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Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology

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assesment   show
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pulse(P)   show
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respiration rate(RR)   show
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show is an instrument used to measure blood pressure.  
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stethoscope   show
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show is listening through a stethoscope for sounds within the body to determine the condition of the lungs pleura, heart, and abdomen.  
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show is an abnormal sound or murmur heard in auscultation.  
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rhonchus   show
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stridor   show
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show is an examination technique in which the examiners hand are used to feel the texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts.  
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percussion   show
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opthalmoscope   show
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show means "pupils are equal, round, responsive, to light and accommodation. this is a diagnostic observation, and any abnormality might indicate a head injury or damage to the brain.  
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show is used to visually examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane.  
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speculum   show
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show may be used to describe any postion in which the patient is laying down either on the back, front, or side.  
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decubitus   show
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decubitus   show
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prone postion   show
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supine position   show
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dorsal recumbent postion   show
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show the patient is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up with the left arm placed along the back.  
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knee-chest postion   show
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lithotomy position   show
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show the patient is lying on the back with the pelvis hight=er than the head; the knees are slightly bent; and the legs are hanging off the end of the table.  
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show means tests that are frequently performed as a group on automated multichannel laboratory tesing equipment.  
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phlebotomy   show
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phlebotomist   show
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capillary puncture   show
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complete blood cell count(CBC)   show
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erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR)   show
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hematocrit test(HCT/Hct)   show
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show measures the number of platelets in a specified amount of blood.  
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hydraion   show
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polycythemia   show
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anemia   show
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thrombocytopenia   show
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show is a determination of the number of erythrocytes in the blood.  
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show measures the amount of hemoglobin found in whole blood.  
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show is a determination of the number of leukocytes in the blood.  
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show determines what percentage of the total WBC count is composed of each of the five types of leukocyte.  
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show includes a variety of tests that involve the clumping together of cells or particles when mixed incompatible serum.  
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show is the the amount of urea present in the blood.  
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lipid tests   show
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prothrombin time   show
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show are used to measure the blood enzymes.  
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serum bilirubin test   show
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thyroid-stimulating hormone assay   show
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urinalysis   show
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show used for routine urinalysis.  
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casts   show
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specific gravity   show
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acetone   show
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show is the presence of the serum protein albumin in the urine and is a sign of impaired kidney function.  
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bacteriuria   show
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show is the presence of calcium in the urine.  
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creatinuria   show
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creatinine   show
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show is the presence of glucose in the urine and is most commonly caused by diabetes.  
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show is the presence of blood in the urine.  
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show the urine may look pink, brown, or bright red, and the presence of blood can be detected without magnification.  
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show is the presence of ketones in the urine.  
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show is an excess of serum protein in the urine and usually a sign of kidney disease.  
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show is the presence of pus in the urine.  
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urine culture and sensitivity   show
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endoscopy   show
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endoscope   show
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arthroscope   show
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show is the surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity.  
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show is a diagnostic test to evaluate fetal health.  
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show also known as CARDIOPUNTURE, is the puncture of a chamber of the heart for diagnosis or therapy.  
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pericardiocentesis   show
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thoracentesis   show
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x-rays   show
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show is a substance used to make visible structures that are otherwise hard to see.  
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radiopaque contrast medium   show
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show such as air or nitrogen gas, does allow the x-rays to pass through and appears black or dark gray on the resulting film.  
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barium(Ba)   show
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intravenous contrast medium   show
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show is the radiographic examination of the lymphatic vessels after the injection of a contrast medium.  
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show is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders with x-rays and other forms of radiant energy.  
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radiology   show
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show describes the body placement and the part of the body closest to the film.  
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projection   show
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anteroposterior projection(AP)   show
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posteroanterior projection(PA)   show
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lateral projection(Lat)   show
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oblique projection(Obli)   show
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show as used in dentistry, means that the film is placed outside of the mouth.  
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intraoral radiography   show
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periapical radiographs   show
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bitewing radiographs   show
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computed tomography(CT)   show
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show uses a combination of radio waves and strong magnetic field to create signals that are sent to a computer and converted into images of any plane through the body.  
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show also known as HIGHFIELD MRI, patients may be uncomfortable because of the noise generated by the machine and the feeling of being closed in.  
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open architecture MRI   show
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magnetic resonance angiography(MRA)   show
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fluoroscopy   show
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cineradiography   show
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show also known as ULTRASONOGRAPHY, is imaging of deep body structures by recording the echoes of pulses of sound waves above the range of human hearing.  
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nuclear medicine   show
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radiopharmcetuicals   show
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radionuclide tracer   show
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nuclear scan   show
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show the radionuclide tracer is injected into the bloodstream, and then the patient waits while the material travels through the body tissues.  
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thyroid scan   show
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show is a nuclear imaging technique in which pictures are taken by on to three gamma cameras after a radionuclide tracer has been injected into the blood.  
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show also known as DETECTORS, rotate around the patients body, collecting data and producing images on a variety of planes.  
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show is the flow of blood through the vessels of an organ.  
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show combines tomography with radionuclide tracers to produce enhanced images of selected body organs or areas.  
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show also known as RADIOASSAY, is a laboratory technique ni which a radioactively labeled substance is mixed with a blood specimen.  
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assay   show
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immunofluorescence   show
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show is the study of the nature uses, and effects of drugs for medical purposes.  
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show is a specialist who is licensed in formulation and dispensing medicine.  
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prescription(Rx)   show
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show is a medication that may be dispensed only with a prescription from an appropriately licensed professional such as a physician or dentist.  
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over-the-counter drug(OTC)   show
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show is usually named for its chemical structure and is not protected by a brand name or trademark.  
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show drug is sold under the name given the drug by the manufacturer. brand name is always spelled with a capital letter.  
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show is compulsive, uncontrollable dependence on a substance, habit, or pratice to the degree that stopping causes severe emotional, mental, or physiologic reactions.  
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show also known as a SIDE EFFECT/ADVERSE DRUG EVENT(ADE), is an undesirable drug response that accompanies the principal response for which the drug is taken.  
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compliance   show
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show means directions or rules.  
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contraindication   show
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show occurs when the effect of one drug is modified(changed) when it is administered at the same time as another drug.  
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idiosyncratic reaction   show
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show is a substance that eases the pain or severity of a disease but does not cure it.  
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placebo   show
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potentiation   show
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show refers to vapor and gases taken in through the nose or mouth and absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs.  
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oral administration   show
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show is applied to some tablets or capsules to prevent the release and absorptio of their contents until they reach the small intestine.  
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percutaneous treatment   show
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rectal administration   show
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sublingual administration   show
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topical administration   show
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transdermal delivery   show
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show is the administration of medication by injection through a HYPODERMIC SYRINGE.  
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show is made directly into the muscle tissue.  
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subcutaneous injection(SC)   show
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show is made directly into a vein.  
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intradermal injection(ID)   show
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