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Ch 20,21
The Language of Medicine Chabner 8th ed
Question | Answer |
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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 |