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Radiologist

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Physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders with the X-ray and other forms of radiant energy

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Radiology

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Creates an image of hard tissue internal structures by the exposure of sensitized film to x-radiation

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Magnetic resonance imaging

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Uses a combination of radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce images

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Computed tomography

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Uses x radiation with computer assistance to produce multiple cross-sectional views of the body

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Radiography

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Uses x radiation passing through the patient to expose a film or create a digital image that shows the body in profile

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Radiolucent

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Allows X-rays to pass through and appears black or dark gray on the resulting film

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Radiopaque

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Substance does not allow X-rays to pass through and appears white or light gray on resulting film

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Pericardiocentesis

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Puncture of the pericardial sac for the purpose of removing fluid.

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Cardiocentesis

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Puncture of a chamber of the heart for diagnosis therapy

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Arthrocentesis

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Surgical puncture of a joint space to remove synovial fluid for analysis to determine the cause of pain or swelling in a joint.

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Amniocentesis

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Diagnostic test performed during pregnancy

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Laparoscopy

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Visual examination of the interior of the abdomen with the use of a laparoscope that is passed through a small incision in the abdominal wall.

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Endoscope

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Small flexible tube with a light and a lens of the end

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Endoscopic

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Surgical procedure that is performed through very small incisions with the use of an endoscope and specialized instruments.

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Endoscopy

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Visual examination of the interior of a body cavity

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Barium enema

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Lower GI study

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Barium swallow

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Upper GI study

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Barium

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A radio graphic contrast medium used primarily to visualize the gastrointestinal tract

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Ven

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Vein

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Intravenous contrast medium

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Injected into a vein to make the flow of blood through blood vessels and organs visible

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Tom/o

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Slice.

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Tomography

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The use of X-rays or ultrasound to produce a cross-section of the body

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Intraoral radiography

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The film is placed within the mouth and exposed by a camera positioned next to the exterior of the cheek

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Panoramic radiograph/panorex

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Shows all the structures in both dental arches in a single film

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Radio graphic projection
Describes the path that the X-ray beam follows through the patients body from the entrance to exit
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Low HB
Indicates lower than normal hemoglobin concentration due to anemia, recent hemorrhage or fluid retention
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High HB levels
Higher than normal he,ogle in concentration in the plasma due to polycythemia or dehydration
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Red blood cell count
Determination of the number of erythrocytes in the blood
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Thrombocytopenia
Abnormal decrease in the number of platelets
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Thrombocytosis
An abnormal increase in the number of platelets
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Platelet count
Measures the number of platelets in a specified amount of blood and is a screening test to evaluate platelet function.
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Anemia
Deficient red blood cells
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Polycythemia
Excess red blood cells
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Hydration
Fluid levels in the body
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Crit
To separate
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Hematocrit
Describes the percentage by volume of a blood sample occupied by red cells
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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
A test based on the speed with which the red blood cells separate from the plasma and fall to the bottom of a specialized tube
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Complete blood cell count
Series of tests performed as a group to evaluate several blood conditions
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Radio graphic positioning
Describes the placement of the patients body and the part of the body that is closest to the X-ray film.
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Arterial stick
The puncture of an artery on the inside of the wrist to obtain arterial blood
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Phleb
Vein
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Phlebotomy/veinpuncture
Puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood
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Phlebotomist
Person trained to draw blood from patients
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Profile
Tests that are frequently performed as a group on automated multichannel laboratory testing equipment
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Stat
Needed immediately
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Knee-chest position
Patient is lying face down with the hips bent so that the knees and chest rest on the table
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Slims position
Patient is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up with the left arm placed along the back
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Prone position
Patient is lying on the abdomen face down
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Lithotomy position
Patient is lying on the back, face up with the feet and legs raised and supported in stirrups
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Dorsal recumbent position
Lying on the back, face up with the knees bent
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Horizontal recumbent position/supine position
Patient lying on the back, face up
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Decubitus
Describes the patient lying in recumbent position
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Recumbent
Describes any position in which the patient is lying down
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Total hemoglobin test
Usually part of a complete blood count
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Reiki
Practitioners transfers healing energy to the patients by means of visualization or gentle touch.
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Qi Gong
System of the movement breathing techniques, and mediation designed to improve and enhance flow of qi.
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Acupressure
Traditional Chinese touch therapy involving finger pressure applied to specific areas of the body to restore the flow of qi
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Mindfulness meditation
Focuses on becoming more aware of thoughts and emotions and their physiological responses.
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Hypnosis
A patient is placed in a state of focused concentration and narrowed attention that makes him or her more susceptible to suggestions
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Visualization
Patient follows verbal prompts
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Biofeedback
Patient guided treatment that teaches individuals to control muscle tension, and other bodily functions through relaxation, visualization.
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Homeopathy
Involves the use of substances created from plant or mineral products diluted a thousand fold in water or alcohol
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Naturopathy
Combination of nutrition, medicinal supplements and herbs, water therapy
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Kinesiology
Study of body and movements and physical activity
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Complementary medicine
Practice and systems of health care used to supplement allopathic medicine
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Bolus
Single concentrated dose of a drug usually injected into a blood vessel over a short period of time
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PICC line / peripherally inserted central catheter
Frequently used for a patient who will need IV therapy for more than 7 days
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Intravenous injection
Directly into a vein
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Muscul
Muscle

Chapter 15 & 3 medical term. (6 decks)

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