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
3
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-centesis
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surgical puncture to remove fluid
4
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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
A
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
A
cutting, surgical incision
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phleb/o
A
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
A
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
abnormal presence of calcium in the urine
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compliance
patients' consistency and accuracy in following the regimen prescribed by a physician or health care professional
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computed tomography
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
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
increased concentration of creatinine in the urine
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echocardiography
ultrasonic diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the structures and motion of the heart
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endoscope
small flexible tube with a light and a lens on the end
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fluoroscopy
imaging technique used to visualize body parts in motion by projecting x0ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen
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glycosuria
presence of glucose in the urine
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hematocrit
percentage, by volume, of a blood sample occupied by red blood cells
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hematuria
presence of blood in the urine
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hyperthermia
extremely high fever
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hypothermia
abnormally low body temperature
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idiosyncratic reaction
unexpected reaction to a drug that is peculiar to an individual
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interventional radiology
use of radiographic imaging to guide a procedure such as a biopsy
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intradermal injection
administration of medication by injection into the middle layers of the skin
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intramuscular injection
administration of medication by injection directly into muscle tissue
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intravenous injection
administration of medication by injection directly into a vein
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ketonuria
presence of ketones in the urine
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laparoscopy
visual examination of the interior of the abdomen with the use of a laparoscope
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lithotomy position
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
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
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 the symptoms of a disease but does not cure it
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parenteral
taken into the body or administered in a manner other than through the digestive tract
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percussion
diagnostic procedure to determine the density of a body area that uses the sound produced by tapping the surface with the fingers
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perfusion
flow of blood through an organ
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pericardiocentesis
surgical puncture to draw fluid from the pericardial sac for the purpose of removing fluid
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phlebotomy
puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood; also known as venipuncture
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placebo
inactive substance that is given only for its suggestive effects
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positron emission tomography
imaging technique that combines tomography with radionuclide tracers to produce enhanced images of selected body organs or areas
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prone position
an examination position where the patient is lying on the abdomen with the face down
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proteinuria
presence of abnormal amount of protein in the urine
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pyuria
presence of pus in the urine
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radiolucent
substance that allows x-rays to pass through and appears black or dark gray on the resulting film
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radiopaque
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
abnormal crackle-like lung sounds heard through a stethoscope during inspiration
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recumbent
position in which the patient is lying down. On the back, front or side
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rhonchi
coarse rattling breath sounds that are somewhat like snoring
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sims' position
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
type of nuclear imaging test that produces 3D computer-reconstructed images showing perfusion through tissues and organs
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speculum
instrument used to enlarge the opening of any canal or cavity to facilitate inspection of its interior
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sphygmomanometer
instrument used to measure blood pressure
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stethoscope
instrument used to listen to sounds within the body
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stridor
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
administration of medication by injection into the fatty layer just below the skin
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transdermal
medication administered from a patch that is applied to unbroken skin
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transesophageal echocardiography
ultrasonic imaging technique that is performed from inside the esophagus to evaluate heart structures
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ultrasonography
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
examination of the physical and chemical properties of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements
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Radiography (xray)
uses x-radiation
shows body in profile, hard tissues are light, soft tissues are shades of gray, air is black
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computed tomography (CT)
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)
uses radio waves and strong magnetic field
hard tissues are dark
soft tissues are shades of gray
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ac
before meals
ante cibum
80
ad lib
as desired
ad libitum
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amt
amount
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bid
twice a day
bis in die
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NPO
nothing by mouth
nil per os
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pc
after meals
post cibum
85
po
by mouth
per os
86
prn
as needed
pro re nata
87
qh
every hour
quaque plus h for hour
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qid
four times a day
quater in die
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Rx
prescription
recipe (to take)
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sig
to be labeled accordingly
signa (to write)
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tid
three times a day
ter in die
92
ADR
adverse drug reaction
93
bpm
beats per minute
94
BP
blood pressure
95
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
96
CBC
complete blood count
97
CT scan
computed tomography scan
98
endo
endoscopy
99
ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
100
Hct
hematocrit
101
RI
magnetic resonance imaging
102
RBCma
red blood count
103
RR
respiratory rate
104
TPR
temperature, pulse, respiration
105
WBC
white blood count
