Term | Definition |
Role of MA | -assist the Physician during the exam and procedures
-instruct pt. before, during, after procedures
-advocate and help pt. |
allergist / immunologist | -dx, tx, and manage allergies, asthma, and immune system disorders
-administer desensitizing injections |
scratch test | testing for allergies on forearm or back |
wheals | small raised areas indicating allergy or inflammation |
dermatologist / dermatology | physician who specializes in dx and tx of skin and integumentary system |
Mohs technician | MA's w specialized training to assist Dermatologist in removal of cancerous skin lesions and surrounding skin layers |
Cardiologist | physician who specializes in dx and tx of cardiovascular-related diseases and disorders |
Duty of MAs in cardiology office | -EKGs
-Holter monitors |
Gastroenterologist | physician who specializes in digestive system and associated structures |
Proctologist | Physician who specializes in rectum and anus only |
occult blood | "hidden blood" |
stool sample | detects blood, bacteria, and parasites |
Orthopedics | Physician who specializes in musculoskeletal system |
amputation | partial or complete removal of a limb for a variety of reasons |
bone scan | use of scanning equipment to visualize bones. Useful in observing progress of treatment for osteomyelitis and bone cancer |
rheumatologist | physician who specializes in treatment of joints: inflammation, autoimmune disorders and lupus |
neurologist | physician who specializes in nervous system |
neurosurgeon | physician who performs surgical procedures on the nervous system |
psychiatrist | physician who treats mental and neurological conditions that affect behavior |
Instructing pts on breast self-exam | -do exam in shower
-post-menopausal women perform exam at same time each month
-pre-menopausal women perform exam 1 wk after period ends |
pap test prep | -have everything ready including 2 pairs of gloves, vag spec, lub, cervical spatula and broom / brush, dry or liquid prep, cleansing tissue, and cotton-tipped applicator |
MA instructions for pap prep | -do not douche for 24-48 hours before exam
-avoid sexual intercourse for 48 hours
-avoid scheduling exam when you're on period |
MA role in prenatal care | -set up exam room
-obtain pt's urine specimen
-weigh pt
-take bp
-have pt. describe problems
-chart everything
-assist pt onto table
-drape pt |
methods of contraception | -barrier
-hormonal
-intrauterine devices
-natural family planning |
Barrier method of contraception | -spermicides
-male condom
-female condom
-diaphragm
-cervical cap
sponge |
Hormonal method of contraception | -birth control pills
-implants
-injections
-skin patch
-vaginal ring |
circumcision | -the removal of the foreskin of the penis
-it is the right of the parent to decide regarding circumcision |
testicular examination | -should be performed in the shower
-warn patient that epididymis is "normal lump" in penis region |
sexually transmitted infections | -BV is not a true STD, just an imbalance
-includes trich, gonorrhea, syphilis |
radiology | the branch of medicine that used radioactive substances, or matter that gives off radiation, and various techniques, to visualize the internal structures of the body for dx and tx. |
MA's role in radiology (with no additional training) | -refer pt or make appt.
-provide consent forms
-instruct on prep
-be aware of safety issues when working with equipment
-be familiar with process and tests to be able to answer questions
-assist with disrobing and dressing |
Be familiar with tests and procedures requiring instructions / special prep | -special dietary restrictions
-NPO (nothing by mouth) |
fluoroscopy | the use of a fluoroscope to see real-time moving images of internal structures and organs |
GI Series | -fluoroscopic series
-study of the digestive tract using contrast media |
Intravenous pyelogram (IVP) | -fluoroscopic series
-radiological examination of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder |
Cholecystogram | -fluoroscopic series
-radiological examination of the gall bladder using contrast medium, usually iodine |
angiography | -x-ray visualization of the internal anatomy of blood vessels after contrast has been injected
-used to diagnose MIs, stroke, and renal artery stenosis |
mammography | -exam of soft tissues of breast
-doesn't require contrast
-identifies benign and malignant tumors |
KUB | -Kidneys,ureters, and bladder
-radiograph or abdominal flat plate |
CT | -computerized tomography
-combines x-ray with computer analysis of tissue
-with / without contrast
-80-100 x-rays worth of radiation |
MRI | -magnetic resonance imaging
-utilizes a magnet to visualize structures |
ultrasound | -high-frequency sound waves images internal structures
-uses no radiation
-painless and non-invasive
-gel is required for conduction |