Exam 15: Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology

Which term means the evaluation or appraisal of a condition?

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)uses a combination of radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce images.

Match each definition with the correct abbreviation. -p.o.

Laparoscopy is the visual examination of the interior of the abdomen with the use of a laparoscope passed through the abdominal wall.

A/An ____ reaction is an undesirable reaction that accompanies the principal response for which the drug was taken.

A radiolucent contrast medium allows x-rays to pass through and appear black or dark gray on the resulting film.

In open architecture MRI,the equipment is less confining and more comfortable for some patients.

Match each definition with the correct abbreviation. -ad lib

Proteinuria is the absence of a normal amount of protein in the urine.

Match each definition with the correct abbreviation. -q.i.d.

Which position is used for the examination of the anterior surface of the body?

Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)____.

Match each definition with the correct term. -proteinuria

An elevated ____ indicates the presence of inflammation in the body.

The term ____________________ describes a surgical puncture of the tympanic membrane with a needle to remove fluid from the middle ear.

Potentiation is a drug interaction that occurs when the effect of one drug is increased by another drug,an herbal remedy,or other treatment.

A thin,fan-shaped x-ray beam that rotates around the patient is used in computed ____________________.

A/An ____ is the result of medical treatment that yields the exact opposite of normally expected results.

A blood urea nitrogen test is performed to monitor anticoagulant therapy.

____________________ is the diagnostic procedure to determine the density of a body part by the sound produced by tapping the surface with the fingers.