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Abdominal Paracentesis
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A procedure to obtain a specimen of ascetic fluid for labratory study and to relieve pressure on the abdominal organs due to the presence of excess fluid.
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Angiography
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A diagnostic procedure enabling x-ray visual examination of the vascular system after an injection of a radiopaque dye.
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Anoscopy
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A visual examination of the anal canal using an anoscope (a lighted instrument).
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Arterial Blood Gases
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Specimen of arterial blood that assesses oxygenation, ventilation, and acid-base status.
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Ascites
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A large amount of fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity.
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Aspiration
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Withdrawal of fluid that has abnormally collected (e.g., pleural cavity, abdominal cavity) or to obtain a specimen (e.g., cerebrospinal fluid).
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Biopsy
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Removal and examination of tissue.
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Blood Chemistry
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A number of tests performed on blood serum.
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BUN - Blood Urea Nitrogen
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A measure of blood level of urea, the end product of protein metabolism.
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Cannula
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A tube with a linen/channel that is inserted into a cavity or duct and is often fitted with a trocar during insertion for abdominal paracentesis; the part of the needle that is attached to the hub; also called a shaft.
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Clean-catch/Midstream Urine Specimen
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Urine specimens for urine culture. Sterile specimen container is used. Instruct client to begin voiding and then catch a sample during mid stream.
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Clean Voided Urine Specimen
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Urine specimens for routine urinalysis. Usually done first thing in the morning because it tends to have a higher, more uniform concentration and mire acidic pH than specimens later in the day. 10ml of urine is generally sufficient.
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Colonoscooy
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Visual examination of the interior of the colon with a colonoscope.
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CBC - Complete Blood Count
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Specimens of venous blood,; includes hemoglobin and hematocrit measurements, erythrocyte (red blood cell) count, leukocyte (white blood cell) count, red blood cell indices, and a differential white cell count.
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CT - Computed Tomography
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A painless, noninvasive x-ray procedure that has the unique capabilityof distinguishing minor differences in the density of tissues.
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Creatinine
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A nitrogenous waste that is excreted in the urine.
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Cystoscope
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A lighted instrument used to visualize the interior of the urinary bladder.
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Cystoscopy
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Visual examination of the urinary bladder with a cystoscope.
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Echocardiogram
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A noninvasive test that uses ultrasound to visualize structures of the heart and evaluate left ventricular function.
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ECG - Electrocardiogram
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A graph of he electrical activity of the heart.
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Electrocardiography
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Provides a graphic recording of the heart's electrical activity.
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Expectorate
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Spit out.
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Guaiac Test
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A test performed for occult (hidden) blood in the stool to detect gastrointestinal bleeding not visible to the eye.
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Hematocrit
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The proportion of red blood cells to the total blood volume.
Men: 40-54% Women: 36-46% |
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Hgb - Hemoglobin
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The red pigment in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
Men: 13.5-18 g/dl Women: 12-15 g/dl Anemic <10.5 g/dl |
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HbA1C - Hemoglobin A1C
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Measurement of blood glucose that is bound to hemoglobin.
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Hemoptysis
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The presence of blood in sputum.
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IVP - Intravenous Pyelography
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X-ray filming of the kidneys and ureters after injection of a radiopaque material into the vein.
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KUB - Kidneys/Ureters/Bladder
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X-ray of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.
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Leukocyte
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White blood cell.
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Lumbar Puncture
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Procedure in which cerebrospinal fluid is withdrawn through a needle inserted into the subarachnoid space of the spinal canal between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae, or between the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae; also called a spinal tap.
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Lung Scan
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Records the emissions from radioisotopes that indicate how well gas and blood are travelling through the lungs. Also known as V/Q - Ventilation/Perfusion Scan.
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MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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A noninvasive diagnostic scanning technique in which the client is placed in a magnetic field.
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Manometer
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A glass or plastic tube calibrated in millimeters that is used to take cerebrospinal pressure readings.
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Midstream Urine Specimen
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Same as clean catch urine specimen.
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Occult Blood
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Hidden blood.
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Peak Level
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Indicates the highest concentration of the drug in the blood serum.
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Phlebotomist
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A person from a lab who performs venipuncture, collecting the blood specimen for the tests ordered by the HCP.
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Polycythemia
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A condition in which clients with chronic hypoxia may develop higher than normal counts of red blood cells.
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PET - Positron Emission Tomography
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A noninvasive radiologic study that involves the injection or inhalation of radioisotope.
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Proctoscopy
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The view of the rectum.
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Proctosigmoidoscooy
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The viewing of the rectum and sigmoid colon.
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Radiopharmaceutical
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A pharmaceutical (targeted to a specific organ) labeled with a radioisotope, administered through various routes, to determine hyperfunction or hypofunction of the organ.
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Reagent
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A substance used to produce a chemical reaction to detect or measure other substances.
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RBC - Red Blood Cell Count
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Number of red blood cells per cubic millimeter of whole blood.
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RBC - Red Blood Cell Indicates
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Evaluate size, weight, and hemoglobin concentrations of RBC's.
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Retrograde Pyelography
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A radiographic study used to evaluate the urinary tract.
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Saliva
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The clear liquid secreted by the salivary glands in the mouth.
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Serum Osmolality
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A measure of the solute concentration of the blood.
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Specific Gravity
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The weight or degree of concentration of a substance compared with that of an equal volume of another, such as distilled water, taken as a standard.
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Sputum
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The mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchi and trachea.
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Steatorrhea
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Excessive amount of fat in the stool due to a malabsorption syndrome or pancreatic enzyme deficiency.
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Stress Electrocardiography
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Uses ECG's to assess a clients response to an increased cardiac workload during exercise.
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Thoracentesis
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A procedure to remove excess fluid or air from the pleural cavity to ease breathing or to introduce chemotherapeutic drugs intrapleurally.
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Trocar
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A sharp, pointed instrument.
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Trough Level
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Represents the lowest concentration of a drug in the blood serum.
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Ultrasonography
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The use of ultrasound to produce an image of an organ or tissue.
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Urine Osmolality
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A measure of the solute concentration of urine, a more exact measurement of urine concentration than specific gravity.
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Venipuncture
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Puncture of a vein for collection of a blood specimen or for infusion of therapeutic solutions.
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WBC - White Blood Cell Count
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Determines the number of circulating WBC's per cubic millimeter of whole blood.
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