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Module 14: Radiology And Pathology Flashcards

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USMLE® Step 1 flashcards
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Angiogram

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X-ray picture of blood vessels using injection of dye

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Barium swallow

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X-ray of the oesophagus

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Barium meal

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X-ray of the stomach and small intestine

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Barium enema

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X-ray of the lower parts of the bowel

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Intravenous pyelogram

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X-ray of renal pelvis using an intravenous dye

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Cholecystogram

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X-ray of the gallbladder

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CAT/CT

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Computerised axial tomography/ Computerised Tomography

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Computerised axial tomography

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Image of cross section of body

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MRI

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Magnetic resonance imaging

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Magnetic resonance imaging

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Detailed pictures of the body

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USS

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Ultrasound scan

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Ultrasound scan

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Using sound waves to show foetal development, breast disease etc

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Radiologist

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Specialist in radiography

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Radiograph

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X-ray picture

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Radiography

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Technique of making an x-ray

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Radiographer

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Technician who makes an X-ray (not medically trained)

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What is the purpose of a barium meal?

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Given as a drink to outline the upper parts of the digestive system

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What is the purpose of a barium enema?

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Given by means of an infusion via the anus into the rectum, to outline the bowel

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Angiocardiography

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Technique of making an X-ray of the blood vessels of the heart

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Arteriography

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Technique of making an X-ray of arteries

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Mammography

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Technique of making an X-ray of the breast

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Venography

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Technique of making an X-ray of veins

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FBC

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Full blood count

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Path

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Disease

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-ology

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Study of

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Pathology

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Study of disease

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Hb

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Haemoglobin–to test for anaemia

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RBC

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Red blood cells

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WBC

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White blood cells

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ESR

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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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LFTs

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Liver function tests

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PSA

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Prostate specific antigen

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TFTs

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Thyroid function tests

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U and E

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Urea and electrolytes

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Intravenous pyelography

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Technique of x-raying the urinary tract

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