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Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Pharmacology Flashcards

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albumin/o

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albumin, protein

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calc/i

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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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glycos/o

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glucose, sugar

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-graphy

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process of producing a picture or record

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hemat/o

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blood, relating to blood

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lapar/o

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abdomen, abdomenal wall

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-otomy

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cutting, surgical incision

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phleb/o

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vein

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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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-uria

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urination, urine

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analgesic

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class of drugs that relieves pain without affecting consciousness (NSAIDs, aspirin)

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antipyretic

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medication administered to prevent or reduce fever

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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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presence of bacteria in the urine

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calciuria

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presence of calcium in the urine

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compliance

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patient’s consistency and accuracy in following the regimen prescribed by a physician or other healthcare professional

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contraindication

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factor in patient’s condition that makes the use of a medication or specific treatment dangerous or il advised

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creatinuria

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increased concentration of creatinine in the urine
*creatinine is a waste product of muscle metabolism that is normally removed by the kidneys. Excess indication an increase in muscle breakdown or disruption of kidney function

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endoscope

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small, flexible tube with a light and lens on the end (fiberoptic instrument)

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glycosuria

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presence of glucose in the urine

most commonly caused by untreated DM

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hematocrit

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describes the percentage by volume of a blood sample occupied by RBCs
diagnoses abnormal hydration states, anemia, and polycythemia

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hematuria

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presence of blood in the urine

can be caused by kidney stones, infection, kidney damage, or bladder cancer

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hyperthermia
extremely high fever
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hypothermia
abnormally low body temperature
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idiosyncratic reaction
an unexpected reaction to a drug that is peculiar to the individual
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interventional radiology
use of radiographic imaging to guide a procedure (ie biopsy) | used to confirm the placement of inserted object like a stent or feeding tube
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intradermal injection
made into middle layers of the skin
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intravenous injection
made directly into the vein
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ketonuria
presence of ketones in urine | ketones are formed when the body breaks down fat and their presence can indicate starvation or uncontrolled diabetes
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laparoscopy
visual examination of the abdominal interior with a laparoscope through a small incision in the abdominal wall
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lithotomy position
the patient is lying on their back, face up with feet and legs raised, supported in stirrups
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ophthalmoscope
an instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
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otoscope
instrument used to visually examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane
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palliative
substance that eases the pain or severity of symptoms of a disease but doesn't treat it
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parenteral
taken into the body or administered in a manner other than through the digestive tract (ie injection)
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percussion
diagnostic procedure designed to determine the density of a body part by the sound produced by tapping the surface with the fingertips
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perfusion
the flow of blood through an organ
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pericardiocentesis
puncture of the pericardial sac to remove fluid | treatment for pericarditis
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phlebotomy
AKA venipuncture | puncture of a vein to draw blood
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placebo
inactive substance (sugar pill or liquid) that's administered only for its suggestive effects
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prone position
patient is lying on abdomen, face down
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proteinuria
abnormal amount of protein in the urine | usually a sign of kidney disease
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pyuria
presence of pus in the urine | gives a turbid (smokey, cloudy) appearance
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radiolucent
substance (ie air or nitrogen gas) that allows x-rays to pass through and appears black or dark gray on the resulting film
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radiopaque
a substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through and appears white or light gray on the resulting film
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recumbent
any position in which the patient is lying down; back, front, or side =decubitus in radiography
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Sims' position
patient is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up and left arm is along the back for examination and treatment of the rectal area
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speculum
an instrument used to enlarge the opening of any canal or cavity, especially the vagina, to facilitate inspection of its interior
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sphygmomanometer
an instrument used to measure blood pressure
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stethoscope
an instrument used to listen to sounds within the body
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subcutaneous injection
SC | made into the fatty layer just below the skin
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transdermal
medication administered from a patch applied to unbroken skin, continuously released by the patch and absorbed through the skin and transmitted to the bloodstream leading to a systemic effect ie. nitroglycerin for angina, hormones, nicotine
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urinalysis
examination of physical and chemical properties of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements

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