Set: CHAPTER 7 Pathology Relating to the Respiratory System
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adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) | acute respiratory failure in adults characterized by tachypnea, dyspnea, cyanosis, tacycardia, and hypoxemia |
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anthracosis | A type of pneumoconisosis that develops from collection of coal dust in the lungs. |
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asthma | disease caused by various conditions, such as allergens, and resulting in constriction of the bronchial airways and labored respirations. |
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atelectasis | condition in which the alveoli in a portion on the lung collapse, which prevents the respiratory exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. |
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bronchiectasis | Results from a dilation of a bronchus or the bronchi, and can be the result of infection. |
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bronchogenic carcinoma | Malignant lung tumor that originates in the bronchi. |
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) | Progressive, chronic, and usually irreversible conditon in which the lungs have a diminished capacity for inspiration (inhalation) and expiration (exhalation). |
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cor pulmonale | hypertropy of the right ventricle of the heart as a result of chronic lung disease. |
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croup | Acute respiratory condition found in finfants and children that is characterized by a barking type of cough or stridor. |
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cystic fibrosis | Hereditary condition that causes the exocrine glands to malfunction. The patient produces very thick mucus that causes severe congestion within the lungs and digestive system. |
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diaphragmatocele | Hernia in which the stomach protrudes through a hole in the diaphragm and put pressure on the organs within the thoracic cavity. Also known as hiatal hernia. |
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diphtheria | Bacterial upper respiratory infection characterized by the formation of a thick membranous film across the throat and a high mortality rate. |
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emphysema | pulmonary condition characterized by the destructin of the walls of the alveoli resulting in a large, overexpanded air sac. |
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empyema | pus within the pleural space, usually associated with an infection. |
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histoplasmosis | pulmonary infection caused by a fungus in dust in the droppings of pigeons and chickens. |
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influenza | viral infection of the respiratory system characterized by chills, fever, body aches, and fatigue. |
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Legionnaire's disease | Severe, often fatal disease characterized by pneumonia and gastrointestinal symptoms. |
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paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND) | attacks of shortness of breath (SOB) that only occur at night and awaken the patient |
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pertussis | Commonly called whooping cough, due to the whoop sound made when coughing. An infectious disease that children receive immunization against as part of their DPT shots. |
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pharyngitis | Inflammation of the mucus membran of the pharynx; usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection; commonly called a sore throat. |
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pleural effusion | abnormal presence of sluid in the pleural cavity. |
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pleurisy | inflammation of the pleura |
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pneumoconiosis | Conditon that is thre result of inhaling environmental particles that become toxic. Can be the result of inhaling coal dust. |
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Pneumocystis carinii | pneumonia with a nonproductive cough, very little fever, and dyspnea. Seen in persons with weakened immune systems. |
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pneumonia | inflammatory condtion of the lung that can be caused by bacterial and viral infections, diseases, and chemicals. Results in the filling fo the alveoli and air spaces with fluid. |
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pneumothorax | collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity which may result in collapse of the lung. |
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pulmonary edema | condition in which the lung tissue retains an excessive amount of fluid. Results in labored breathing. |
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pulmonary embolism | blood clot or air bubble in the pulmonary artery or one of its branches. |
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rhinorrhea | watery discharge from the nose, especially with allergies or a cold. |
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silicosis | a type of pneumoconiosis that develops from the inhalation of silica. |
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sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) | Unexpected and unexplained death of an apparently well infant. |
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tuberculosis | Infectious disease caused by the tubercle bacillus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Most commonly affects the respiratory system and causes inflammation and calcification of the system. |
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Junebug : Changed anthracosis → A type of pneumoconisosis that develops from collection asbestos fibers in the lungs. to anthracosis → A type of pneumoconisosis that develops from collection of coal dust in the lungs.
Junebug : Changed Pnueumocystis carinii → pneumonia with a nonproductive test, very little fever, and dyspnea. Seen in persons with weakened immune systems. to Pneumocystis carinii → pneumonia with a nonproductive test, very little fever, and dyspnea. Seen in persons with weakened immune systems.
Junebug : Changed Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) → Acute respiratory failure in adults characterized by tachypnea, dyspnea, cyanosis, tacycardia, and hypoxemia to adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) → acute respiratory failure in adults characterized by tachypnea, dyspnea, cyanosis, tacycardia, and hypoxemia
Junebug : Changed Pneumocystis carinii → pneumonia with a nonproductive test, very little fever, and dyspnea. Seen in persons with weakened immune systems. to Pneumocystis carinii → pneumonia with a nonproductive cough, very little fever, and dyspnea. Seen in persons with weakened immune systems.
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- adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) → acute respiratory failure in adults characterized by tachypnea, dyspnea, cyanosis, tacycardia, and hypoxemia - 4 misses
- Legionnaire's disease → Severe, often fatal disease characterized by pneumonia and gastrointestinal symptoms. - 2 misses
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) → Progressive, chronic, and usually irreversible conditon in which the lungs have a diminished capacity for inspiration (inhalation) and expiration (exhalation). - 1 miss
- diphtheria → Bacterial upper respiratory infection characterized by the formation of a thick membranous film across the throat and a high mortality rate. - 1 miss
- empyema → pus within the pleural space, usually associated with an infection. - 1 miss
- pleural effusion → abnormal presence of sluid in the pleural cavity. - 1 miss
- pneumoconiosis → Conditon that is thre result of inhaling environmental particles that become toxic. Can be the result of inhaling coal dust. - 1 miss