Medical Tests Flashcards

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1
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ABGs

A

arterial blood gases

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2
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aPTT or APTT

A

activated partial thromboplastin time

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3
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BMR

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basal metabolic rate

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4
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CAT

A

computerized axial tomography

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5
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CT scan

A

computed tomography

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CBC

A

complete blood count

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7
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C&S

A

culture and sensitivity

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8
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ECG

A

electrocardiogram

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9
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ECT

A

electroconvulsive therapy

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10
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EEG

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electroencephalogram

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ELISA

A

enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

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12
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ESR

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erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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13
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INR

A

international normalization ratio

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14
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LP

A

lumbar puncture

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15
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MRI

A

magnetic resonance imaging

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NMR

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nuclear magnetic resonance imaging

17
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PaO2

A

partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood

18
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PCO2

A

partial pressure of carbon dioxide

19
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PKU

A

phenylketonuria

20
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PT

A

prothrombin time

21
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PTT

A

partial thromboplastin time

22
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TBC

A

thrombocyte (platelet) count