Diagnostic Flashcards
Albumino
Albumin, protein
Calci
Calcium, lime, the heel
-centesis
Surgical puncture to remove fluid
Creatino
Creatinine
Glycoso
Glucose, sugar
-graphy
The process of producing a picture or record
Hemato
Blood, relating to the blood
Laparo
Abdomen, abdominal wall
-otomy
Cutting, surgical incision
Phlebo
Vein
Radio
Radiation, X-rays
-scope
Instrument for visual examination
-scopy
Visual examination
Sono
Sound
-uria
Urine, urination
Acetaminophen
Analgesic that reduces pain and fever but does not relieve inflammation
Acupuncture
A traditional Chinese medical practice using very thin needles inserted into specific points of the body
Albuminuria
The presence of the protein albumin in the urine
Analgesic
A medication that relieves pain without affecting consciousness
Antipyretic
Medication administered to reduce or prevent fear
Arthrocentesis
Surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid for analysis
Auscultation
Listening for sounds within the body, usually done with a stethoscope
Bacteriuria
The presence of bacteria in the urine
Bruit
An abnormal sound or murmur heard during auscultation of an artery
Calciuria
The presence of calcium in the urine
Computed tomography
An imaging technique that uses a thin, fan-shaped X-ray beam to produce multiple cross sectional views of the body
Contraindication
A factor in the patients condition that makes the use of a medication or specific treatment dangerous or ill advised
Creatinuria
An increased concentration of creatinine in the urine
Echocardiography
An ultrasonic diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the structures and motion of the heart
Endoscope
A small, flexible tube with a light and lens on the end
Fluoroscopy
The visualization of body parts in motion by projecting X-ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen
Glycosuria
The presence of glucose in the urine
Hematocrit
A blood test that measures the percentage by volume of red blood cells in the whole sample
Hematuria
The presence of blood in the urine
Hyperthermia
An extremely high fever
Hypothermia
An abnormally low body temperature
Idiosyncratic reaction
An unexpected reaction to a drug that is peculiar to the individual
Interventional radiology
The use of radiographic imaging to guide a procedure or confirm placement of an inserted object
Intradermal injection
The administration by injection into the middle layers of the skin
Intravenous injection
The administration of medication by injection directly into a vein
Ketouria
The presence of ketones in the urine
Laparoscopy
The visual examination of the interior of the abdomen with the use of a laparoscope
Lithotomy position
An examination position in which the patient is lying on the back with feet and legs in the stirrups
Magnetic resonance imaging
An imaging technique that uses a combination of radio waves and a strong magnetic field to create signals that are sent to a computer and converted into images of any plane through the body
Ophthalmoscope
An instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
Otoscope
An instrument used to visually examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane
Palliative
A substance that eases the pain or severity of a disease but does not cure it
Parenteral administration
The administration of medication by injection through a hypodermic syringe
Percussion
A diagnostic procedure to determine the density of a body area that uses the sound produced by tapping the surface with the fingers
Perfusion
The flow of blood through an organ
Pericardiocentesis
The puncture of the pericardial sac for the purpose of removing fluid
Phlebotomy
The puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood
Placebo
An inactive substance that is given for its suggestive effects
Positron emission tomography
An imaging technique that combines tomography with radionuclide tracers to produce enhanced images of selected body organs or areas
Prone position
Position where the patient lies face down on the abdomen
Proteinuria
The presence of an abnormal amount protein in the urine
Pyuria
The presence of pus in the urine
Radiolucent
A substance that allows X-rays to pass through and appears black or dark gray on the resulting film
Radioplaque
A substance that does not allow X-rays to pass through and appears white or light gray on the resulting film
Rales
Abnormal crackle-like lung sounds heard while breathing in
Recumbent
Any position in which the patient is lying down
Rhonchi
A coarse, rattling sound somewhat like snoring, usually caused by secretions in the bronchial airways
Sims position
An examination position in which the patient is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up with the left arm placed along the back
Single photon emission computed tomography
A type of nuclear imaging test that produces 3d computer reconstructed images showing perfusion through tissues and organs
Speculum
An instrument used to enlarge the opening of any canal or cavity to facilitate inspection of its interior
Sphygmomanometer
An instrument used to measure blood pressure
Stethoscope
An instrument used to listen to sounds within the body
Stridor
An abnormal, high pitched, musical breathing sound caused by a blockage in the throat or larynx
Subcutaneous injection
The administration of medication by injection into the fatty layer just below the skin
Transdermal
The administration of medication through the unbroken skin so that it is absorbed continuously to produce a systemic effect
Trans esophageal echocardiography
An ultrasonic imaging technique that is performed from inside the esophagus to evaluate heart structures
Ultrasonography the imaging of deep body Ste by recording the echoes of sound wave pulses that are above the range of human hearing, ultrasound
Urinalysis
The examination of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements
