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Elevated levels of urine creatinine are found in leukemia.

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Cystography is a test of the lower urinary tract that provides
information concerning the anatomy and integrity of the bladder
and ureters.

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Cystometry diagnoses prostatic obstruction and urinary

incontinence.

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IV injection of an iodine contrast is not required in Intravenous
Pyelography.

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A series of x-rays are taken at specific intervals over a 30 minute period during Intravenous Pyelography.

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Urine Osmolality reflects the kidney’s ability to dilute urine and is directly related to the hydration of the patient/ client.

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During Pelvic Floor Sphincter Electromyography, the patient will experience having surface or needle electrodes positioned on the perianal skin or an anal plug electrode

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Proteine electrophoressis, which measures the amount of proteines in the urine, requires the first morning void to be included in the 24 hour urine collection.

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In Renal Angiography, a contrast dye is injected through a catheter into the renal vein or artery so that the circulation system and tissue of the kidneys can be visualized by x-ray.

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For a Renal Angiogram, after local anesthetic is injected under
the skin, a catheter is introduced into the carotid artery and
threaded through to the renal artery

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11
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Kidney and urinary tract infections can be screened using

Urinalysis.

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Nystagmus is the involuntary movement of the eye (in a back
and forth direction). The degree of nystagmus can be measured
using Electronystagmography

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Electroretinography can diagnose the etiology of hearing loss.

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Exophthalmometry can evaluate hypothyroidism.

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Fluorescein Angiography detects abnormalities in the function of
the retina of the eye.

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A Snellen Chart (standardized vision chart) is used in visual
acuity testing

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Albumin testing indicates that the presence of albumin in the
urine is an indicator of renal disease.

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During Bladder Ultrasonography the patient will be placed prone,
exposing the lower back.

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Bladder Ultrasonography can assess for residual urine, after

voiding, for the presence of urinary obstruction.

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Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) reflects the protein intake, the liver’s
ability to metabolize, and the renal excretory ability.

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Renal Computed Tomography is unable to evaluate benign or

malignant diseases of the bladder.

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Tissue samples for kidney biopsy can only be obtained through
open renal biopsy. There is no other way.

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During a Kidney Biopsy the client / patient is instructed to

breathe in and hold his / her breath to prevent the kidney from moving.

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During Kidney Scan, the liver is visualized using the kidney and
spleen as comparative structures.

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Kidney Stones, for Kidney Stone Analysis, are obtained by

straining the urine.

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During Nephrotomography, the patient lies on his back (supine)
on the x-ray table with his / her arms above his / her head (to
allow for an unobstructed view of the abdomen).

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Toxicology screening is used to evaluate feces for the presence of
drugs.

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A twenty-four-hour urine can test for up to 70 different items.

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29
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A single sample urine specimen is often more accurate than a

twenty-four-hour urine sample

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30
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Retrograde Urethrography may help identify congenital

abnormalities of the bladder and the urethra.

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Excess Uric Acid (uric acid being an end product of protein
breakdown and is excreted by the kidneys as a waste product)
may be caused by kidney failure

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32
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Otoscopy allows visualization of the external canal of the ear and
the inner ear.

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33
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The Schirmer Tearing Eye test measures the amount of tears

produced by the lacrimal glands in a specified length of time.

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34
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Spondee Speech Reception Threshold measures the amount of

speech loss a patient is experiencing.

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Tangent screen is the measurement of the outer half of the visual
field.

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36
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Tonometry is a screening test that measures intraocular pressure.

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37
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There is no risk of spontaneous abortions with chorionic villus
sampling.

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38
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Often Conization of the Cervix is done prior to colposcopy

biopsies

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39
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Often Conization of the Cervix is done prior to colposcopy

biopsies

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40
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Cordocentesis involves obtaining a sample of blood from the

umbilical cord after the baby is delivered.

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41
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Culdoscopy allows direct visualization of the uterus and fallopian
tubes, broad ligaments, uterosacral ligaments, rectal wall, and
sigmoid colon

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42
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Human Papilloma Virus in Situ tests for the presence of plantar
warts.

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43
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Hysterosalpingography includes the use of a radiopaque iodinebased
dye that is injected through the cervix and flows through
the uterus, fallopian tubes, and then the abdominal cavity so that
patency of the fallopian tubes can be determined

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Hysteroscopy is the removal of the uterus

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45
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Hysterosalpingography should be done during menstruation (a

women’s period).

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46
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Mammography uses low-dose x-ray technique to examine breast

tissue.

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47
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Positioning of the placenta cannot be determined using Obstetric
Sonogram.

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48
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Fluids are discouraged prior to a transabdominal obstetric

ultrasound since the patient is to have an empty bladder

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49
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The Pap Smear is another name for the medical test called

Papanicolaou Smear.

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50
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The Papanicolaou Smear is a screening tool for premalignant and
malignant cervical changes

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51
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A pelvic sonogram is only done transabdominally-never transvaginally or transrectally

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52
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Semen analysis is usually part of an infertility workup

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53
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VDRL tests for gonorrhea and Chlamydia.

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54
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Scrotal Scan can be used to diagnose hydrocephalus.

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55
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A Stereotactic Breast Biopsy is 99% as accurate as an open

surgical biopsy of breast lumps.

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56
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Amniocentesis is the removal of fluid from the amniotic sac, by
needle aspiration, in order to test for a variety of items in relation
to a fetus.

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57
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A breast biopsy examines tissue or fluid that is removed from a
lung lesion to diagnose or rule out malignancy.

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58
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A breast sonogram is a very painful procedure that can record
both palpable and non-palpable masses

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59
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Cervical Culture is used to identify the etiology of symptoms
suggesting an STD.

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60
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Chorionic Villus Sampling is done for postnatal diagnosis of

chromosomal and genetic disorders.

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61
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An Endometrial biopsy can evaluate and monitor diseases of the
liver.

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62
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A Fetal Nonstress test is used to measure the fetal respiratory
rate in response to loud noises

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63
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During Fetoscopy, an endoscope is inserted through the
abdominal wall into the uterine cavity in order to have direct
visualization of the fetus

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Herpes Virus testing is done to determine if the patient / client is
HIV positive.

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65
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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin testing confirms pregnancysometimes
within 8 to 10 days after conception.

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66
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Body powders and deodorants pose no problem during the

mammography

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67
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The viability of sperm is tested by Testosterone testing.

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68
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Increased levels of Testosterone in females may indicate Ovarian
tumours

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69
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Having intercourse prior to the Motile Sperm test has no effect on
the number of sperm for analysis

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70
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Transabdominal echography examination of the pregnant uterus,
used during Obstetric Sonogram, is helpful in determining the
progress of the pregnancy

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Pelvimetry is used to calculate cephalopelvic (baby’s head to
maternal pelvis) proportions to predict obstetrical outcomes

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72
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Postcoital test can evaluate infertility.

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73
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Prostate Specific Antigen is a blood test done to aid in the
diagnosis of prostate cancer- in conjunction with digital rectal
examination.

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74
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Elevated levels of Prostate Specific Antigen are found in benign
prostate hypertrophy, testicular cancer, and prostatitis

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75
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A prostate biopsy is done for a definitive diagnosis of prostate cancer if there is an abnormal PSA test.

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