Medical Terminology: Interactive Flashcards with Scenarios (Respiratory System), By Savanna Ortiz

Discussion Topic #4

Aaron visited the doctor's today because he has been experiencing a watery discharge from his nose for two weeks straight.

Aaron visited the doctor's today because he has been experiencing rhinorrhea for two weeks straight.

After being admitted to the hospital with breathing difficulties, Sarah complained that she was feeling very weak and confused. Her lab tests showed that she had an abnormally low level of oxygen at the cellular level.

After being admitted to the hospital with breathing difficulties, Sarah complained that she was feeling very weak and confused. Her lab tests showed that she had hypoxia.

Throughout the week Aaron has experienced difficulty swallowing food and drinks. He has started to get frustrated because it feels like his food and beverages are getting stuck in his throat.

Throughout the week Aaron has experienced dysphagia. He has started to get frustrated because it feels like his food and beverages are getting stuck in his throat.

Greg came to the clinic after his wife noticed several episodes of temporary cessation of breathing while he was sleeping. He often woke up feeling fatigued.

Greg came to the clinic after his wife noticed several episodes of apnea while he was sleeping. He often woke up feeling fatigued.

Following a knee injury, doctors determined that John would need a surgical repair of the cartilage to reduce pain and restore movement.

Following a knee injury, doctors determined that John would need a chondroplasty to reduce pain and restore movement.

One common symptom of the flu is inflammation of the throat, which can cause soreness and discomfort when swallowing.

One common symptom of the flu is pharyngitis which can cause soreness and discomfort when swallowing.

Following a serious accident, Sarah was transported to the emergency room. Doctors discovered that her body was experiencing a total absence of oxygen, which required immediate treatment.

Following a serious accident, Sarah was transported to the emergency room. Doctors discovered that her body was experiencing anoxia, which required immediate treatment.

During an examination, the doctor noticed that the area near the nose was inflamed.

During an examination, the doctor noticed that the paranasal area was inflamed.

While playing basketball, John suffered a nose fracture after being hit in the face. At the emergency room, the doctor explained that he would need surgical repair of the nose to restore its appearance and function.

While playing basketball, John suffered a nose fracture after being hit in the face. At the emergency room, the doctor explained that he would need rhinoplasty to restore its appearance and function.

It is common for doctors to use an instrument for examining the voice box to check for abnormalities when a patient comes in with symptoms of voice loss.

It is common for doctors to use a laryngoscope to check for abnormalities when a patient comes in with symptoms of voice loss.

Sarah came to the clinic complaining of frequent stomach discomfort and bloating. After discussing her symptoms, the doctor discovered that she often swallowed air while eating meals.

Sarah came to the clinic complaining of frequent stomach discomfort and bloating. After discussing her symptoms, the doctor discovered that she often experienced aerophagia while eating meals.

Greg came into the clinic with a severe cough and a high fever. The doctor explained to Greg that he was fortunate the inflammation of the lungs only affected one side.

Greg came into the clinic with a severe cough and a high fever. The doctor explained to Greg that he was fortunate the pneumonia only affected one side.

The patient was diagnosed with throat cancer. After receiving the news, they were immediately scheduled for an excision of the larynx so that the doctors could remove the affected tissues.

The patient was diagnosed with throat cancer. After receiving the news, they were immediately scheduled for a laryngectomy so that the doctors could remove the affected tissues.

Cross country runner Sarah began complaining about persistent joint pain while running. After going to the doctors, Sarah was diagnosed with softening of cartilage beneath her kneecap.

Cross country runner Sarah began complaining about persistent joint pain while running. After going to the doctors, Sarah was diagnosed with chondromalacia beneath her kneecap.

During surgery, the doctor created a surgical opening into the windpipe so that the patient could breathe better.

During surgery, the doctor performed a tracheostomy for the patient to help them breathe.