Diagnostic Procedures Flashcards
albumin/o
albumin, protein
calc/i
calcium, lime, the heel
-centesis
surgical puncture to remove fluid
creatin/o
creatinine
fluor/o
glowing
glycos/o
glucose, sugar
lapar/o
abdomen, abdominal wall
lingu/o
tongue
-otomy
cutting, surgical incision
pyret/o
fever
radi/o
radiation, x-rays
-scope
instrument for visual examination
-scopy
visual examination
son/o
sound
ultra-
beyond
acetaminophen
analgesic that reduces pain and fever but does not relieve inflammation
acupuncture
a traditional Chinese medical practice using very thin acupuncture needles inserted into specific points of the body to restore the flow of qi
adherence
also called compliance; the patient’s consistency and accuracy in following the regimen (directions or rules) prescribed by a physician or other health care professional
albuminuria
the presence of the protein albumin in the urine
analgesic
refers to the class of drugs that relieves pain without affecting consciousness
antipyretic
medication administered to prevent or reduce fever
arthrocentesis
surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid for analysis to determine the cause of pain or swelling in a joint
auscultation
listening for sounds within the body, usually performed 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
a scan that uses a thin, fan shaped x-ray beam that rotates around the patient to produce multiple cross-sectional views of the body
contraindication
a factor in the patient’s condition that makes the use of a medication or specific treatment dangerous or ill advised
creatinuria
an increased concentration of creatintine 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 a 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 a blood sample occupied by red cells ; this test is used to diagnose abnormal states of hydration
hematuria
the presence of blood in the urine
hyperthermia
an extremely high body temperature
hypothermia
an abnormally low body temmperature
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 of medication by injection into the middle layers of the skin
intramuscular injection
the administration of medication by injection directly into muscle tissue
intravenous injection
the administration of medication by injection directly into a vein
ketonuria
the presence of ketones in the urine
laparoscopy
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, face up, with the feet and legs raised and supported in 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 boy
otoscope
an instrument used to visually examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane
opthalmoscope
an instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
palliative
a substance that eases the pain or severity of a disease but does not cure it
parenternal
taken into the body or administered in a manner other than through the digestive tract
percussion
a diagnostic procedure designed to determine the density of a body part by 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, such as a sugar pill or liquid, that is administered only for its suggestive effects
positron emission tomography
an imaging technique that combines computed tomography with radionuclide tracers, usually inserted into a vein to produce enhanced images of selected body organs or areas
prone position
a position in which the patient lies face down on the abdomen
proteinuria
the presence of an abnormal amount of protein in the urine
pyuria
the presence of pus in the urine
radiolucent
the substance, such as air or nitrogen gas, allows x-rays to pass through and appears black or dark gray on the resulting film
radiopaque
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 though a stethoscope during inspiration (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 though 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
instrument used to measure the force of the blood against the walls of the arteries
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 fatter 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
transesophageal echocardiography
an ultrasonic imaging technique that is performed from inside the esophagus to evaluate heart structures
ultrasonography
the imaging of deep body structures by recording the echoes of sound waves pulses that are above the range of human hearing; also known as ultrasound
urinalysis
the examination of the physical and chemical properties of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements
