med term ch. 14

what diagnostic imaging techniques uses electromagnetic energy to produce soft tissue image?

MRI

what pairs regarding the TNM system for staging a tumor is mismatched?

N-numbers of tumors

what diagnostic imaging technique uses injection of radioactive glucose?

PET scan

what diagnostic technique uses high frequency sound waves?

US

what refers to modification of equipment to improve function and independence of a person with disability?

adaptive equipment

what is an example of neurodevelopment disorder?

autism

what is the soft metallic element used as radiopaque x ray dye?

barium

removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination to assist in a diagnosis called

biopsy

alternates between periods of deep depression and mania may have

bipolar disorder

what term means use of good posture and position while performing activities ?

body mechanics

which of the following categories of drugs in another name for a drug trademark name?

brand name

what removes dead or damaged tissue?

debridement

which hot the following terms means the development of an emotional dependence on a drug?

habituation

what uses warm water such as a whirlpool?

hydrotherapy

what used to restore movement to joints and soft tissue?

mobilization

what refers to number of persons sick in a particular population?

morbidity

dementia is an example of what category of mental disorder?

neurocognitive disorder

what term refers to use of splints and braces?

orthotics

treatment designed to reduce the intensity of painful symptoms, but which does not produce a cure is called

palliative therapy

what is an example of anxiety disorder?

phobias

what term means giving second drug to boost effect of another drug?

potentiation

what type of medication used to prevent a disease?

prophylaxis

what is an example of an impulse control disorder

pyromania

nuclear medicine is the use of ???? to produce an image

radioactive substances

contrast studies use what kind of substance?

radiopaque

a patient diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder would have an abnormal sense of

self importance

what term means response to a drug other than desired effect?

side effect

what mental disorder pertains to patients who have physical symptoms for which no physical disease can be determined?

somatic symptom disorders

what term means degree to which substance is poisonous

toxicity

what diagnostic imaging technique uses X-rays to produce cross section?

CT scan