endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography - ACCURATE ANSWER-What does ERCP stand for?
investigate biliary and pancreatic pathology - ACCURATE ANSWER-What is the purpose of ERCP?
orthostatic hypotension - ACCURATE ANSWER-Low blood pressure due to standing upright (dizziness after being supine)
germicide - ACCURATE ANSWER-solution that destroys microorganisms
disinfectant (type of germicide) - ACCURATE ANSWER-solution that prevents/inhibits bacterial growth
compensatory curve will correct itself, determines presence of structural change - ACCURATE ANSWER-What is the purpose of lateral bending for scoliosis
.6mm - ACCURATE ANSWER-Max focal spot size for scaphoid
steroids and antihistamines (Benadryl, Medrol) - ACCURATE ANSWER-Medication that
can be used to prevent a contrast reaction
Slit Camera, pinhole camera, star pattern - ACCURATE ANSWER-3 test tools used to test focal spot
Recorded Detail - ACCURATE ANSWER-Size of focal spot effects penumbra. What does penumbra effect? Line focus principle - ACCURATE ANSWER-angling the target, the effective area of the target is made much smaller than the actual area of electron interaction
measures central venous pressure, allows nutrients and fluid to be instilled - ACCURATE ANSWER-Purpose of a CVP (central venous line)
Brachiocephalic vein at the junction of SVC (or within SVC) - ACCURATE ANSWER-
Best location for a central venous line
R or L Pulmonary Artery - ACCURATE ANSWER-Where is the location of a swan-ganz catheter
Measure wedge, central venous, systolic and diastolic pressure. Withdrawal blood or give fluid/drugs - ACCURATE ANSWER-Purpose of a Swan-Ganz catheter
plia circularis - ACCURATE ANSWER-numerous folds of mucous membrane of small intestine, running transversely for 2/3 of the circumference of the gut
sensitometer and densitometer - ACCURATE ANSWER-Instruments used for sensitometrey
daily - ACCURATE ANSWER-How often is a sensitometrey strip done?
30 - ACCURATE ANSWER-The target skin distance of mobile exams must be no less than ___ cm
Spondylolithesis - ACCURATE ANSWER-defect in the pars interaticularis with forward displacement (usually 4th or 5th vertebrae)
Spondylolysis - ACCURATE ANSWER-breaking down of the vertebrae or replacement of a portion of the vertebral arch w cartilage. Defect in the pars interarticularis without displacement