Chapter 15 Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Pharmacology A&P Flashcards
means the evaluation or appraisal of the patient’s condition
assessment
includes a number of factors: how patient is dressed, any body odor, or if there are signs of possible difficulties with self care
overall appearance
refers to the patient’s expression, tone of voice, mood, and emotions
emotional affect
means the way the patient walks, including gait
ambulation
are the four key indications that the body systems are functioning
vital signs
is the rhythmic pressure against the walls of an artery caused by the beating of the heart
pulse
also known as respiratory rate, is the number of complete breaths per minute
respiration
is the force of blood against the walls of the arteries
blood pressure
patient is asked to describe his or her level of pain from 0 to 10
pain rating scale
which comes quickly, can be severe and lasts only a relatively short time
acute pain
which can be mild or severe, persists over a longer period of time that acute pain
chronic pain
caused by the tricuspid and mitral valve closing between the atria and the ventricles
lubb sound
caused by the closing of the semilunar valves in the aorta and pulmonary arteries as blood is pumped out of the heart
dupp sound
is an abnormal rhythmic vibration felt when palpating an artery
thrill
also known as bowel sounds, are normal noises made by the intestine
abdominal sounds
results are needed immediately
stat
means tests are frequently performed as a group on automated multi-channel laboratory testing equipment
profile
is a medical professional who is trained to draw blood from patients
phlebotomist
is a group of eight specific blood tests that provide important information about the current status of the patient’s kidneys,
basic metabolic panel
reflects the amount of wastes, minerals, and solids that are present
specific gravity
also known as urine C and S, is a laboratory test that is used to identify cause of a urinary tract infection and to determine which antibiotic would be the most effective treatment
urine culture and sensitivity tests (urine C and S)
is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders with x-rays and other forms of radiant energy
radiologist
is the use of radiographic imaging to guide a procedure such as a biopsy
interventional radiology
describes the placement of the patient’s body and the part of the body that is closest to the x-ray film
radiographic positioning
describes the path that the x-ray beam follows through the patient’s body from the entrance to the exit
radiographic projection
commonly known as Panorrex, shows all structures in both dental arches in a single film
panoramic radiograph
is the image created by ultrasonography
sonogram
radioactive substance known as radiopharmaceuticals are administered for either diagnostic or treatment purposes
nuclear medicine
is the study of the nature, uses, and effects of drugs for medical purposes
pharmacology
is a licensed specialist who formulates and dispenses prescribed medications
pharmacist
is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine that is sold over the counter under the brand names of advil and motrin
ibuprofen
are applied topically to relieve pain due to conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
pain-relieving cream
abbreviation for peripherally inserted central catheter, is frequently used for a patient who will need IV therapy for more than 7 days
PICC line
try to reduce stress and prevent its negative effects on the body
mind-body therapies
try to improve or maintain health by maintaining the body’s energy flow
energy-therapies
try to improve body function by physically manipulating or massaging the body
hands-on-therapies
is a group of eight specific blood tests that provide important information about the current status of the patient’s kidneys, electrolyte balance, blood sugar, and calcium levels
basic metabolic panel (BMP, or Profile 8)
is performed to screen for urinary and systemic disorders
routine urinalysis
is performed when more-detailed testing of the specimen is necessary, for example, to identify casts
microscopic examination
is excessive acid in the body fluids
acidosis
is the major end product of protein metabolism found in urine and blood
urea***
are fibrous or protein materials, such as pus and fats, that are thrown off into the urine in kidney disease
casts
is the clumping together of red blood cells
agglutination
range of urine is from 4.5-8
pH
dilute urine is characteristic of diabetes insipidus
low specific gravity
concentrated urine occurs in conditions such as dehydration, liver failure, or shock
high specific gravity
is a form of protein found in most body tissue
albumin
is a waste product of muscle metabolism that is normally removed by the kidneys
creatinine
are formed when the body breaks down fat and their presence in urine can indicate starvation or uncontrolled diabetes
ketones
means has a cloudy or smoky appearance
turbid
it is administered orally for an upper GI series
barium swallow
it is administered rectally for a lower GI series
barium enema
is injected into a vein to make the flow of blood through the blood vessels and organs visible
intravenous contrast medium
commonly known as a panorex, shows all of the structures in both dental arches in a single film
panoramic radiograph
is the most commonly used type of equipment, produces the most accurate images; however, the patients can be uncomfortable because of the noise generated by the machine and the feeling of being closed in
closed architecture MRI
is designed to be less confining and is more comfortable to some patients
open architecture MRI
is the use of sound waves to image the carotid artery to detect an obstruction that could cause an ischemic stroke
carotid ultrasound
is a technique that uses specialized equipment to create photograph-like images of the developing child
3D/4D ultrasound
is the study of the nature, uses, and effects of drugs for medical purposes
pharmacology
