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
