NCCT Flashcards vol 1

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What are hormones prescribed for?

Back

To replace loss or deficiencies.

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Dispersive electrode

Back

grounding pad placed on the patients to complete the electrical circuit

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Laminectomy

Back

Removal of a portion of the vertebral bone or the lamina

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Bone wax

Back

Wax used to stop bleeding from bone

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Contrast media

Back

outlines walls of hollow tubes or cavities allow internal structures to be viewed on xray

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Arthroplasty

Back

the surgical replacement or reconstruction of a joint

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Antihistamines

Back

Used to prevent or counteract an allergic reaction

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Thrombin

Back

blood enzyme used to control capillary bleeding (often white powder mixed with water or saline to form a solution)

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Surgicel

Back

oxidized cellulose applied directly to an oozing surface to control bleeding

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Bair Hugger

Back

A system used to maintain a patient's core body temperature