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ENDO: Dx & Tx

Endocrine system procedures and abbreviations.

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radioactive iodine uptake test (RAIU) uses radioactive iodine administered orally to measure thyroid function. The amount of radioactivity in the thyroid is measured 6 to 24 hours later using a handheld instrument called a gamma probe.
thyroid-stimulating hormone essay Detects abnormal thyroid activity by measuring circulating blood level of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) causing excessive pituitary stimulation
fasting blood sugar (FBS) measurement of blood sugar level after fasting (not eating) for 8to 12 hours
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) most commonly performed to diagnose gestational diabetes. After fasting at least 8 hours, the patient drinks a liquid containing a high concentration of sugar, and the blood glucose level is tested after 1 hour and again after 2 hours.
random blood glucose measures current blood glucose level without fasting
hemoglobin A1c testing (HbA1c) a blood test that measures the average blood glucose level over the previous 3-4 months
Human Growth Hormone (HGH) a synthetic version of the growth hormone that is administered to stimulate growth when the natural supply of growth hormone is insufficient for normal development
antithyroid drugs a medication administered to slow the ability of the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones
radioactive iodine treatment (RAI) oral administration of radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells
lobectomy surgical removal of a lobe of the thyroid gland
synthetic thyroid hormones oral medications administered to replace lost thyroid function
cortisone synthetic equivalent of corticosteroids produced by the adrenal glands
Epinephrine Auto-Injector -AKA EpiPen -Used to treat conditions such as allergic reaction, shock, and cardiac arrest
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