Diagnostics Tests and Procedures
What is Bone Scan?
Nuclear scan that detects fractures, tumors, or infections
X-ray test that measures bone loss or osteoporosis
What is Antibiotic?
Drug used to fight off or prevent infection
What is SOB?
Shortness of Breath
What is Bradycardia?
Abnormally slow heart rate
What is X-ray?
Radiographic image to diagnose skeletal changes
What is Lumbar Puncture?
Needle aspiration of spinal canal fluid in the lower back
What is Immunosuppressant?
Drug used to treat certain conditions (such as psoriasis and eczema) by suppressing the immune system
What is BP?
Blood pressure
What is Arthritis?
Inflammation of the joints
What is CT Scan?
Produces cross sectional body images to identify bone injury or disease
What is ORIF?
Open reduction internal fixation, surgical alignment with rods, plates, and screws
What is Antipruritic?
Drug used to reduce itching. Itching is a symptom associated with many skin disorders.
What is CV?
Cardiovascular
What is Hyperhydrosis?
Excessive amount of sweating
What is MRI?
Non Invasive scan using magnets and radio waves to see soft tissue
What is Arthrodesis?
Surgical immobilization (fusion) of a joint
What is Anesthetic?
Drug that causes a reversible loss of sensation or pain; used to deaden pain temporarily.
What is Hx?
History
What is Adhesion?
In a disease condition, the formation of a fibrous band of tissue that holds two surfaces together due to inflammation or trauma
What is Rheumatoid Factor?
Blood test to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis
What is Bursectomy?
Surgical removal of a bursa
What is Corticosteroid?
Drug used to treat skin conditions linked to autoimmune diseases, such as vasculitis, and inflammatory diseases, such as eczema and psoriasis
What is ADLs?
Activities of Daily Living
Total paralysis on one side of the body