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Light therapy applicator with multiple diodes that may be any combination of laser diodes, LEDs or SLDs   Cluster Probe  
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Occurs when a photon hits an atom that is already excited   Stimulated Emission  
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Light source that uses semiconductor diode technology to produce high power light in a narrow frequency range   supra luminous diode  
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electromagnetic radiation with wavelength from   ultra violet radiation  
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light that spreads; the opposite of collimated   divergent light  
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light of single frequency, wavelength, and color   monochromatic  
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electromagnetic radiation that can penetrate cells and displace electrons from atoms or molecules to create ions   ionizing radiation  
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light in which all the waves are in phase with each other, lasers produce coherent light   coherent light  
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total amount of electromagnetic energy delivered per unit area over the entire treatment time   energy density  
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light with parallel waves   directional light  
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light-absorbing parts of a molecule that give it its color   chromophores  
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number of waves per unit time, generally measured in hertz   frequency  
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application of shortwave or microwave electromagnetic energy to produce heat within tissues, particularly deep tissues   diathermy  
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the length of a wave of light from peak to peak determines frequency and color   wavelength  
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variability of light intensity that occurs when a coherent light illuminates a rough object   speckling  
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stimulatory or inhibitory effects on the body caused by light phototherapy; the therapeutic use of light   photobiomodulation  
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directional light (collimated) is light with parallel waves   true  
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monochromatic   laser  
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used primarily to treat psoriasis   UV light  
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POC states light therapy for superficial heat, the best choice is   infrared  
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unite of measurement of POWER   milliWatts (mW)  
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Energy equation   power x time  
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giving an inservice to your clinical instructor on light, you tell them the range of power used for light is   5-500 mW  
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treating chronic soft tissue inflammation with light therapy, the dose range would be ? than for chronic arthritis   higher  
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what is a contraindication for light therapy   treatment area is the sternocleidomastoid  
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non-thermal effects of light   inhibits bacterial growth  
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treating a pt with UV, erythema should disappear with ? after exposure   24 hours  
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erythema is   redness of the skin  
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it is ok to begin treatment with sunglasses   false  
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