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Unit 3 Flashcards

1
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albumin/o

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albumin (protein made by liver)

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anti-

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against, opposite

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auscult/a-, auscult/o-

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to listen

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bacter/i/o-

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bacteria

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calc/i-

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calcium

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cardi/o-

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heart

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contra-

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against

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creatin/o-

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creatinine

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-crit

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to separate

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derm/o-, dermat/o-

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skin (dermis)

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esophag/o-

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esophagus

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fluor/o-

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glowing

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glycos/o-

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glucose

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hemat/o-

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blood

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ket/o-, keton/o-

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ketones

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lapar/o-

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abdomin/abdominal wall

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-meter

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tool used to measure

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muscul/o-

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muscle tissue

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ophthalm/o-

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eyes

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ot/o-

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ears

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phleb/o-, ven/o-

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veins

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protein/o-

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proteins

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radi/o-

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radiation, x-rays

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son/o-, ech/o-

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sound waves

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sphygm-

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pulse

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steth/o-

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chest

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therm/o-

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heat

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tom/o-

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slice, cut

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ultra-

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excessive, beyond

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30
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-uria

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condition of the urine, presence in urine

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31
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acetominophen

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drug that reduces pain and fever (but not inflammation)

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acidosis

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low blood pH (acid buildup in blood)

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acupressure

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alternative medical practice involving massaging certain pressure points to relieve pain

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acupuncture

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alternative Chinese medical practice involving poking thin needles into specific pressure points to relieve pain

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adverse drug reaction

A

unanticipated/harmful interaction between 2+ drugs in the body

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albuminuria

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presence of albumin in the urine

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37
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allopathic medicine

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modern/”Western” medicine

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alternative medicine

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any medical practice outside of the standard modern treatment

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analgesic

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drugs to relieve pain

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40
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antipyretic

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drugs to reduce fever

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41
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arthrocentesis

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surgical puncture of a joint to remove fluid

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arterial blood gas (ABG)

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measurement of oxygen/carbon dioxide levels in the blood

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arterial stick

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method of drawing blood involving sticking an artery with a syringe

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44
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auscultation

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examination technique involving listening to sounds inside the body

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bacteriuria

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presence of bacteria in the urine

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46
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barium (Ba)

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element; barium sulfate is a contrast medium used to x-ray the GI tract

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47
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basic metabolic panel (BMP)

A

a group of 8 common blood tests

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beats per minute

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measurement used to determine heart rate

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49
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biofeedback

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patient-guided treatment involving relieving pain and controlling bodily functions through meditation and visualization

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50
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biopsy

A

removal of live tissue from the body for examination

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51
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blood pressure

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force of blood against arterial walls

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52
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blood urea nitrogen

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measuring presence of urea nitrogen in blood (kidney function)

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53
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bruit

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abnormal sound from pulse/heartbeat

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54
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calciuria

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presence of calcium in the urine

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55
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complementary medicine

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alternative medicine used in addition to allopathic medicine

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56
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complete blood count (CBC)

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blood test measuring levels of each type of blood cell

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57
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compliance/adherence

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the degree to which a patient follows a directed treatment

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computed tomography (CT)

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scan involving rotating x-rays around the body to produce cross-sectional images

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contraindication

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patient condition that makes a standard treatment dangerous

60
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craniosacral therapy

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alternative medicine involving massaging the skull to relieve pain

61
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creatinuria

A

presence of excess creatinine in urine

62
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C-reactive protein test (CRP)

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test measuring CRP in the blood (inflammation)

63
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crossmatch test

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test performed before blood transfusions

64
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dorsal recumbent position

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examination position where patient lies on their back with knees bent

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drug interaction

A

negative reaction between two or more drugs in the body

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drug tolerance

A

development of resistance to a drug

67
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durable medical equipment (DME)

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non-drug medical equipment prescribed by doctors (ex: wheelchair, home oxygen, etc)

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echocardiography

A

ultrasound of the heart

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endoscope

A

tube-shaped tool with light and camera on the end to examine internal cavities

70
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erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

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test measuring how long it takes erythrocytes in a blood sample to settle to the bottom (inflammation)

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fluoroscopy

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x-ray procedure capable of capturing live movement

72
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genome testing

A

testing of a patients’ DNA, chromosomes, and/or proteins

73
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glycosuria

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presence of glucose in the urine

74
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guided imagery

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guided visualization to help a patient ease pain or stress

75
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heart murmur

A

abnormal sound from the heart

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heart rate

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how many times the heart beats per minute

77
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hematocrit

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test measuring the concentration of erythrocytes in the blood

78
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hematuria

A

presence of blood in the urine

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hyperthermia

A

extremely high body temperature

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hypothermia

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extremely low body temperature

81
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hypnosis

A

alternative therapy involving putting a patient into a state of increased suggestibility

82
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idiosyncratic reaction

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unexpected reaction to a drug or treatment

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interventional radiography

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use of x-rays to visualize procedures and placement of objects within the body

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intradermal injection

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injection of medication into the middle of the skin

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intramuscular injection

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injection of medication into the muscle tissue

86
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intravenous injection

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injection of medication into a vein

87
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ketonuria

A

presence of ketones in the urine

88
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laparoscopy

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surgical visual examination of abdominal cavity using endoscope

89
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lipid panel

A

group of blood tests measuring lipids in the blood

90
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lithotomy position

A

examination position where the patient lies on their back with their knees and feet supported by stirrups

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magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)

A

MRI of the blood vessels

92
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magnetic resonance imagery (MRI)

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imaging procedure using radio waves and a magnetic field to visualize internal structures

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myofascial release

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alternative therapy involving massaging the soft tissue to relieve pain

94
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neuromuscular therapy

A

soft tissue massage focused on certain pressure points to relieve pain

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non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

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drugs used to reduce inflammation, pain, and fever

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ophthalmoscope

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tool used to examine the retina

97
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opioids

A

class of painkiller drugs derived from the opium poppy flower

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osteopathic manipulative therapy

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complimentary medicine involving mechanical manipulation of the spine

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otoscope

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tool used to examine the ear canals

100
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palliative

A

something that eases pain and/or symptoms

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panoramic radiograph

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panoramic x-ray image (usually dental)

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paradoxical reaction

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when a patient’s response to a drug is the opposite of the expected reaction

103
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parenteral

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administered non-orally

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percussion

A

examination technique involving tapping on bodily structures to determine density

105
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perfusion

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flow of blood through an organ

106
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pericardiocentesis

A

surgical puncture of the pericardial sac for the removal of fluid

107
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phlebotomy

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surgical puncture of a vein to remove blood

108
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platelet count

A

concentration of platelets (clotting) in the blood

109
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positron emission tomography (PET)

A

imaging technique that uses radioactive contrast materials to highlight bodily structures being used

110
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panel, profile

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group of related tests

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prone position

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examination position where patient lies face-down

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proteinuria

A

presence of excess proteins in the urine

113
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prothrombin time

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test determining how fast a blood sample clots

114
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pulse

A

heart rate (bpm)

115
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pyuria

A

presence of pus in the urine

116
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Qi Gong

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alternative Chinese method of meditation/breathing/movement

117
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radiographic positioning

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different positions patient may be in when x-ray is taken

118
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radiographic projection

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different ways x-rays may pass through the body

119
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radiolucent

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substance that x-rays can travel through (appears black on film)

120
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radiopaque

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substance x-rays cannot travel through (appears white or grey on film)

121
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radiopharmeceutical

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drugs containing radioactive isotopes

122
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rale

A

crackling heard in the lungs while breathing

123
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recumbent

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any position where a patient is laying down

124
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red blood count

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measurement of concentration of red blood cells in a sample

125
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respiratory rate

A

how many times a patient takes a breath in a minute

126
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rhonchus

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rattling/crackling in the airway due to secretions (like snoring)

127
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Sims’ position

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examination position where patient lies on their left side, right knee raised towards their chest, right arm in front, and left arm behind them

128
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single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)

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imaging technique using radioactive drugs and a scanner to highlight internal structures

129
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sonogram

A

ultrasound image

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speculum

A

tool used to enlarge the opening of a canal or cavity

131
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sphygmomanometer

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tool used to measure blood pressure

132
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stethoscope

A

tool used to listen inside the chest

133
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stool analysis

A

examination of stool sample

134
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stridor

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high-pitched whistling sound due to blockage in the throat

135
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subcutaneous injection

A

injection of medication into the fatty layer below the skin

136
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supine position

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examination position where a patient lies face-up

137
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synergism

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drug interaction where each drug exacerbates the effects of the other

138
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temperature, pulse, respiration (TPR)

A

3 basic patient vitals found on every chart

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thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) assay

A

test measuring levels of TSH in the blood

140
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transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

A

method of treating pain involving stimulating nerves with electrical impulses transmitted through wires/stickers

141
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transdermal

A

method of administering medication so that it is absorbed through the skin

142
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transesophageal echocardiogram

A

ultrasound of the heart taken from inside the esophagus

143
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ultrasonography

A

ultrasound procedure

144
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urinalysis

A

examination of urine sample

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white blood count

A

measurement of concentration of leukocytes in blood sample

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