Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

chapters 15-18 > chapter 7 > Flashcards

chapter 7 Flashcards

1
Q

Ankylosing Spondylitis:

A

Chronic, progressive arthritis with stiffening (anylosis)

of joints, primarily of the spine and hip

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:

A

Compression of the median nerve as it passes between

the ligament and the bones and tendons of the wrist

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Gouty Arthritis

A

Inflammation of joints caused by excessive uric acid

• Also called gout

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Muscular Dystrophy:

A

An inherited disorder characterized by progressive

weakness and degeneration of muscle fibers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Osteoporosis:

A

Decrease in bone density with thinning and weakening

of bone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Rheumatoid Arthritis:

A

Chronic inflammation of joints; pain, swelling and
stiffening, especially in the small joints of the hands and
feet.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Antinuclear antibody (ANA):

A

A sample of serum is tested for the presence of antibodies found in patients with
systemic lupus erythematosus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Arthrocentesis:

A

Surgical puncture to remove fluid from a joint

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

• Calcium:

A

• A sample of serum or plasma used to measure the amount of calcium a patient’s body.
This test is used to evaluate bone diseases.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

A

Measures the rate red blood cells (RBCs) fall to the bottom of the test tube. High
sedimentation rates are associated with inflammatory diseases such as RA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

• Muscle biopsy:

A

Removal of muscle tissue for microscopic examination

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

• Uric Acid:

A

Measures amount of uric acid in the blood. High levels of gout are associated with gouty
arthritis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Arthrography

A

X-ray imaging of a joint

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Arthroscopy:

A

Visual examination of a joint with a arthroscope

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Bone Density Test:

A

Low-energy x-rays are sued to image bone in the
spinal column, pelvis, and wrist to detect areas of
bone deficiency

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Bone Scan:

A

Procedure in which a radioactive substance is
injected intravenously and its uptake in bones is
measured with a special scanning device

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Electromyography (EMG):

A

Recording of the strength of muscle contraction as

a result of electrical stimulation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

ACL:

A

Anterior cruciate ligament

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

C1-C7:

A

Cervical vertebrae

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Ca:

A

Calcium

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

IM:

A

Intramuscular

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

L1-L5:

A

Lumbar vertebrae

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

NSAID:

A

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (prescribed to

treat joint disorders)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Ortho:

A

Orthopedics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

PT:

A

Physical therapy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

ROM:

A

range of movement

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

T1-T12

A

Thoracic vertebrae

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

Alopecia:

A

Absence of hair from areas where it normally grows;

baldness

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

Cataract:

A

Clouding (opacity) of the lens of the eye, causing

impairment of vision or blindness

30
Q

Conjunctivitis:

A

Inflammation of the conjuctiva

31
Q

Glaucoma:

A

Increase in pressure (fluid accumulation) within the

chamber at the front of the eye

32
Q

Melanoma:

A

Malignant tumour of pigmented cells that arises from a

nevus (mole) in the skin

33
Q

Nevus:

A

• Pigmented lesion in or on that skin; a mole

34
Q

Sty (stye):

A

A pus-filled (purulent) infection of glands near the
eyelid (most often caused by bacteria). Also called
hordeolum

35
Q

Tinnitus:

A 
Abnormal noise (ringing, buzzing, roaring) sound in the
ears
36
Q

Allergy test:

A

Allergy causing substances are placed on a patient’s

skin and reactions are recorded/noted

37
Q

Bacterial and fungal tests

A

• Samples from skin lesions are taken to determine the

presence of bacterial infection or fungal growth

38
Q

Skin biopsy:

A

Skin lesions are removed and sent to the pathology

lab for microscopic examination

39
Q

Fluorescein Angiography:

A

Fluorescein (a contrast substance) is injected intravenously and the
movement of blood is observed by ophthalmoscopy.
• Used to detect diabetic or hypertensive retinopathy and also
degeneration of the macular (central) area of the retina

40
Q

Ophthalmoscopy:

A

Visual examination of the interior of the eye

41
Q

Otoscopy:

A

Visual examination of the ear (to the eardrum)

42
Q

Slit-Lamp Microscopy

A

Anterior eye structures microscopically examined with a slit-lamp
instrument

43
Q

Tuning Fork Tests:

A

• Tuning fork (creates a vibration) is placed in the front of the opening to
the ear to the test air conduction of sound waves.
• It is also placed on the mastoid bone behind the ear to test bone
conduction of sound waves

44
Q

AD

A

Right ear (auris dexter)

45
Q

AS:

A

Left ear (auris sinister)

46
Q

ENT:

A

Ears, nose, throat

47
Q

HEENT:

A

Head, eyes, ears, nose, throat

48
Q

OD:

A

Right eye (oculus dexter)

49
Q

OS:

A

Left eye (oculus sinister)

50
Q

PERRLA:

A

Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and

Accommodation

51
Q

VA

A

: Visual acuity (clarity of vision)

52
Q

VF

A

Visual field

53
Q

Acromegaly:

A

Enlargement of the extremities caused by hypersecretion
from the anterior portion of the pituitary gland after
puberty

54
Q

Cushing Syndrome:

A

• A group of clinical features produced by excess secretion
of cortisol from the adrenal cortex. Signs and symptoms
include obesity, moon-like faces (fullness of the face),
hyper glycemia, osteoporosis

55
Q

Diabetes Mellitus:

A

Disorder of the pancreas that causes increased blood
sugar levels. Type 1 is insulin dependent diabetes, Type 2
is non-insulin dependent diabetes

56
Q

Goiter:

A

Enlargement of the thyroid gland

57
Q

Hyperthyroidism:

A

Over activity of the thyroid gland; also called
Graves disease or exophthalmic (eye balls bulge
outward) goiter

58
Q

Fasting Blood Sugar:

A

Measurement of glucose levels in a blood sample after

a patient has been fasting for 10-12 hours

59
Q

Serum and Urine Tests

A

Measurements of hormones, electrolytes (Na,K,HCO3,
Cl) , and glucose levels in the blood (serum) and urine
as indicators of endocrine function

60
Q

Thyroid Function Tests:

A

Measurements of levels of T4 (thyroxine) and T3

(triiodothyronine) and TSH (thyroid-stimulating
hormone) in the blood stream

61
Q

• CT Scan:

A

Of pituitary gland and other endocrine organs

62
Q

Exophthalmometry:

A

Measurement of eyeball protrusion as an

indicator of Graves disease (hyperthyroidism)

63
Q

MRI:

A

Of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland

64
Q

Radioactive Iodine Uptake

A

The uptake of radioactive iodine, give by mouth

measured as evidence of thyroid function.

65
Q

Thyroid Scan:

A

Procedure in which a radioactive compound,
injected intravenously localizes in the thyroid
gland. A scanning device produces an image
showing the presence of tumours or nodules in
the gland

66
Q

GH:

A

Growth hormone (secreted by the pituitary gland)

67
Q

GTT

A

Glucose tolerance test (measures the ability to

respond to a glucose load; test for diabetes mellitus)

68
Q

K+:

A

Potassium (an electrolyte)

69
Q

Na+:

A

Sodium (an electrolyte

70
Q

T3:

A

Triiodothyronine (hormone from the thyroid gland

71
Q

T4

A

Thyroxine (hormone from the thyroid gland)

chapters 15-18 (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions