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Diagnostic Procedures, Pharmacology, and Complementary Medicine 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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fluor/o

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glowing

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glycos/o

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glucose, sugar

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lapar/o

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abdomen, abdominal wall

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lingu/o

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tongue

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-otomy

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cutting, surgical incision

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pyret/o

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fever

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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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ultra-

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beyond

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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 acupuncture needles inserted into specific points of the body to restore the flow of qi.

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adherence

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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.

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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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refers to the 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 the joint space to remove synovial fluid for analysis to determine the cause of pain or swelling in a joint.”

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auscultation

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listening for sounds within the body, usually performed 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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“a scan that uses a thin, fanshaped 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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a factor in the 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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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 a 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 a blood sample occupied by red cells; this test is used to diagnose abnormal states of hydration.

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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 body temperature.

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

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intramuscular injection

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the administration of medication by injection directly into muscle tissue.

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intravenous injection

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the administration of medication by injection directly into a vein.

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ketonuria

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the 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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an examination position in which the patient is lying on the back, face up, with the feet and legs raised and supported in stirrups.

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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.

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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

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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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“a diagnostic procedure designed to determine the density of a body part by the sound produced by tapping the surface with the fingers.”

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perfusion

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the flow of blood through an organ.

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pericardiocentesis

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

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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, such as a sugar pill or liquid, that is administered only for its suggestive effects.

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positron emission tomography

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“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.”

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prone position

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a position in which the patient lies face down on the abdomen.

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proteinuria

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the presence of an abnormal amount of protein in the urine.

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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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the substance, such as air or nitrogen gas, 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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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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rales

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abnormal crackle-like lung sounds heard through a stethoscope during inspiration (breathing in).

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recumbent

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any position in which the patient is lying down.

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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.

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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.

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sphygmomanometer

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instrument used to measure the force of the blood against the walls of the arteries.

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stethoscope

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an instrument used to listen to sounds within the body.

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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.

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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.

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transesophageal echocardiography

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

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ultrasonography

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the 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.

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urinalysis

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

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