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Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Meds, 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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creatin/o

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creatinine

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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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hemato/o

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blood, relating to the blood

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lapar/o

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abdomen, abdominal 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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radi/o

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radiation, x-rays

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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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son/o

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sound

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-uria

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urination, urine

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acetaminophen

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analgesic that reduces pain, fever but does not relieve inflammation

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acupuncture

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traditional chinese medical practice using thin needles inserted into specific points of the body

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albuminuria

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presence of protein albumin in the urine; a sign of impaired kidney function

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analgesic

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class of drugs that relieves pain without affecting consciousness

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antipyretic

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medication administered to prevent or reduce fever

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arthrocentesis

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surgical puncture of a joint space to remove synovial fluid for analysis

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auscultation

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listening through a stethoscope for sounds within the body

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bacteriuria

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presence of bacteria in the urine

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bruit

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abnormal sound heard during auscultation (using stethoscope) of an artery

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calciuria

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abnormal presence of calcium in the urine

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compliance

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patients’ consistency and accuracy in following the regimen prescribed by a physician or health care professional

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computed tomography

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thin fan-shaped x-ray beam that rotates around the patient to produce multiple cross-sectional views of the body

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contraindication

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

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creatinuria

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increased concentration of creatinine in the urine

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echocardiography

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

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endoscope

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

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fluoroscopy

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imaging technique used to visualize body parts in motion by projecting x0ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen

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glycosuria

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presence of glucose in the urine

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hematocrit

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percentage, by volume, of a blood sample occupied by red blood cells

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hematuria

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presence of blood in the urine

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hyperthermia

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extremely high fever

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hypothermia

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abnormally low body temperature

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idiosyncratic reaction

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unexpected reaction to a drug that is peculiar to an individual

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interventional radiology

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use of radiographic imaging to guide a procedure such as a biopsy

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intradermal injection

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administration of medication by injection into the middle layers of the skin

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intramuscular injection

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administration of medication by injection directly into muscle tissue

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intravenous injection

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administration of medication by injection directly into a vein

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ketonuria

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presence of ketones in the urine

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laparoscopy

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

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lithotomy position

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

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magnetic resonance imaging

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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; also known as MRI

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ophthalmoscope

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instrument used to examine the interior of the eye

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otoscope

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

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palliative

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

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parenteral

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taken into the body or administered in a manner other than through the digestive tract

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percussion

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

52
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perfusion

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flow of blood through an organ

53
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pericardiocentesis

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surgical puncture to draw fluid from the pericardial sac for the purpose of removing fluid

54
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phlebotomy

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puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood; also known as venipuncture

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placebo

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inactive substance that is given only for its suggestive effects

56
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positron emission tomography

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

57
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prone position

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an examination position where the patient is lying on the abdomen with the face down

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proteinuria

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presence of abnormal amount of protein in the urine

59
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pyuria

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presence of pus in the urine

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radiolucent

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

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radiopaque

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

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rales

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abnormal crackle-like lung sounds heard through a stethoscope during inspiration

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recumbent

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position in which the patient is lying down. On the back, front or side

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rhonchi

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coarse rattling breath sounds that are somewhat like snoring

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sims’ position

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examination position where the patient is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up and the left arm placed along the back

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single photon emission computed tomography

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

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speculum

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

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sphygmomanometer

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instrument used to measure blood pressure

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stethoscope

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instrument used to listen to sounds within the body

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stridor

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abnormal high pitched musical breathing sound caused by a blockage in the throat or in the larynx (voice box)

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subcutaneous injection

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

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transdermal

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medication administered from a patch that is applied to unbroken skin

73
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transesophageal echocardiography

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

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ultrasonography

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imaging of deep body structures by recording the echoes of sound wave pulses that are above the range of human hearing; also known as ultrasound and diagnostic ultrasound

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urinalysis

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examination of the physical and chemical properties of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements

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Radiography (xray)

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uses x-radiation
shows body in profile, hard tissues are light, soft tissues are shades of gray, air is black

77
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computed tomography (CT)

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uses x-radiation
cross-sectional views of the body
hard tissues are light and soft tissues are shades of gray

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magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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uses radio waves and strong magnetic field
hard tissues are dark
soft tissues are shades of gray

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ac

A

before meals
ante cibum

80
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ad lib

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as desired
ad libitum

81
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amt

A

amount

82
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bid

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twice a day
bis in die

83
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NPO

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nothing by mouth
nil per os

84
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pc

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after meals
post cibum

85
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po

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by mouth
per os

86
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prn

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as needed
pro re nata

87
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qh

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every hour
quaque plus h for hour

88
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qid

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four times a day
quater in die

89
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Rx

A

prescription
recipe (to take)

90
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sig

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to be labeled accordingly
signa (to write)

91
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tid

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three times a day
ter in die

92
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ADR

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adverse drug reaction

93
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bpm

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beats per minute

94
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BP

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blood pressure

95
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BUN

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blood urea nitrogen

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CBC

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complete blood count

97
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CT scan

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computed tomography scan

98
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endo

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endoscopy

99
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ESR

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erythrocyte sedimentation rate

100
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Hct

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hematocrit

101
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RI

A

magnetic resonance imaging

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RBCma

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red blood count

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RR

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respiratory rate

104
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TPR

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temperature, pulse, respiration

105
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WBC

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white blood count

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