albumin/o
albumin
calc/i
calcium
-centesis
surgical puncture
creatin/o
creatinine
glycos/o
glucose
-graphy
the process of producing a picture or record
hemat/o
blood
lapar/o
abdomen
-otomy
surgical incision
phleb/o
vein
radi/o
radiation
-scope
visual examination instrument
-scopy
direct visual examination
son/o
sound
-uria
urine
glycosuria
the presence of glucose in the urine
hematuria
the presence of blood in the urine
hyperthermia
extremely high fever
hypothermia
abnormally low body temperature
ketonuria
the presence of ketones in the urine
ophthalmoscope
instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
otoscope
instrument used to examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane
speculum
instrument used to enlarge the opening of a body canal
sphygmomanometer
instrument used when measuring blood pressure
stethoscope
instrument used to listen to sounds within the body
intradermal
into the middle layers of the skin
intramuscular
directly into muscle tissue
intravenous
directly into a vein
subcutaneous
into the fatty layer just below the skin
transdermal
absorbed through intact skin
auscultation
listening through a stethoscope for sounds within the body.
Transesophageal echocardiography
performed from inside the esophagus, is an ultrasonic imaging technique used to evaluate heart structures.
percussion
The diagnostic procedure that uses the sound produced by tapping the body surface with the finger is known as
Rales
abnormal crackle-like respiratory sounds heard when breathing in.
Computed tomography
uses a thin, fan-shaped x-ray beam that rotates around the patient to produce multiple cross-sectional views of the body.
acupuncture
traditional Chinese medical practice using very thin needles inserted into specific points of the body.
Fluoroscopy
visualization of body parts in motion by projecting x-ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen.
palliative
substance that eases the pain or severity of a disease but does not cure it.
idiosyncratic reaction
unexpected response to a drug that is peculiar to the individual.
parenteral
means taken into the body or administered in a manner other than through the digestive tract.
contraindication
a factor in the patient's condition that makes the use of a particular medication dangerous or ill advised.
bruit
abnormal sound heard during auscultation of an artery.
assessment
evaluation or appraisal of a condition
Basic metabolic panel
Which term refers to a group of eight specific tests that provide important information about the current status of the patient’s kidneys, electrolyte balance, blood sugar, and calcium levels?
Pain
Which term is considered to be the fifth vital sign in certain settings, such as a hospital?
Capillary puncture
Which technique is used when only a small amount of blood is needed as a specimen for a blood test?
radiographic projection
Which term describes the path that the x-ray beam follows through the patient’s body from the entrance to the exit?
magnetic resonance angiography
Which technique is used to help locate problems within blood vessels throughout the body?
brand name
A _____ drug is sold under the name given the drug by the manufacturer.
pain relieving creams
primary active ingredient is capsaicin.
neuromuscular therapy
A form of massage that uses soft-tissue manipulation focusing on applying pressure to trigger points to treat injuries and alleviate pain is known as
heart murmur
Which term refers to an abnormal heart sound that is most commonly a sign of defective heart valves
radiologist
a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders with x-rays and other forms of radiant energy.
blood pressure
BP
MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging