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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

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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

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lingu/o

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tongue

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-otomy

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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

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adherence

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compliance; patient accurately following the regimen prescribed by a physician or other health care professional

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albuminuria

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presence of the protein albumin in the urine

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analgesic

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a class of drugs that relieves pain without affecting consciosness

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antipyretic

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medication administered to prevent or reduce fever

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arthrocentisis

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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

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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 or murmur in the artery

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calciuria

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presence of calcium in the urine

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computed tomography

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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

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contraindication

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a factor in the patient’s condition that makes use of a medication or 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 ultrasound diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the structures and motion of the heart

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endoscope

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a flexible tube with a light and lens on the end

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fluoroscopy

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a visualization of body parts in motion by projecting x-ra 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

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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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used to help guide a procedure or confirm the 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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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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the presence of ketones in the urine

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lapraoscopy

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visual examination of the interior abdomen

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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 created signals that are sent to a computer and converted into images of an plane through the body

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opthalmoscope

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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 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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a 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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palcebo

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an inactive substance that is administered for only its suggestive effects

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positron emission tomography

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an imaging technique that combines computed tomography with radionuclide tracers 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, that allows x-rays to pass through

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radiopaque

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a substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through

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rales

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abnormal crackle like lung sounds

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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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rattling sound caused by secretion in the bronchial airways

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sim’s 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 the enlarge the opening of a canal or cavity to examine its interior

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sphygmomanometer

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an instrument used to the force of the blood against the walls of the arteries

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stethoscope

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an instrument used to the listen to sound within the body

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stridor

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an abnormal, high-pitched sound caused by a blockage in the throat of the larynx

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subcutaneous injection

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the administration of medication injected directly 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 echocardiogram

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an ultrasound technique that is performed through 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 of sound wave pulses that are above the range of human hearing

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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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