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Ch 20,21
The Language of Medicine Chabner 8th ed
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| obstructing the passage of x-rays | radiopaque |
| permitting the passage of x-rays | radiolucent |
| aids physicians in performing ultrasound procedures | sonographer |
| radioactive element that gives off energy in the form of radiation | radionuclide |
| radioactive drug administered for diagnostic purposes | radiopharmaceutical |
| transformation of stable substances into changed particles | ionization |
| a physician who specializes in diagnostic radiology | radiologist |
| study of uses of radioactive substances in the diagnosis of disease | nuclear medicine |
| in vitro | something measured and observed in an external environment i.e. test tube |
| in vivo | something measured and observed within a living environment |
| radiopharmaceutical | radioactive substances injected and studied |
| bone scan | an injection is administered intravenously and visualized in the bone |
| MRI | Magnetic resonance imaging |
| IVP | Intravenous Pyelogram |
| CXR | Chest X-Ray |
| U/S | Ultrasound |
| PA | Posteranterior |
| PET | Positron emission tomography |
| PACS | picture archiving and communication systems |
| DICOM | Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine |
| AP | Anteroposterior |
| KUB | Kidneys, Ureter, Bladder |
| LAT | lateral |
| 131I | radioactive substance/material |
| drug that widens blood vessels | vasodilator |
| drug that reduces blood pressure | antihypertensive |
| drug that strengthens the force and efficiency of the heartbeat | digoxin |
| drug that narrows blood vessels | vasoconstrictor |
| drug that prevents chest pain due to ischemia | antianginal |
| drug that reduces lipids in blood | cholesterol-lowering drug |
| drug that promotes excretion of urine, lowering blood pressure | diuretic |
| drug is administered via suppository or fluid into the anus | rectal |
| drug is administered under the tongue | sublingual |
| drug is administered via vapor or gas into the nose or mouth | inhalation |
| drug is applied locally on skin or mucous membrane | topical |
| drug is given by mouth and absorbed through the stomach or intestine | oval |
| drug is injected via syringe under the skin, into a vein, muscle, or cavity | parenteral |
| antipruritic | against itching |
| intrathecal | |
| antiseptic | |
| aerosol | particles in the air |
| subcutaneous | under or beneath the skin |
| cathartic | relieves constipation |
| antiemetic | prevents nausea and vomitting |
| narcotic | a potent analgesic |
| beta-blocker | |
| bronchodilator | opens the bronchial tubes |
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