Question | Answer |
____________ is the measurement of the level of sugar in the blood. | Blood glucose |
The measurement of blood sugar levels after a meal is called? | Postprandial blood glucose |
Define a Glucose tolerance test | The process used to obtain a measurement of the body’s ability to metabolize carbohydrates by administering a prescribed amount of glucose after a fasting period, then measuring blood and urine for glucose levels every hour to 4-6 hours |
What is Glycohemoglobin (HbA1c)? | a molecule of hemoglobin, the level of which rises in the blood as a result of an increased level of sugar |
To obtain the measurement of the specific ions; sodium, potassium and chloride along with carbon dioxide in the blood, you would order ____________. | Electrolyte panel |
What test would you run to obtain a measurement of thyroid hormone levels in blood plasma including T3, T4 and TSH? | Thyroid function study |
What do we call chemical tests that are used to determine the presence of sugar or ketone bodies in urine? | Urine glucose and ketone studies |
What are Thyroid uptake images? | radionuclide scans of the thyroid to visualize the radioactive accumulation of previously injected isotopes to detect thyroid nodules or tumors |
_____________ is the excision of the adrenal glands. | Adrenalectomy |
____________ is the excision of the pituitary gland. | Hypophysectomy |
_____________ is the excision of the pancreas. | Pancreatectomy |
______________ is the excision of the parathyroid glands. | Parathyroidectomy |
__________ is the excision of the thymus gland. | Thymectomy |
__________ is the excision of the thyroid gland. | Thyroidectomy |
use of an insulin delivery device that is worm on the body and subcutaneously infuses doses of insulin programmed according to the individual needs is called? | Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSH) |
What is the classification of a drug that lowers the blood glucose level? | Hypoglycemic |
What is the classification of an agent that blocks the production of thyroid hormones? | Antithyroid |
What is the classification of agents used to control blood sugar? | Antidiabetic |
Define Hormone replacement therapy: | Treatment with a hormone to correct deficiency |