Lists Flashcards
1
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X-ray
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- Determine whether a bone is chipped, dislocated or fractured
- evaluate joint injuries and bone infections
- diagnose and monitor the progression of degenerative conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis
- screen for lung and heart disease
- find and treat artery blockages
- evaluate abdominal pain
- locate objects that have been swallowed
- evaluate infection of the sinuses
- check placement of invasive lines and tubes
2
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Common CT procedures
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- Abdominal
- gallbladder
- liver
- renal/kidney
- pelvic
- facial bones
- sinuses
- brain
- head
- spine
- lumbar
- thoracic
- cervical
- chest
- lungs
- biopsies done under CT
- adrenal
- liver
- lung
- pancreas
- renal
- spleen
3
Q
U/S procedures with no prep
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- Vascular
- arterial
- carotid
- venous
- extremities / small parts
- echocardiogram
4
Q
U/S procedures with prep
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- Abdomen
- pelvic
- obstetrical
- biopsies done under u/s
5
Q
MRI contraindications
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- pacemakers
- cochlear implant
- cerebral aneurysm clips
- any electrically, mechanically, or magnetically activated implants
- ferrous-based prosthetic devices
- pregnancy
6
Q
MRI procedures
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- upper and lower extremities
- bones and joints
- spine
- brain
- head
- vascular studies
- lungs
- abdomen
7
Q
MRI used to hep diagnose or treat
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- tumors of the chest, abdomen, or pelvis
- certain types of heart problems
- blockages, enlargements, or anatomical variants of blood vessels, including the aorta, renal arteries, and arteries in the legs
- diseases of the liver (cirrhosis and tumors) and other abdominal organs
- diseases of the small intestine, colon, rectum, and anus
- cysts and solid tumors in the kidneys and other parts of the urinary tract
- tumors and other abnormalities of the reproductive organs
- causes of pelvic pain in women
- suspected uterine abnormalities in women undergoing evaluation for infertility
- breast cancer and implants
- fetal assessment in pregnant women
8
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Nuc Med with no prep
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- bone scan
- liver and spleen scan
- RBC liver scan
- WBC scan (Indium)
- Gallium scan
- brain scan
- thyroid uptake (RIU)
- perfusion lung scan (VQ scan)
- renal scan
- PET scan
9
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Nuc Med with prep
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- Hida scan (liver and gallbladder - hepatobiliary)
- Schillings test (used to test for vitamin B12 absorption)
- MIBI scan
- Persantine MIBI scan
- thallium scan
10
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Common cardiology studies
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- ECG
- Holter Monitoring
- stress test, treadmill test, exercise tolerance test
- MIBI/persantine
- EEG
- TEE
11
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Common uses of vascular u/s
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- Monitor the blood flow to organs and tissues throughout the body
- Locate and identify blockages (stenosis) and abnormalities like plaque or emboli and help plan for their effective treatment
- detect DVT in the legs or arms
- determine whether a patient is a good candidate for a procedure such as angioplasty
- evaluate the success of procedures that graft or bypass blood vessels
- determine if there is an enlarged artery (aneurysm)
- determine the source and severity of varicose veins
12
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Common uses of doppler u/s
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- blockages to blood flow
- narrowing of vessels
- tumors and congenital malformation
13
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Common angiograms
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- coronary angiogram
- pulmonary angiogram
- cerebral angiogram
- carotid angiogram
- peripheral angiogram
- aortogram
14
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EEG used for:
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The evaluation of brain disorders such as epilepsy, tumours, memory loss or brain conditions due to a stroke and comas.
• To determine brain death. It may be used to prove that someone on life-support equipment has no chance of recovery.
15
Q
Common endoscopies
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Bronchoscopy
Colonoscopy
Esophagoscopy
Gastroscopy
Proctoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Anoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
