Deck 15: Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology

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glycos/o

A)albumin
B)calcium
C)creatinine
D)glucose
E)surgical puncture
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radi/o

A)direct visual examination
B)radiation
C)sound
D)urine
E)visual examination instrument
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hemat/o

A)abdomen
B)blood
C)surgical incision
D)the process of producing a picture or record
E)vein
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glycosuria

A)abnormally low body temperature
B)extremely high fever
C)the presence of blood in the urine
D)the presence of glucose in the urine
E)the presence of ketones in the urine
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calc/i

A)albumin
B)calcium
C)creatinine
D)glucose
E)surgical puncture
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-scopy

A)direct visual examination
B)radiation
C)sound
D)urine
E)visual examination instrument
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lapar/o

A)abdomen
B)blood
C)surgical incision
D)the process of producing a picture or record
E)vein
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albumin/o

A)albumin
B)calcium
C)creatinine
D)glucose
E)surgical puncture
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hyperthermia

A)abnormally low body temperature
B)extremely high fever
C)the presence of blood in the urine
D)the presence of glucose in the urine
E)the presence of ketones in the urine
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ketonuria

A)abnormally low body temperature
B)extremely high fever
C)the presence of blood in the urine
D)the presence of glucose in the urine
E)the presence of ketones in the urine
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-otomy

A)abdomen
B)blood
C)surgical incision
D)the process of producing a picture or record
E)vein
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-uria

A)direct visual examination
B)radiation
C)sound
D)urine
E)visual examination instrument
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hematuria

A)abnormally low body temperature
B)extremely high fever
C)the presence of blood in the urine
D)the presence of glucose in the urine
E)the presence of ketones in the urine
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son/o

A)direct visual examination
B)radiation
C)sound
D)urine
E)visual examination instrument
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hypothermia

A)abnormally low body temperature
B)extremely high fever
C)the presence of blood in the urine
D)the presence of glucose in the urine
E)the presence of ketones in the urine
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creatin/o

A)albumin
B)calcium
C)creatinine
D)glucose
E)surgical puncture
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-centesis

A)albumin
B)calcium
C)creatinine
D)glucose
E)surgical puncture
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-scope

A)direct visual examination
B)radiation
C)sound
D)urine
E)visual examination instrument
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phleb/o

A)abdomen
B)blood
C)surgical incision
D)the process of producing a picture or record
E)vein
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-graphy

A)abdomen
B)blood
C)surgical incision
D)the process of producing a picture or record
E)vein
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transdermal

A)directly into a vein
B)directly into muscle tissue
C)into the fatty layer just below the skin
D)into the middle layers of the skin
E)absorbed through intact skin
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In the ____________________ ____________________ the patient is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up and the left arm placed along the back.
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sphygmomanometer

A)instrument used to enlarge the opening of a body canal
B)instrument used to examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane
C)instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
D)instrument used to listen to sounds within the body
E)instrument used when measuring blood pressure
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prone position

A)any position in which the patient is lying down
B)patient lying facedown on the belly
C)patient lying on back with the feet and legs supported in stirrups
D)substance that allows x-rays to pass through
E)substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through
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speculum

A)instrument used to enlarge the opening of a body canal
B)instrument used to examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane
C)instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
D)instrument used to listen to sounds within the body
E)instrument used when measuring blood pressure
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recumbent

A)any position in which the patient is lying down
B)patient lying facedown on the belly
C)patient lying on back with the feet and legs supported in stirrups
D)substance that allows x-rays to pass through
E)substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through
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lithotomy position

A)any position in which the patient is lying down
B)patient lying facedown on the belly
C)patient lying on back with the feet and legs supported in stirrups
D)substance that allows x-rays to pass through
E)substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through
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____________________ echocardiography,which is performed from inside the esophagus,is an ultrasonic imaging technique used to evaluate heart structures.
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otoscope

A)instrument used to enlarge the opening of a body canal
B)instrument used to examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane
C)instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
D)instrument used to listen to sounds within the body
E)instrument used when measuring blood pressure
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ophthalmoscope

A)instrument used to enlarge the opening of a body canal
B)instrument used to examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane
C)instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
D)instrument used to listen to sounds within the body
E)instrument used when measuring blood pressure
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The diagnostic procedure that uses the sound produced by tapping the body surface with the finger is known as ____________________.
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intradermal

A)directly into a vein
B)directly into muscle tissue
C)into the fatty layer just below the skin
D)into the middle layers of the skin
E)absorbed through intact skin
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radiolucent

A)any position in which the patient is lying down
B)patient lying facedown on the belly
C)patient lying on back with the feet and legs supported in stirrups
D)substance that allows x-rays to pass through
E)substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through
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stethoscope

A)instrument used to enlarge the opening of a body canal
B)instrument used to examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane
C)instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
D)instrument used to listen to sounds within the body
E)instrument used when measuring blood pressure
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The term ____________________ describes listening through a stethoscope for respiratory,heart,and abdominal sounds within the body.
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radiopaque

A)any position in which the patient is lying down
B)patient lying facedown on the belly
C)patient lying on back with the feet and legs supported in stirrups
D)substance that allows x-rays to pass through
E)substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through
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intravenous

A)directly into a vein
B)directly into muscle tissue
C)into the fatty layer just below the skin
D)into the middle layers of the skin
E)absorbed through intact skin
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subcutaneous

A)directly into a vein
B)directly into muscle tissue
C)into the fatty layer just below the skin
D)into the middle layers of the skin
E)absorbed through intact skin
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The presence of an abnormal amount of protein in the urine is known as ____________________.
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intramuscular

A)directly into a vein
B)directly into muscle tissue
C)into the fatty layer just below the skin
D)into the middle layers of the skin
E)absorbed through intact skin
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The term ____________________ describes the visual examination of the interior of the abdomen with the use of a laparoscope.
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____________________ ____________________ uses a thin fan-shaped x-ray beam that rotates around the patient to produce multiple cross-sectional views of the body.
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The medical term ____________________ describes a surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid.
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A/An ____________________ is the fiber-optic instrument used for endoscopy and is named for the body parts involved in the examination.
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A/An ____________________ ____________________ is an unexpected response to a drug.
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____________________ is the examination of the physical and chemical properties of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements.
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____________________ ____________________ ____________________ (MRI)uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field to diagnostic images of any plane through the body.
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The diagnostic test known as _________________________ is an ultrasonic procedure to evaluate the structures and motion of the heart.
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The term ____________________ describes the administration of medication by injection through a hypodermic syringe.
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A/An ____________________ is an abnormal rattle or cracklelike respiratory sound heard during when breathing in.
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The term ____________________ describes a drug interaction that occurs when the effect of one drug is increased by another drug.
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A/An ____________________ is a substance that eases the pain or severity of a disease,but does not cure it.
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The presence of pus in the urine is known as ____________________.
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____________________ is an abnormal,high-pitched,harsh,or crowing sound heard during inspiration.
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____________________ is the visualization of body parts in motion by projecting x-ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen.
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The term ____________________ describes the percentage,by volume,of a blood sample occupied by red cells.
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A/An ____________________ is a factor in the patient's condition that makes the use of a particular medication dangerous or ill advised.
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The presence of bacteria in the urine is known as ____________________.
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The term ____________________ describes the patient's consistency and accuracy in following the regimen prescribed by a physician or other health care professional.
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____________________ is an analgesic that reduces pain and fever but does not relieve inflammation.
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The medical term ____________________,also known as wheezing,is a sound heard during exhalation.
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____________________ ____________________ (PET)combines tomography with radionuclide tracers to produce enhanced images of selected body organs or areas.
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A/An ____________________ is an individual trained and skilled in phlebotomy.
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_________________________ is an imaging technique that records and uses the echoes of pulses of sound waves above the range of human hearing.
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A/An ____________________ is a substance that contains no active ingredients but is given for its suggestive effects.
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The presence of the protein albumin in the urine is known as ____________________.
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The presence of calcium in the urine is known as ____________________.
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The drug that relieves pain without affecting consciousness is known as a/an ____________________.
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A/An ____________________ is an abnormal sound heard during of auscultation of an artery.
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The medical term ____________________ means the flow of blood through an organ.
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The medical term ____________________ describes the drawing of fluid from the pericardial sac.
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The medical term ____________________ describes an increased concentration of creatine in the urine.
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Medication that is administered to prevent or reduce fever is known as a/an ____________________.
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____________________ is the puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood.
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____________________ ____________________ ____________________ computerized tomography (SPECT)is a nuclear imaging technique in which pictures are taken by gamma cameras after a radionuclide tracer has been injected into the blood.
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glycos/o

A)albumin
B)calcium
C)creatinine
D)glucose
E)surgical puncture
glucose
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radi/o

A)direct visual examination
B)radiation
C)sound
D)urine
E)visual examination instrument
radiation
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hemat/o

A)abdomen
B)blood
C)surgical incision
D)the process of producing a picture or record
E)vein
blood
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glycosuria

A)abnormally low body temperature
B)extremely high fever
C)the presence of blood in the urine
D)the presence of glucose in the urine
E)the presence of ketones in the urine
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calc/i

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-scopy

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lapar/o

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E)vein
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albumin/o

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hyperthermia

A)abnormally low body temperature
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C)the presence of blood in the urine
D)the presence of glucose in the urine
E)the presence of ketones in the urine
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ketonuria

A)abnormally low body temperature
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D)the presence of glucose in the urine
E)the presence of ketones in the urine
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-otomy

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hematuria

A)abnormally low body temperature
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D)the presence of glucose in the urine
E)the presence of ketones in the urine
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son/o

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hypothermia

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D)the presence of glucose in the urine
E)the presence of ketones in the urine
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creatin/o

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-centesis

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-scope

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phleb/o

A)abdomen
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E)vein
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-graphy

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E)vein
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transdermal

A)directly into a vein
B)directly into muscle tissue
C)into the fatty layer just below the skin
D)into the middle layers of the skin
E)absorbed through intact skin
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In the ____________________ ____________________ the patient is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up and the left arm placed along the back.
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sphygmomanometer

A)instrument used to enlarge the opening of a body canal
B)instrument used to examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane
C)instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
D)instrument used to listen to sounds within the body
E)instrument used when measuring blood pressure
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prone position

A)any position in which the patient is lying down
B)patient lying facedown on the belly
C)patient lying on back with the feet and legs supported in stirrups
D)substance that allows x-rays to pass through
E)substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through
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speculum

A)instrument used to enlarge the opening of a body canal
B)instrument used to examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane
C)instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
D)instrument used to listen to sounds within the body
E)instrument used when measuring blood pressure
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recumbent

A)any position in which the patient is lying down
B)patient lying facedown on the belly
C)patient lying on back with the feet and legs supported in stirrups
D)substance that allows x-rays to pass through
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lithotomy position

A)any position in which the patient is lying down
B)patient lying facedown on the belly
C)patient lying on back with the feet and legs supported in stirrups
D)substance that allows x-rays to pass through
E)substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through
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____________________ echocardiography,which is performed from inside the esophagus,is an ultrasonic imaging technique used to evaluate heart structures.
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otoscope

A)instrument used to enlarge the opening of a body canal
B)instrument used to examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane
C)instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
D)instrument used to listen to sounds within the body
E)instrument used when measuring blood pressure
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ophthalmoscope

A)instrument used to enlarge the opening of a body canal
B)instrument used to examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane
C)instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
D)instrument used to listen to sounds within the body
E)instrument used when measuring blood pressure
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The diagnostic procedure that uses the sound produced by tapping the body surface with the finger is known as ____________________.
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32
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intradermal

A)directly into a vein
B)directly into muscle tissue
C)into the fatty layer just below the skin
D)into the middle layers of the skin
E)absorbed through intact skin
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radiolucent

A)any position in which the patient is lying down
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C)patient lying on back with the feet and legs supported in stirrups
D)substance that allows x-rays to pass through
E)substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through
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stethoscope

A)instrument used to enlarge the opening of a body canal
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C)instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
D)instrument used to listen to sounds within the body
E)instrument used when measuring blood pressure
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The term ____________________ describes listening through a stethoscope for respiratory,heart,and abdominal sounds within the body.
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radiopaque

A)any position in which the patient is lying down
B)patient lying facedown on the belly
C)patient lying on back with the feet and legs supported in stirrups
D)substance that allows x-rays to pass through
E)substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through
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intravenous

A)directly into a vein
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D)into the middle layers of the skin
E)absorbed through intact skin
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subcutaneous

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E)absorbed through intact skin
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The presence of an abnormal amount of protein in the urine is known as ____________________.
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intramuscular

A)directly into a vein
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D)into the middle layers of the skin
E)absorbed through intact skin
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The term ____________________ describes the visual examination of the interior of the abdomen with the use of a laparoscope.
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____________________ ____________________ uses a thin fan-shaped x-ray beam that rotates around the patient to produce multiple cross-sectional views of the body.
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The medical term ____________________ describes a surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid.
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A/An ____________________ is the fiber-optic instrument used for endoscopy and is named for the body parts involved in the examination.
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A/An ____________________ ____________________ is an unexpected response to a drug.
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____________________ is the examination of the physical and chemical properties of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements.
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____________________ ____________________ ____________________ (MRI)uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field to diagnostic images of any plane through the body.
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The diagnostic test known as _________________________ is an ultrasonic procedure to evaluate the structures and motion of the heart.
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The term ____________________ describes the administration of medication by injection through a hypodermic syringe.
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A/An ____________________ is an abnormal rattle or cracklelike respiratory sound heard during when breathing in.
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The term ____________________ describes a drug interaction that occurs when the effect of one drug is increased by another drug.
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A/An ____________________ is a substance that eases the pain or severity of a disease,but does not cure it.
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The presence of pus in the urine is known as ____________________.
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____________________ is an abnormal,high-pitched,harsh,or crowing sound heard during inspiration.
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____________________ is the visualization of body parts in motion by projecting x-ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen.
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The term ____________________ describes the percentage,by volume,of a blood sample occupied by red cells.
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A/An ____________________ is a factor in the patient's condition that makes the use of a particular medication dangerous or ill advised.
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The presence of bacteria in the urine is known as ____________________.
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The term ____________________ describes the patient's consistency and accuracy in following the regimen prescribed by a physician or other health care professional.
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____________________ is an analgesic that reduces pain and fever but does not relieve inflammation.
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The medical term ____________________,also known as wheezing,is a sound heard during exhalation.
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____________________ ____________________ (PET)combines tomography with radionuclide tracers to produce enhanced images of selected body organs or areas.
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A/An ____________________ is an individual trained and skilled in phlebotomy.
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_________________________ is an imaging technique that records and uses the echoes of pulses of sound waves above the range of human hearing.
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A/An ____________________ is a substance that contains no active ingredients but is given for its suggestive effects.
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The presence of the protein albumin in the urine is known as ____________________.
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The presence of calcium in the urine is known as ____________________.
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The drug that relieves pain without affecting consciousness is known as a/an ____________________.
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A/An ____________________ is an abnormal sound heard during of auscultation of an artery.
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The medical term ____________________ means the flow of blood through an organ.
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The medical term ____________________ describes the drawing of fluid from the pericardial sac.
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The medical term ____________________ describes an increased concentration of creatine in the urine.
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Medication that is administered to prevent or reduce fever is known as a/an ____________________.
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____________________ is the puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood.
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____________________ ____________________ ____________________ computerized tomography (SPECT)is a nuclear imaging technique in which pictures are taken by gamma cameras after a radionuclide tracer has been injected into the blood.
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