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-Invasion by and multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms in a body part
or tissue
-Treated with antibiotics and antibacterial drugs
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1 Allergen 2 Bacterial Infections
3 Perfusion 4 Expectorants
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Terms in this set (110)
, A substance to which the body mounts a
Allergen
hypersensitivity response
Nasal Rebound Hyper secretion of mucous following the use of a
Congestion nasal decongestants
Antitussives Drugs used to suppress cough
Mucolytics Drugs used to loosen thick mucous
Expectorants Drugs used to increase bronchial secretions
-Warms, humidifies and cleans the air before it enters
Major functions of the
the lungs
upper respiratory tract
-Nasal mucosa is the first line of immunologic defense
-H1: Responsible for allergic response symptoms
Histamine Receptors
-H2: Found in gastric mucosa
-Delivers drugs to their immediate site of action,
reducing systemic side effects
Advantages of inhaling
-Oral drugs would have to be in a higher dose and
pulmonary drugs
effect entire body
-Immediate relief for bronchospasm
-Difficult to measure the dose received
Disadvantages of inhaling
-Only 10-50% of the drug reaches the lower
pulmonary drugs
respiratory tract
-Beta-adrenergic agonists
Acute asthma -Activates the sympathetic nervous system which
pharmacology relaxes bronchial smooth muscles resulting in
bronchodilation
Chronic asthma -Anticholinergics
pharmacology -Blocks the parasympathetic nervous system
Ventilation The process of moving air into and out of the lungs
Perfusion Blood flow through a tissue or organ
, The passive movement of particles along a
Diffusion concentration gradient from areas of high
concentration to areas of low concentration
A chronic inflammatory disease of the lungs
Asthma
characterized by airway obstruction
Rapid, repeated asthma attacks that are life
Status asthmaticus
threatening
Terminal lung disease characterized by permanent
Emphysema
dilation of the alveoli
Recurrent disease of the lungs characterized by
Chronic bronchitis excess mucous production, inflammation and
coughing
Chronic Obstructive Generic term used to describe several pulmonary
Pulmonary Disease conditions characterized by cough, mucous
(COPD) production, and impaired gas exchange
Erosion of the mucosa in the alimentary canal, most
Peptic Ulcer
commonly in the stomach or duodenum
Involuntary wave-like contraction of the smooth
Peristalsis
muscle lining the alimentary canal
Mucosa Layer Lining of the GI tract
Bacterium associated with a large percentage of
Helicobacter pylori
peptic ulcer disease
-Regurgitation of stomach contents into the
esophagus
-Heartburn, obesity
Gastroesophageal Reflux
-Older adults are more likely to be affected, NSAIDS
Disease (GERD)
increase risk
-Avoid alcohol, stay upright after meals, eat smaller
meals
-Associated with high stress levels
Peptic Ulcer Disease -Burning, abdominal pain, blood in vomit and/or stool
-Stop smoking, reduce stress