diagnostics and procedures (spring 25) Flashcards

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antinuclear antibody (ANA)

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test that identifies the antibodies that attack the nucleus of the individuals own body cells

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blood culture

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test to determine presence of pathogens in the blood stream

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partial thromboplastin time (PTT)

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screening test for deficiencies in clotting factors
measure length of time it takes for blood to clot

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prothrombin time (PT)

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test used to detect and diagnose bleeding disorders or excessive clotting disorders

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lymphangiography

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visualization of lymph channels and lymph nodes using a contrast medium
determines blockages of lymphatic system

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bone marrow aspiration

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removal of bone marrow for microscopic examination using a thin aspirating needle

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bone marrow transplant

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infusion of healthy BM stem cells after destroying the diseased BM by chemotherapy/radiation/both
common to treat leukemia, aplastic anemia, cancers

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lymphadenectomy

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removal of lymph nodes
common to control spread of cancers

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immunotherapy

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any form of treatment that alerts, enhances, stimulates, restores the body’s own natural immune mechanisms to treat diseases

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transfusion

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infusion of blood/blood products from one person to another

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bone density test

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noninvasive procedure
low energy x ray absorption to measure bone mineral density
measures bone of the spine, hip and forearm

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discography

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radiological examination of the intervertebral disk structures with injection of contrast

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myelography

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radiography of the spinal cord after injection of contrast
identifies spinal distortions caused by tumors, cysts, herniated intervertebral disks, etc.

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amputation

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partial/complete removal of an extremity
result of disease, trauma, or circulatory disorder

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arthrocentesis

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puncture of a joint space using a needle to remove accumulated fluid

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arthroclasia

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surgical breaking of an ankylosed joint to provide movement

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arthroscopy

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visual exam of the interior of a joint and its structures
uses a thin, flexible fiberoptic scope

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bone grafting

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implantation/transplantation of bone tissue from one part of the body or another person to serve as a replacement for damaged/missing bone tissue

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total hip replacement

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surgical procedure to replace a hip joint damaged by a degenerative disease

20
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bone immobilization

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procedure used to restrict movement, stabilize and protect a fracture, and facilitate the healing process