SLPs in adult setting & medical terms Flashcards
1
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Tests for cardiovascular problems
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EKG Echocardiogram Pulse-ox CABG (coronary artery bypass grafting) Carotid endarterectomy
2
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Tests for neurological problems
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MRI CT scan PET scan Shunt placement Craniotomy
3
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Tests for gastrointestinal problems
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EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
Esophagram
Colonoscopy
UGI (upper gastro-intestinal)
4
Q
Tests for genitourinary problems
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Dialysis
Urinalysis
5
Q
Tests for musculoskeletal problems
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EMG
X-rays
6
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Tests for respiratory problems
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Bronchoscopy Chest x ray Lung biopsy Sputum culture TB test
7
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Tests for endocrine problems
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Blood work
8
Q
Name some contractible diseases
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C-diff HIV MRSA TB Cold/Flu Hepatitis (A, B, C) Herpes
9
Q
SLPs & continuum of care
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ICU CCU (Critical Care Unit) Acute Care Acute Rehab Unit Subacute Rehab Unit SNF Assisted Living/Intermediate Care Facility Home Health Outpatient
10
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esophagram vs. EGD
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esophagram looks at esophagus
EGD is a scope into esophagus and is done by a GI doc