Lecture Notes Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards based on lecture notes.

Electrolyte

A substance that breaks up into ions when dissolved in water; sodium, chloride, and potassium are examples.

Breathing

A coordinated effort of respiratory organs to receive oxygen.

A cold

A common upper respiratory system disorder.

Thyroxine

Works with body cell metabolism.

Levothyroxine

A commonly used medication to treat hypothyroidism.

Respiratory System

Includes the lungs and is closely related to the pulmonary system.

Pneumonia

A bacterial infection that is treatable.

Respiration

Occurs externally and internally.

Metformin

A commonly used oral medication for type 2 diabetes.

Thyroid-stimulating hormones

Stimulate thyroid hormone production.

Follicle-stimulating hormone

Stimulates secretion of sex hormones and stimulates gonads to develop,stimulates ovulation in females and is sometimes called the ovulating hormone.

Uncontrolled diabetes

Major complications include stroke, blindness, and ulcers.

Respiratory System

Includes the pharynx.

Lungs

The lungs are balloon-like organs that inflate and deflate.

Hypoglycemia

A patient who has hypoglycemia can have common symptoms that include nervousness.

Congestion

A patient with congestion has a tightening of airways.

Cephalexin

The generic name for Keflex.

Advair

Salmeterol/fluticasone are drugs in the Advair inhaler.

Autoimmune disease

Occurs when the body produces antibodies against a substance or tissue within the body.

Cipro

An antibiotic used to treat lower respiratory infections.