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Endocrine Procedure Quiz

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____________ is the measurement of the level of sugar in the blood.   Blood glucose  
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The measurement of blood sugar levels after a meal is called?   Postprandial blood glucose  
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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  
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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  
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To obtain the measurement of the specific ions; sodium, potassium and chloride along with carbon dioxide in the blood, you would order ____________.   Electrolyte panel  
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What test would you run to obtain a measurement of thyroid hormone levels in blood plasma including T3, T4 and TSH?   Thyroid function study  
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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  
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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  
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_____________ is the excision of the adrenal glands.   Adrenalectomy  
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____________ is the excision of the pituitary gland.   Hypophysectomy  
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_____________ is the excision of the pancreas.   Pancreatectomy  
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______________ is the excision of the parathyroid glands.   Parathyroidectomy  
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__________ is the excision of the thymus gland.   Thymectomy  
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__________ is the excision of the thyroid gland.   Thyroidectomy  
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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)  
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What is the classification of a drug that lowers the blood glucose level?   Hypoglycemic  
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What is the classification of an agent that blocks the production of thyroid hormones?   Antithyroid  
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What is the classification of agents used to control blood sugar?   Antidiabetic  
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Define Hormone replacement therapy:   Treatment with a hormone to correct deficiency  
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