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Diagnostic Flashcards

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Albumino

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Albumin, protein

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Calci

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Calcium, lime, the heel

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-centesis

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Surgical puncture to remove fluid

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Creatino

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Creatinine

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Glycoso

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Glucose, sugar

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-graphy

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The process of producing a picture or record

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Hemato

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Blood, relating to the blood

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Laparo

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Abdomen, abdominal wall

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-otomy

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Cutting, surgical incision

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Phlebo

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Vein

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Radio

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Radiation, X-rays

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12
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-scope

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Instrument for visual examination

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-scopy

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Visual examination

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Sono

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Sound

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-uria

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Urine, urination

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Acetaminophen

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Analgesic that reduces pain and fever but does not relieve inflammation

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Acupuncture

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A traditional Chinese medical practice using very thin needles inserted into specific points of the body

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Albuminuria

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The presence of the protein albumin in the urine

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Analgesic

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A medication that relieves pain without affecting consciousness

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Antipyretic

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Medication administered to reduce or prevent fear

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Arthrocentesis

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Surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid for analysis

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Auscultation

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Listening for sounds within the body, usually done with a stethoscope

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Bacteriuria

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The presence of bacteria in the urine

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Bruit

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An abnormal sound or murmur heard during auscultation of an artery

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Calciuria

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The presence of calcium in the urine

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Computed tomography

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An imaging technique that uses a thin, fan-shaped X-ray beam to produce multiple cross sectional views of the body

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Contraindication

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A factor in the patients condition that makes the use of a medication or specific treatment dangerous or ill advised

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Creatinuria

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An increased concentration of creatinine in the urine

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Echocardiography

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An ultrasonic diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the structures and motion of the heart

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Endoscope

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A small, flexible tube with a light and lens on the end

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Fluoroscopy

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The visualization of body parts in motion by projecting X-ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen

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Glycosuria

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The presence of glucose in the urine

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Hematocrit

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A blood test that measures the percentage by volume of red blood cells in the whole sample

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Hematuria

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The presence of blood in the urine

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Hyperthermia

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An extremely high fever

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Hypothermia

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An abnormally low body temperature

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Idiosyncratic reaction

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An unexpected reaction to a drug that is peculiar to the individual

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Interventional radiology

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The use of radiographic imaging to guide a procedure or confirm placement of an inserted object

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Intradermal injection

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The administration by injection into the middle layers of the skin

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Intravenous injection

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The administration of medication by injection directly into a vein

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Ketouria

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The presence of ketones in the urine

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Laparoscopy

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The visual examination of the interior of the abdomen with the use of a laparoscope

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Lithotomy position

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An examination position in which the patient is lying on the back with feet and legs in the stirrups

44
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Magnetic resonance imaging

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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

45
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Ophthalmoscope

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An instrument used to examine the interior of the eye

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Otoscope

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An instrument used to visually examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane

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Palliative

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A substance that eases the pain or severity of a disease but does not cure it

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Parenteral administration

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The administration of medication by injection through a hypodermic syringe

49
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Percussion

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A diagnostic procedure to determine the density of a body area that uses the sound produced by tapping the surface with the fingers

50
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Perfusion

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The flow of blood through an organ

51
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Pericardiocentesis

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The puncture of the pericardial sac for the purpose of removing fluid

52
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Phlebotomy

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The puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood

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Placebo

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An inactive substance that is given for its suggestive effects

54
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Positron emission tomography

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An imaging technique that combines tomography with radionuclide tracers to produce enhanced images of selected body organs or areas

55
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Prone position

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Position where the patient lies face down on the abdomen

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Proteinuria

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The presence of an abnormal amount protein in the urine

57
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Pyuria

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The presence of pus in the urine

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Radiolucent

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A substance that allows X-rays to pass through and appears black or dark gray on the resulting film

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Radioplaque

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A substance that does not allow X-rays to pass through and appears white or light gray on the resulting film

60
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Rales

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Abnormal crackle-like lung sounds heard while breathing in

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Recumbent

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Any position in which the patient is lying down

62
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Rhonchi

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A coarse, rattling sound somewhat like snoring, usually caused by secretions in the bronchial airways

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Sims position

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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

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Single photon emission computed tomography

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A type of nuclear imaging test that produces 3d computer reconstructed images showing perfusion through tissues and organs

65
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Speculum

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An instrument used to enlarge the opening of any canal or cavity to facilitate inspection of its interior

66
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Sphygmomanometer

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An instrument used to measure blood pressure

67
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Stethoscope

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An instrument used to listen to sounds within the body

68
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Stridor

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An abnormal, high pitched, musical breathing sound caused by a blockage in the throat or larynx

69
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Subcutaneous injection

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The administration of medication by injection into the fatty layer just below the skin

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Transdermal

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The administration of medication through the unbroken skin so that it is absorbed continuously to produce a systemic effect

71
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Trans esophageal echocardiography

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An ultrasonic imaging technique that is performed from inside the esophagus to evaluate heart structures

72
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Ultrasonography the imaging of deep body Ste by recording the echoes of sound wave pulses that are above the range of human hearing, ultrasound

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73
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Urinalysis

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The examination of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements

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