Select from the following pathologic terminology to match its description.

-Vibration felt over an area of turmoil in blood flow
A)digoxin
B)embolus
C)infarction
D)nitrates
E)occlusion
F)palpitations
G)patent
H)pericardial friction rub
I)petechiae
J)statins
K)thrill
L)vegetations

Question

Select from the following pathologic terminology to match its description.

-Vibration felt over an area of turmoil in blood flow
A)digoxin
B)embolus
C)infarction
D)nitrates
E)occlusion
F)palpitations
G)patent
H)pericardial friction rub
I)petechiae
J)statins
K)thrill
L)vegetations

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A thrill is a vibration felt over an area of turmoil in blood flow, such as over a narrowed or leaking heart valve.

Answer: H
 A pericardial friction rub is a scraping or squeaking sound heard in the chest when the inflamed layers of the pericardium rub against each other.

Answer: L
 Vegetations are abnormal growths of tissue on heart valves, which can be caused by bacterial or fungal infections. They can cause damage to the valve and interfere with blood flow.

Select from the Following Pathologic Terminology to Match Its Description