chapter 15 Flashcards
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recumbent
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Any position in which the patient is lying down.
2
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acupuncture
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A traditional Chinese medical practice using thin needles inserted into specific points of the body.
3
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single photon emission computed tomography
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type of nuclear imaging test that produces 3D computer-reconstructed images showing perfusion through tissues and organs
4
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computed tomography
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uses a thin, fan-shaped x-ray bean that rotates around the patient to produce multiple cross-sectional views of the body
5
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presence of bacteria in the urine
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bacteriuria
6
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arthrocentesis
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surgical puncture of the joint space to removal fluid
7
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bruit
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abnormal sound or murmur in an artery
8
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idiosyncratic reaction
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an unexpected reaction to a drug that is peculiar to the individual
9
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An imaging technique used to visualize body parts in motion by projecting x-ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen.
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fluoroscopy
10
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interventional radiology
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use of radiographic imaging to guide a procedure
11
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puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood
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phlebotomy
12
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abnormal sound or murmur in an artery
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bruit
13
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transesophageal echocardiography
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ultrasonic imaging technique used to evaluate heart structures
14
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injection made into the fatty layer just below the skin
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subcutaneous injection
15
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intravenous injection
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injection made directly into a vein
16
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describes the percentage, by volume, of a blood sample occupied by red cells
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hematocrit
17
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uses a combo of radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce images
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magnetic resonance imaging
18
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palliative
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substance that eases the pain or severity of the symptoms of a disease but does not cure it
19
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hematuria
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presence of blood in the urine
20
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otoscope
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instrument used for visual examination of the ear
21
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instrument used to enlarge the opening of any canal or cavity
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speculum
22
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laparoscopy
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visual examination of the interior of the abdomen
23
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antipyretic
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medication administered to prevent or reduce fever
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rales
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abnormal crackle-like lung sounds
25
type of nuclear imaging test that produces 3D computer-reconstructed images showing perfusion through tissues and organs
single photon emission computed tomography
26
coarse rattling sounds that are somewhat like snoring
rhonchi
27
A traditional Chinese medical practice using thin needles inserted into specific points of the body.
acupuncture
28
taken into the body or administered in a manner other than through the digestive tract
parenteral
29
urinalysis
examination of the physical and chemical properties of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements
30
intradermal injection
injection made into the middle layers of the skin
31
creatinuria
increased concentration of creatinine in the urine
32
refers to the class of drugs that relieves pain without affecting consciousness
analgesic
33
stethoscope
instrument used for examination of the chest
34
injection made directly into the muscle tissue
intramuscular injection
35
sim's position
patient is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up with the left arm placed along the back
36
presence of blood in the urine
hematuria
37
bacteriuria
presence of bacteria in the urine
38
increased concentration of creatinine in the urine
creatinuria
39
The flow of blood through an organ
perfusion
40
ultrasonography
imaging of deep body structures by recording the echoes of sound wave pulses that are above the range of human hearing
41
presence of ketones in the urine
ketonuria
42
proteinuria
presence of abnormal amount of protein in the urine
43
perfusion
The flow of blood through an organ
44
injection made into the middle layers of the skin
intradermal injection
45
contraindication
a factor in the patient's condition that makes the use of a medication or specific treatment dangerous or ill advised
46
abnormal, high-pitched musical breathing sound caused by a blockage in the throat or larynx
stridor
47
rhonchi
coarse rattling sounds that are somewhat like snoring
48
presence of glucose in the urine
glycosuria
49
analgesic
refers to the class of drugs that relieves pain without affecting consciousness
50
patient is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up with the left arm placed along the back
sim's position
51
listening for sounds within the body
auscultation
52
speculum
instrument used to enlarge the opening of any canal or cavity
53
examination of the physical and chemical properties of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements
urinalysis
54
fluoroscopy
An imaging technique used to visualize body parts in motion by projecting x-ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen.
55
compliance
the patient's consistency and accuracy in following the regimen prescribed by a physician or other health care professional
56
abnormally low body temp
hypothermia
57
surgical puncture of the joint space to removal fluid
arthrocentesis
58
extremely high fever
hyperthermia
59
instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
opthalmoscope
60
medication administered to prevent or reduce fever
antipyretic
61
puncture of the pericardial sac for the purpose of removing fluid
pericardiocentesis
62
ultrasonic imaging technique used to evaluate heart structures
transesophageal echocardiography
63
an unexpected reaction to a drug that is peculiar to the individual
idiosyncratic reaction
64
positron emission tomography
combines tomography with radionuclide tracers to produce enhanced images of selected body organs or areas
65
Any position in which the patient is lying down.
recumbent
66
substance that eases the pain or severity of the symptoms of a disease but does not cure it
palliative
67
radiolucent
substance that allows x-rays to pass through and appears black or dark gray on the resulting film
68
presence of albumin in the urine
albuminuria
69
placebo
an inactive substance that is administered only for its suggestive effects
70
pericardiocentesis
puncture of the pericardial sac for the purpose of removing fluid
71
lithotomy position
patient is lying on the back , face up, with the feet and legs raised and supported in stirrups
72
stridor
abnormal, high-pitched musical breathing sound caused by a blockage in the throat or larynx
73
small, flexible tube with a light and lens on the end
endoscope
74
visual examination of the interior of the abdomen
laparoscopy
75
imaging of deep body structures by recording the echoes of sound wave pulses that are above the range of human hearing
ultrasonography
76
presence of abnormal amount of protein in the urine
proteinuria
77
radiopaque
substance that allows x-rays to pass through and appears white or light gray on the resulting film
78
a factor in the patient's condition that makes the use of a medication or specific treatment dangerous or ill advised
contraindication
79
albuminuria
presence of albumin in the urine
80
ketonuria
presence of ketones in the urine
81
medication administered from a patch that is applied to unbroken skin
transdermal
82
the patient's consistency and accuracy in following the regimen prescribed by a physician or other health care professional
compliance
83
opthalmoscope
instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
84
endoscope
small, flexible tube with a light and lens on the end
85
sphygmonanometer
measures force of blood
86
combines tomography with radionuclide tracers to produce enhanced images of selected body organs or areas
positron emission tomography
87
acetaminophen
analgesic that reduces pain and fever but does not relieve inflammation
88
auscultation
listening for sounds within the body
89
transdermal
medication administered from a patch that is applied to unbroken skin
90
glycosuria
presence of glucose in the urine
91
phlebotomy
puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood
92
patient is lying on the abdomen face down
prone position
93
injection made directly into a vein
intravenous injection
94
substance that allows x-rays to pass through and appears black or dark gray on the resulting film
radiolucent
95
substance that allows x-rays to pass through and appears white or light gray on the resulting film
radiopaque
96
use of radiographic imaging to guide a procedure
interventional radiology
97
subcutaneous injection
injection made into the fatty layer just below the skin
98
abnormal crackle-like lung sounds
rales
99
instrument used for examination of the chest
stethoscope
100
ultrasonic diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the structures and motion of the heart
echocardiography
101
magnetic resonance imaging
uses a combo of radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce images
102
hematocrit
describes the percentage, by volume, of a blood sample occupied by red cells
103
echocardiography
ultrasonic diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the structures and motion of the heart
104
prone position
patient is lying on the abdomen face down
105
instrument used for visual examination of the ear
otoscope
106
percussion
diagnostic procedure designed to determine the density of a body part by the sound produced by tapping the surface with the fingers
107
presence of pus in the urine
pyuria
108
pyuria
presence of pus in the urine
109
calciuria
presence of calcium in the urine
110
uses a thin, fan-shaped x-ray bean that rotates around the patient to produce multiple cross-sectional views of the body
computed tomography
111
patient is lying on the back , face up, with the feet and legs raised and supported in stirrups
lithotomy position
112
presence of calcium in the urine
calciuria
113
an inactive substance that is administered only for its suggestive effects
placebo
114
diagnostic procedure designed to determine the density of a body part by the sound produced by tapping the surface with the fingers
percussion
115
measures force of blood
sphygmonanometer
116
hyperthermia
extremely high fever
117
hypothermia
abnormally low body temp
118
parenteral
taken into the body or administered in a manner other than through the digestive tract
119
analgesic that reduces pain and fever but does not relieve inflammation
acetaminophen
120
intramuscular injection
injection made directly into the muscle tissue
