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Medical terms unit 15 Flashcards

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albuminuria

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the presence of the protein (albumin) in the urine

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calciuria

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the presence of calcium in the urine

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arthrocentesis

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surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid for analysis

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pericardiocentesis

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puncture of the pericardial sac to remove fluid

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creatinuria

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increased concentration of creatinine in the urine

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glycosuria

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presence of glucose in the urine

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computed tomography

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use of 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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echocardiography

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a non-invasive process to record the electrical activity of the myocardium

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hematocrit

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a test measuring the proportion of red blood cells in the blood

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hematuria

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presence of blood in the urine

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laparoscopy

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use of a scope inserted into the abdominal wall to conduct a visual examination of the interior of the abdomen

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lithotomy position

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patient is lying on the back, face-up, with feet and legs supported in stirrups

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phlebotomy

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puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood

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phlebotomist

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medical professional who is trained to draw blood from patients for tests and/or procedures

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interventional radiology

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use of radiographic imaging to guide a procedure

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radiolucent

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the substance used in x-ray allows the x-rays to pass through & appears black or dark gray on the film

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radiopaque

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the substance used in x-ray does not allow the x-rays to pass through & appears white or light gray on the film

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endoscope

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small flexible tube with a light and lens used for visual examinations

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ophthalmoscope

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instrument used to examine the interior of the eye

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otoscope

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instrument used to visually examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane

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fluoroscopy

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visualization of body parts in motion by projecting x-ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen

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ultrasonography

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imaging of deep body structures by recording the echoes of sound wave pulses above the range of human hearing

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bacteriuria

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presence of bacteria in the urine

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ketonuria

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presence of ketones in the urine

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pyuria

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presence of pus in the urine

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acetaminophen

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an analgesic that reduces pain and fever, but does not relieve inflammation

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acupuncture

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traditional Chinese medical practice using very thin needles inserted into specific points of the body

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analgesic

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class of drugs that relives pain without affecting consciousness

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antipyretic

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medication administered to prevent or reduce fever

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auscultation

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listening for sounds within the body, usually with a stethoscope

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bruit

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abnormal sound or murmur heard during auscultation of an artery

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compliance

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patient’s consistency & accuracy in following a prescribed regimen

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contraindication

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a specific situation in which a drug, procedure, or surgery is not best for a patient

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hyperthermia

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extremely high fever

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hypothermia

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abnormally low body temperature

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idiosyncratic reaction

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unexpected reaction to a drug that is unique to the patient

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intradermal injection

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injection into the middle layers of the skin

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intramuscular injection

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injection directly into muscle tissue

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intravenous injection

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injection directly into a vein

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magnetic resonance imaging

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imaging technique that uses a strong magnetic field * computer-generated radio waves to create detailed images of organs & tissues

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palliative

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substance that eases the pain or severity of the symptoms of a disease but does not cure it

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parenteral

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taken into the body by means other than the digestive tract

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percussion

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diagnostic procedure that determines the density of a body part by the sound produced w/finger taps

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perfusion

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flow of blood through an organ

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placebo

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inactive substance that is administered only for its suggestive effects

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positron emission tomography

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combination of tomography w/radionnuclide tracers to produce enhanced images of selected body organs

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prone position

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patient is lying on the abdomen face down

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proteinuria

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abnormal amount of protein in the urine

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rale

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abnormal crackle-like lung sound during inspiration

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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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coarse rattling sounds caused by secretions in the bronchial airways

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Sim’s position

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patient is lying on left side with right knee & thigh drawn up & left arm placed along the back

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SPECT Scan

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single photon emission computed tomography

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speculum

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instrument used to enlarge the opening of a body canal or cavity

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sphygmomanometer

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instrument used to measure blood pressure

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stethoscope

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instrument used to listen to sounds within the body

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stridor

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

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subcutaneous injection

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injection into the fatty layer just below the skin

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transdermal

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medication administered from a patch that is applied to unbroken skin

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transesophageal echocardiography

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ultrasonic imaging technique used to evaluate heart structures

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urinalysis

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examination of the physical and chemical properties of urine

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