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Accrual basis
a system in which money charged is not considered income until the money is received
Tachyphagia
rapid eating
hemoglobin
pigment containing iron in red blood cells
Skin resistance
the reason paste or jelly is used when running an ECG is the reduce what?
tumors
ultrasound should not be used for what?
remission
lessening of symptoms
IPPB
used in the treatment of pneumonia, emphysema & COPD
itemized statement
a listing of specific services rendered and fees charged
intracellular
inside the cells
goiter
enlargement of the thyroid gland
pectoralis major
main upper chest muscle
anterior
the front of the body
cardiac failure
the heart is no longer able to pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body
ECG cycle
one complete heart beat
protoplasm
gelatinous substance in cells composed of water, protein, sugar, acids, fats and minerals
Lead III
sensors are placed on the left arm and left leg
QID
four times a day
autoclave
timing period begins when adequate pressure and proper temperature have been reached
UTI
on microscopic exam of urine, this is indicated by the presence of numerous white blood cells
fissure
anal crack or tear in the lining of the anus
segmented neutrophil
white blood cell most often seen when performing a differential
arteries
carry oxygen rich blood from the heart to the body
gallbladder
small sac attached to the underside of the liver and stores bile
400x
when using the microscope with a 10x ocular and 40x objective in place the total magnification is what?
lipids
another name for fats
osteoarthritis
inflammation of the joint and bone
myocardium
muscle wall of the heart
PA and lateral
most common positions for chest x-ray
pyelolithotomy
incision into the renal pelvis for removal of calculi
tension headache
most common type of headache
papancolaou smear
used to detect cervical cancer
chronic disease
has a slow onset and lasts for months to years
sciatic
nerve to be concerned with when giving an injection
antibiotic
chemical substance that kills living microorganisms
lithotomy
used for a vaginal exam
pancreas
secretes insulin directly into the bloodstream
ledger card
a patient's financial account
sonogram or echogram
technique that employs high-frequency sound waves which bounce off tissues and are then recorded
pericordium
the area of the chest overlying the heart
breach of contract
based on a failure to perform an agreed upon undertaking
necroscopy
refers to death
active-immunity
when antigens or microorganisms are injected into the patient
intradermal injection
used for allergy testing
alveoli
air sacs in the lungs in which the exchange of gases takes place
AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
tsp
teaspoon
transfer forceps
instrument used to set up a sterile field
glucose
a simple sugar to which all forms of carbohydrates are ultimately converted
endocrinologist
physician that diagnoses and treats disease of the glands of internal secretion
tendonitis
inflamed condition of tendon and tendon muscle
auto
refers to self
antacids
drugs that neutralize the hydrochloric acid in the stomach
sedative
mild hypnotic drug that is relaxing but doesn't necessarily produce sleep
-centesis
puncture to remove fluid
Z-track
injection given into the gluteal muscle of the buttocks
greenstick
bone that is partially bent and partially broken
prognosis
prediction of outcome
anatomical position
standing erect with palms turned anterior
-otomy
means incision or cut into
diuretic
agent which affects blood pressure by increasing the flow of urine and reducing volume of fluid in the body
prone position
lying face down
anticoagulant
drug that prevents clotting of blood
urinary system
composed of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra
histologist
one who studies tissue
wheat germ
a source of B complex and E
basophil
during a differential is recognized by large blue to purple staining granules
sphenoid
bat-shaped bone that extends behind the eyes and forms part of the base of the skull
anemia
condition indicated that certain elements are lacking in the blood
gross income
all payments received are referred to as what?
atriomegaly
enlargement of the atrium of the heart
hemostatic forcep
used to clamp off small vessels and bleeders
mandibular
facial bones that compose the lower jaw
villi
microscopic projections in the wall of the small intestine which absorb nutrients into the blood stream
myelography
roentgenographic inspection of the spinal cord by the use of a radiopaque medium injected into the intrathecal space
fraud
can be proven by keeping poor records and failing to report all income to the IRS
intercostal
between the ribs
lead
substance used to prevent x-ray exposure
Schedule V
in the controlled substance act, over the counter drugs are under this schedule
abortion
premature termination of a pregnancy before the embryo or fetus is able to exist on its own
Q wave
the first wave to show downward deflection on a normal ECG
opthalmoscope
instrument to view the eye
afferent
conducting toward
erythrocytosis
abnormal increase in red blood cells
epidermis
outermost layer of the skin
gyneco
combining form for woman
10% bleach solution
used to decontaminate all exposed work surfaces after a procedure
hysteropathy
any uterine disorder
dys
painful
clavicle
collar bone; slender bone on each side of the body connecting the breastbone to the shoulder
radial artery
most common place to take a pulse
thermography
diagnostic technique which detects regions of heat and cold in the body
bradycardia
slow heart rate
hypertension
high blood pressure
medconsonlator
indicated for torticollis
larynx
voicebox
SIDS
mysterious condition which kills apparently healthy infants between the ages of 4 weeks and 7 months
itis
inflammation
cellulose
fibrous form of carbohydrate that is not digested
aging accounts receivable
used to identify past due accounts for collections
visible and invisible
fats may be classified as what?
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