Chapter 5 D (Diagnosis, Clinical Procedures, and Laboratory Tests) Flashcards
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diskography
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radiographic image of an intervertebral disk by injection of a contrast medium into the center of the disk
2
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electromyogram
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a graphic image of muscular action using electrical current
3
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rheumatoid factor test
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test used to detect rheumatoid arthritis
4
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serum calcium
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test for calcium in the blood
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serum calcium
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test for calcium in the blood
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serum creatine phosphokinase
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enzyme active in muscle contraction; usually phosphokinase is elevated after a myocardial infarction and in the presence of other degenerative muscle diseases
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serum phosphorus
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test for phosphorus in the blood
8
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Tinel’s sign
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pins and needles sensation felt when an injured nerve site is tapped
9
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uric acid test
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test for acid content in urine, elevated levels may indicate gout
