Week 10 Flashcards

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What does CT stand for?

A

Computed Tomography

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What does MRI stand for?

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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What does U/S stand for?

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Ultrasonography

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What is a CT?

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X-ray that provides three dimensional images of cross sections of body parts

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What is an MRI?

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Diagnostic tool that uses a magnetic field to produce images of body structures and organisms

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What is a U/S?

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A procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves directed at an organ or object to produce a visual image

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What is a Hematologist?

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Physician specializing in diagnosis, treatment, prevention or investigation of disorders of the blood and lymphatic system

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What is a Pathologist?

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A physician who examines tissue samples and interprets results, also performs autopsies

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What is a Radiologist?

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A physician who specializes in interpreting images of the body

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10
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What does CBC mean?

A

Complete Blood Count

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What are some types of tests done in Hematology?

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RBC, Hematocrit, Hemoglobin, WBC, platelet count

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What is a Partial Thromboplastin Time (PPT/APPT/aPTT)

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Tests used to evaluate a component of the coagulation system

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What does INR mean?

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International Normalized Ration, used to report the results of blood coagulation tests

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What are the 4 main types of blood?

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A, B, AB & O

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What is the rhesus or Rh factor?

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An antigen on the surface of the red blood cell, if you have it you are positive

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What kind of tests would be done in Biochemistry?

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Blood sugar levels, electrolytes, BUN - blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, cholesterol and triglyceride levels

17
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What kind of test is (FBS)

A

Fasting blood sugar

18
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What is a Sputum Tests?

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Used to diagnose cause of chest infections such as bronchitis or pneumonia

19
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What test is (FIT)

A

Fecal Immunochemical Test

20
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What is a Spirometry?

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A test used for lung function screening, it measures the air capacity and the function of the lungs