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NHTC 8 Diag Tests, TX, Pharmacology

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