Chapter 15 Flashcards

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acetaminophen

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analgesic that reduces pain and fever but does not relieve inflammation (tylenol)

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acupuncture

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traditional Chinese medical practice using very thin acupuncture needles inserted into specific points of the body to restore the flow of qi

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adherence

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patient’s consistency and accuracy in following the regime prescribed by a physician or other health care professional

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albuminuria

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presence of the protein albumin in urine

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analgesic

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refers to the class of drugs that relieves pain without affecting consciousness

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antipyretic

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medication administered to prevent or reduce fever

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arthrocentesis

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surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid for analysis to determine the cause of pain or swelling in a joint

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auscultation

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listening for sounds within the body, usually performed with a stethoscope

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Bacteriuria

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presence of bacteria in the urine

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bruit

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abnormal sound or murmur heard during auscultation of an artery. usually due to partially blocked narrowed or diseased artery

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calciuria

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presence of calcium in urine

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computed tomography

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CAT scan, scan uses a thin fan shaped xray beam that rotates around the patient to produce multiple cross-sectional views of the body

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contraindication

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a factor in the patients condition that makes the use of a medication or specific treatment dangerous or ill advised

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creatinuria

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increased concentration of creatinine in urine

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echocardiography

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ultrasonic diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the structures and motion of the heart

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endoscope

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visual examination of the interior of a body cavity

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fluoroscopy

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visualization of body parts in motion by projecting xray images on a luminous fluorescent screen

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glycosuria

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presence of glucose in the urine

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hematocrit

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percentage by volume of a blood sample occupied by red cells

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hematuria

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presence of blood in the urine

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hyperthermia

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extremely high body temperature

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hypothermia

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abnormally low body temperature

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idiosyncratic reaction

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unexpected reaction to a drug that is peculiar to the individual

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interventional radiology

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use of radiographic imaging to guide a procedure such as a biopsy

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intradermal injection
made into the middle layers of the skin
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intramuscular injection
made directly into muscle tissue
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intravenous injection
made directly into a vein
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ketonuria
presence of ketones in the urine
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laparascopy
visual examination of the interior of the abdomen with the use of laparascope that is passed through a small incision in the abdominal wall
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lithotomy position
patient is lying on the back, face up, feet and legs raised and supported in stirrups
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magnetic resonance imaging
combination of radio waves and a strong magnetic field to create signals that are sent to a computer and converted into images
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opthalmascope
instrument used to examine interior of the eye
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otoscope
instrument used to visually examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane
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palliative
substance that eases the pain or severity of the symptoms of a disease but does not cure it
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parenteral
taken into the body or administered in a manner other than through the digestive tract
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percussion
diagnostic procedure designed to determine density of a body part by the sound produced by tapping the surface with the fingers
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perfusion
flow of blood through an organ
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pericardiocentesis
puncture of the pericardial sac for the purpose of removing fluid
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phlebotomy
puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood
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placebo
an inactive substance such as a sugar pill or liquid that is administered only for its suggestive effects
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positron emission tomography
PET scan, combines computed tomography with radionuclide tracers usually inserted into a vein to produce enhanced images of selected body organs or areas
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prone position
patient is lying on abdomen, face down
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poteinuria
presence of protein in the urine
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pyuria
presence of pus in urine
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radiolucent
allows xrays to pass through, appears black or dark gray on resulting film
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radiopaque
substance does NOT allow xrays to pass through, appears white or light gray on the resulting film
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Rales
"crackles" abnormal crackle-like lung sounds heard through a stethoscope during inspiration
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recumbent
any position in which the patient is lying down
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Rhonchi
coarse rattling sounds somewhat like snoring, usually caused by secretions in bronchial airways
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Sim's position
patient lying on left side with R knee and thigh drawn up and L arm placed along the back
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single photon emission computed tomography
type of nuclear imaging test that produces 3D computer reconstructed images showing perfusion through tissues and organs
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speculum
instrument used to enlarge the opening of any canal or cavity, especially the vagina
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sphygmomanometer
device used to measure blood pressure
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stethoscope
instrument used to listen to sounds within the body
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Stridor
abnormal high pitched musical breathing sound caused by blockage in throat or larynx
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subcutaneous injection
made into the fatty layer just below the skin
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transdermal
medication administered from a patch that is applied to unbroken skin
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transesophageal echocardiography
ultrasonic imaging technique used to evaluate heart structures
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ultrasonography
ultrasound, imaging of deep body structures by recording the echoes of sound wave pulses that are above the range of human hearing
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urinalysis
examination of physical and chemical properties of urine
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albumin/o
albumin, protein
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calc/i
calcium, lime, the heel
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-centesis
surgical puncture to remove fluid
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creatin/o
creatinine
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fluor/o
glowing
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glycos/o
glucose, sugar
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lapar/o
abdomen, abdominal wall
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lingu/o
tongue
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-otomy
cutting, surgical incision
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pyret/o
fever
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radi/o
radiation, x-rays
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-scope
instrument for visual examination
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-scopy
visual examination
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son/o
sound
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ultra-
beyond