ALHS 1090 Chapter 7 Learning Activity 7-4

lung scan

imaging procedure that uses radionuclide to evaluate blood flow in the lungs

polysomnography

test of sleep cycles and stages

radiography

producing images using an x-ray machine

antral lavage

washing or irrigating sinuses

antihistamine

sneezing, runny nose, itchiness, and rashes

antitussive

relieves or suppresses coughing

sweat test

used primarily in children to confirm cystic fibrosis

oximetry

noninvasive test used to monitor percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen

AFB

TB organism

aerosol therapy

inhalation of medication directly into the respiratory system via a nebulizer

decongestant

decreases mucous membrane swelling by constricting blood vessels

Mantoux test

intradermal test to determine tuberculin sensitivity

ABGs

laboratory tests to assess gases and pH of arterial blood

expectorant

reduces the viscosity of sputum to facilitate productive coughing

throat culture

used to identify pathogens, especially group A streptococci

pulmonary function tests

multiple tests used to determine the ability of lungs and capillary membranes to exchange oxygen

laryngoscopy

visual examination of the voice box to detect tumors and other abnormalities

septoplasty

surgery to correct a deviated nasal septum

pneumectomy

excision of the entire lung

rhinoplasty

reconstructive surgery of the nose, commonly for cosmetic purposes