds, especially in the chest, with the use of a stethoscope  
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oxygenation   show
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show throat  
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show viable  
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laryngoscopy   show
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show visual examination of the mediastinal structures  
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larynx   show
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show whistling or sighing sound heard on auscultation  
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show windpipe  
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