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Med Term on the Final Flashcards

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Digital rectal exam (DRE)

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Screening test that assesses the rectal wall surface for lesions or abnormally firm area that might indicate cancer

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Testicular self-examination

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Self-examination of the testes for abnormal lumps or swellings in the scrotal sac.

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Testicular self-examination

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Self-examination of the testes for abnormal lumps or swellings in the scrotal sac.

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Blood culture

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Test to determine the presence of pathogens in the blood stream

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complete blood count (CBC)

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Series of tests that includes hemoglobin: hematocrit: RBC, WBC, and platelet counts; differential WBC count; RBC indices and RBC and WBC morphology

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Differential count (diff)

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Test that enumerates the distribution of the WBC’s in a stained blood smear by counting the different kinds of WBCs and reporting each as percentage of the total examined. Commonly used as a first step in diagnosing a disease.

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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

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Measurement of the distance RBCs settle to the bottom of a test tube under standardized condition; also called sed rate. Elevated ESR is associated w/ inflammatory diseases, cancer, and pregnancy, but decreases in liver dz.

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Hemoglobin (Hgb) value

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Measurement of the amoutn of hemoglobin found in awhile blood sample. Hgb values decrease in anemia and increase in dehydration, polycythemia vera and thrombocytopenia purpura.

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Hematocrit (Hct)

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Measurement of the percentage of RBC’s in a whole blood sample

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Monospot

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Non specific rapid serological test for infectious mononucleosis; also called the heterophile antibody test

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Partial thromboplastin tissue (PTT)

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Test that measures the length of time it takes blood to clot. It screens for deficiencies of some clotting factors and monitors the effectiveness of anticoagulant (heparin) therapy; also called activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT)

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Prothormbin time (PT)

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Test that measures the time it takes for the plasma portion of blood to clot. It is used to evaluate portions of the coagulation system; also called pro time. Commonly used to manage patients receiving the anticoagulant warfarin (Coumadin)

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Red blood cell (RBC) indices

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Mathematical calculation of the size, volume, and concentration of hemoglobin for an RBC.

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Schilling test

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Test used to assess the absorption rate of radioactive vitamin B12 by the digestive system. Definitive test for diagnosing pernicious anemia because vitamin B12 isn’t absorbed in this disorder and passes out of the stool.

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Lymphadenography

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Radiographic examination of lymph nodes after injection of a contrast medium

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Cystoscopy

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Endoscopy of the urinary bladder for evidence of pathology, obtaining biopsies of tumors or other growth, and removal or polyps.

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Nephroscopy

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Endoscopy of the kidney(s) using a specialized, three-channel endoscope that enables visualization and irrigation of the kidney.

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Urethroscopy

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Endoscopy of the urethra using a specialized endoscope, typically for lithotripsy or TURP

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Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)

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Test that determines the amount of urea nitrogen, a waste product of protein metabolism, present in a blood sample (used as an indicator of kidney function)

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Culture and sensitivity (C&S)

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Test that determine the causative organism of a disease and how the organism respond to various antibodies.

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Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)

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Blood test used to detect prostatic disorders, especially prostatic cancer (level is elevated in prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and tumors of the prostate)

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Semen analysis

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Test that analyzes a semen sample for volume, sperm count, motility, and morphology to evaluate fertility or verify sterilization after a vasectomy.

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Urinalysis

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Battery of tests performed on a urine specimen, including physical observation, chemical tests, and microscopic evaluation

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Computed tomography (CT)

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Imaging technique that rotates an x-ray emitter around the area to be scanned and measures the intensity of transmitted rays from different angles

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Homologous transfusion

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Transfusion prepared from another individual who blood is compatible with that of the recipient

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Cystometography

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Procedure that assesses volume and pressure in the bladder at various stages of filling using saline and a contrast medium introduced into the bladder through a catheter.

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Intravenous pyelography (IVP)

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Radiographic examination of the kidneys, and urinary tract after IV injection of a contrast medium; also called excretory urography (EU)

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Kidney, ureter, bladder (KUB) radiography

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Radiographic examination to determine the location, size, and shape of the kidneys in the relationship to other organs int he abdominopelvic cavity and to identify abnormalities of the urinary system (no contrast medium required)

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Lymphangiography

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Radiographic examination of lymph vessels of tissues after injection

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Aspiration

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Drawing in or out by suction

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Bone marrow aspiration

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procedure using a syringe with a thin aspirating needle inserted (usually in the pelvic bone and rarely the sternum) to withdraw a small sample of bone marrow fluid for microscopic evaluation.

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biopsy (bx)

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Representative tissue sample removed from a body site from microscopic examination, usually to establish a diagnosis

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Bone marrow biopsy

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Removal of a small cored sample of tissue from bone marrow for examination under a microscope and possible for analysis using other tests

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Sentinel node

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Removal of the first lymph node that receives drainage from cancer-containing areas and the one most likely to contain malignant cells.

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Lymphangiectomy

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Removal of a lymph node

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Transfuion

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Infusion of blood or blood components into the bloodstream

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Autologous transfusion

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Transfusion prepared from teh recipient’s own blood

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Homologous transfusion

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Transfusion prepared from another individual who blood is compatible with that of the recipient

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Transplantation

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Grafting of living tissue from its normal position to another site or from one person to another

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Autologous bone marrow transplantation

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Harvesting, freezing (crypoerserving) and reinfusing the patient’s own bone marrow to treat bone marrow hypoplasia following cancer therapy

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Homologous bone marrow transplantation

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Transplantation of bone marrow from oen individual to another to treat aplastic anemia, leukemia, and immunodeficieincy disorders

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Nuclear scan

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Radiology test in which radioactive materials called tracers are introduced into the patient and specialized camera, which acts as radiation detector, produces images by recording the emitted tracers.

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Ultrasound (US)

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Radiograph that uses high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) and displays the reflected echoes on a monitor; also called sonography, echography, or echo

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Voiding cystourethrography

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Radiological examination of the bladder and urethra performed before, during, and after voiding using a contrast medium to enhance imaging.

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Dialysis

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Medical procedure used to filter toxic substance from the patient’s bloodstream, such as excess electrolytes and nitrogenous wastes

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Hemodialysis

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Method of removing waste substances from the blood by shunting it from the body, passing it through an artificial kidney machine where it is filtered, and then returning the dialyzed blood to the patient’s body.

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Peritoneal dialysis

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Removal of toxic substances from the body by perfusing the peritoneal cavity with a warm, sterile chemical solution

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Circumcision

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Removal of all or part of the foreskin, or prepuce, of the penis

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Nephropexy

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Fixation of a floating or mobile kidney

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Orchidectomy

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Removal of one or both testes; also called orchiectomy

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Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

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Surgical procedure that involves inserting a resectoscope into the urethra to “chip away” at the prostate gland to remove the obstruction and flushing out the chips and sending them for analysis to detect possible evidence of cancer.

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Urethrotomy

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Incision of a urethral stricture

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Vasectomy

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Excision of all or a segment of the vas deferens.

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