Chapter 15 Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology 2009 Delmar

Chapter 15 Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Basic Diagnostic Procedures • • • Vital signs Auscultation Palpation and percussion Basic examination instruments Basic examination positions © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Laboratory Tests • Blood tests • Urinalysis © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Endoscopy • Visual examination • Endoscopic surgery © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Imaging Techniques • • • Radiography (x-ray) Computerized tomography (CT) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Fluoroscopy Diagnostic ultrasound © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Nuclear Medicine • Utilizes radioactive substances for both diagnosis and treatment purposes. © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Radiographic Projections and Positioning • Projections • Positioning • Basic radiographic projections © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Terms Related to Pharmacology • • • Addiction Adverse drug reaction (side effect) Compliance Contraindication Drug interaction © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Terms Related to Pharmacology • • • Palliative Paradoxical drug reaction Placebo Idiosyncratic reaction Potentiation (synergism) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning