Diagnostic tests and procedures Flashcards
1
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A1C
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long-term control of diabetes treatment
2
Q
complete blood count
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anemia or leukemia
3
Q
fecal occult blood test
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cancer of the colon and/or rectum
4
Q
PSA test
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prostate cancer
5
Q
serum lipids
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hypercholesterolemia
6
Q
tuberculin skin test
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tuberculosis
7
Q
PET scan
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positron emission tomography
8
Q
barium enema
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tumors, ulcers, or diverticula of the intestines
9
Q
CT
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tumors, infarcts, blood clots, fractures, abscesses, disk prolapse
10
Q
myelogram
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narrowing or obstruction of the space surrounding the spinal cord
11
Q
nuclear isotope scan
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tumors, altered tissue uptake of defined substances
12
Q
ultrasound
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gallstones, cysts, joint development in infants, impaired blood flow in arteries
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