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endocrine
diagnostic procedures
Question | Answer |
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measurement of the level of sugar in the blood | Blood Glucose |
measurement of blood sugar levels after a meal | Postparandial blood glucose |
measurement of the body's ability to metabolize carbs by administering a prescribed amount of glucose after a fasting period, then measuring blood and uring for glucose levels every 4-6 hours | Glucose tolerance test |
a molecule of hemoglobin, the level of which rises in the blood as a result of an increased level of sugar | Glycohemoglobin (HbA1c) |
measurement of the specific ions: sodium, potassium and chloride along with carbon dioxide in the blood | Electrolyte panel |
measurement of thyroid hormone levels in blood plasma including T3, T4 and TSH | Thyroid function study |
clemical tests to determine the presence of sugar or ketone bodies in urine | Urine glucose and keytone studies |
radionuclide scan of the thyroid to visualiz the radioactive accumulation of previously injected isotopes to detect thyroid nodules or tumors | Thyroid uptake images |
excision of the adrenal glands | Adrenalectomy |
excision of the pituitary gland | Hypophysectomy |
excision of the pancreas | Pancreatectomy |
excision of the parathyroid glands | Parathyroidectomy |
excision of the thymus gland | Thymectomy |
excision of the thyroid gland | Thyroidectomy |
use of an insulin delivery device that is worn on the body and subcutaneously infuses doses of insulin programmed according to the individual needs | Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSH) |
a drug that lowers the blood glucose level | Hypoglycemic |
an agent that blocks the production of thyroid hormones | Antithyroid |
agents used to control blood sugar | Antidiabetic |
treatment with a hormone to correct dediciency | Hormone replacement therapy |