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Know the difference between the different types of allergy testing, such as intradermal test, scratch test, patch test and radioallergosorbent test?
Intradermal Test- is performed by introducing dilute solutions of allergens into the skin of the inner foreman or upper back with a fine-gauge needle.
Scratch Test- is performed to test the patients specific allergies. Extracts of suspected allergens are applied to the patient's skin, usually on the arm or back
Patch Test- you perform it by placing a linen or paper patch on uninvoled skin and then using a dropper to soak the patch with te suspected allergen
Radioallergosorbent Test- the RAST measures blood levels of antibodies to specific allergens
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What type of test is a TB test, how is it given? When is it read?
A tuberculin test, is given intradermal, and it's administered with a needle and syringe. An extract from the tubercle bacillus is injected into the skin, results are read in 48 to 72 hours
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What do they do to treat cancer after surgery is performed?
Radiation therapy or chemotherapy
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Know how the cancer cells divide, Are they fast or clow?
Cancer cells divide rapidly and is fast
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Define cataracts?
cataracts- are cloudy or opaque areas in the normally claer lens of the eye. Cataracts develop gradually, blocking the passage ofo light through the eye. The result is a progressive loss of vision in one or both eyes. Insevere cases you can actually see the cloudy lens through the pupil of the eye.
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Define Sty?
Sty- a sty ( extrenal hordeolum) is the result of an infection of an elelash follicle. A red, painful swelling appears on the edge of the eye an typically forms a white head of pus. The head bursts and drains before it heals in about a week. Applying warm, moist compresses to the sty may help drain sooner.
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What is artroscopy used for?
It enables the orthopedist to see inside a joint, usually the knee or shoulder, with an arthroscope. Arthroscopy is used to give the physician a closer look at conditions such as injuries and dengenerative joint disease and to guide surgical procedures
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How is the prostate gland examined?
through a rectal exam
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What do you teach women to help prevent bladder infections?
to wipe and cleanse the perineal area from front to back to prevent bacteria from the rectumfrom infecting the urethra.
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What does an electrocardiogram do?
provides a measurment of the electrical activity of the heart
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What is a stress test and how is it done?
Involves recording an ECG while the patient is exercising on a stationary bicycle, treadmill or stair stepping ergometer. Measures the patients response to a constant or increasing workload
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What is a myocardial infarction?
A heart attack that occurs when the blood flow to the heart is reduced as a result of blockage in the coronary arteries or their braches
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What is ringworm and where is it found?
A fungal infection. flat lesions on body that are dry and scaly or moist and crusty.
- Feet- athete's foot or tinea pedis, most common
- Groin- jock itch or tinea cruris
- Scalp- tinea capitis
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What is a rsik factor in all types os skin cancer?
Over exposure to the sun
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What are common symptoms of diabetes mellitus?
frequent urination, excessive thirst, extreme hunger, un-explaned weight loss, fatigue, blurry vision
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What does dcreased activity of the thyoid gland cause?
- Hypothyroidism-under production of the hormone thyroxie
- Adults- Myxedema, fatigue, low blood pressure, dry sking/hair, facial puffiness and goiter
- Children- Cretinism, mental and physical retardation
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