Chapter 15 Flashcards
(75 cards)
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albumin/o
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albumin, protein
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calc/i
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calcium, lime, the heel
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-centesis
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a surgical puncture to remove fluid
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creatin/o
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creatine
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glycos/o
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glucose, sugar
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-graphy
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the process of producing a picture or record
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hemat/o
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blood, relating to the blood
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lapar/o
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abdomen, abdominal wall
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-otomy
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cutting, surgical incision
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phleb/o
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vein
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radi/o
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radiation, x-rays
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-scope
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instrument for visual examination
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-scopy
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visual examiniation
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son/o
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sound
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-uria
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urine, urination
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acetaminophen
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an analgesic that reduces pain and fever, but does not relieve inflammation
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acupuncture
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a traditional Chinese medical practice using thin needles inserted into specific points in the bidy
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albuminuria
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the presence of the protein albumin in the urine; a sign of impaired kidney function
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analgesic
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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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athrocentesis
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the surgical puncture of a joint space to remove synovial fluid for analysis
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ausculation
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listening through a stethoscope for sounds within the body
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bacteriuria
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the presence of bacteria in the urine
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bruit
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an abnormal sound heard during ausculation of an artery
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calciuria
the abnormal presence of calcium in the urine
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compliance
the patient's consistency and accuracy in following the regimen prescribed by a physician or other healthcare professional
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computed tomography
a thin fan shaped xray beam that rotates around a patient to produce multiple cross sectional views of the body
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contraindication
a factor in the patient's condition that makes the use of a medication or specific treatment dangerous or ill advised
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creatinuria
an increased concentration of creatinine in the urine
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echocardiography
an ultrasonic diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the structures and motion of the heart
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endoscope
a small flexible tube with a light and a lens on the end
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fluoroscopy
an imaging technique used to visualize body parts in motion by projecting xray images on a luminous fluorescent screen
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glycosuria
the presence of glucose in the urine
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hematocrit
the percentage, by volume, of a blood sample occupied by red blood cells
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hematuria
the presence of blood in the urine
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hyperthermia
an extremely high fever
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hypothermia
an abnormally low body temperature
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idiosyncratic reaction
an unexpected reaction to a drug that is peculiar to an individual
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interventional radiology
the use of radiographic imaging to guide a procedure such as a biopsy
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intradermal injection
the administration of medication by injection into the middle layers of the skin
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intramuscular injection
the administration of medication y injection directly into the muscle tissue
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intravenous injection
the administration of medication by injection directly into a vein
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ketonuria
the presence of ketones in the urine
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laparascopy
the visual examination of the interior of the abdomen with the use of a laparascope
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lithotomy position
an examination position in which the patient is lying on the back with the feet and legs raised and supported in stirrups
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magnetic resonance imaging
an imaging technique that uses a combination of radio waves and a strong magnetic field to create signals that are sent to a computer and converted into images of any plane through the body; also known as an MRI
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ophthalmoscope
an instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
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otoscope
an instrument used to visually examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane
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palliative
a 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
a diagnostic procedure to determine the density of a body area that uses the sound produced by tapping the surface with the fingers
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perfusion
the flow of blood through an organ
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pericardiocentesis
a surgical puncture to draw fluid from the pericardial sac for the purpose of removing fluid
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phlebotomy
the puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood; alsoknown as venipuncture
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placebo
an inactive substance that is given only for its suggestive effects
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positron emmision tomography
an imaging technique that combines tomography with readionuclide tracers to produce enhanced images of selected body organs or areas
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prone position
an examination position i which the patient is lying on the abdomen face down
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proteinuria
the presence of an abnormal amount of protein in the urine
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pyuria
the presence of pus in the urine
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radiolucent
a substance that allows xrays to pass through and appears black or dark grey on the resulting film
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radiopaque
a substance that does not allow xrays to pass through and appears white or light grey on the resulting film
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rales
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; can be on back, front, or side
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rhonci
coarse rattling breath sounds that are somewhat like snoring
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Sims' position
an examination position in which the patient is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up and the left arm placed alone the back
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single photon emission computed tomography
a type of nuclear imaging test that produces 3D computer reconstructed images showinf perfusion through tissues and organs
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speculum
an instrument used to enlarge the opening any canal or cavity to facilitate inspection of its interior
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sphygmomanometer
an instrument used to measure blood pressure
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stethoscope
an instrument used to listen to sounds within the body
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stridor
an abnormal, high pitched, musical breathing sound caused by a blockage in the throat or in the larynx (voice box)
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subcutaneous injection
the administration of medicine by injection 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
an ultrasonic imaging technique that is performed from inside the esophagus to evaluate heart structures
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ultrasonography
the imaging of deep body structures by recording the echoes of sound wave pulses that are above the range of human hearing; also known as ultrasound and diagnostic ultrasound
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urinalysis
the examination of the physical and chemical properties of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements
