MNTII-Quiz2b

blood test to measure the level of substances such as calcium, electrolytes, testosterone, insulin, and glucose. used to assist in determining the function of various endocrine glands

blood test to measure the amt of sugar circulating throughout the body after a 12-hour fast

test to determine the blood sugar level. measured dose of glucose is given to pt, then blood samples are drawn at certain intervals to determine the ability of the pt to use glucose

blood test to measure the concentration of thyroxine (T4) circulating the bloodstream. the iodine becomes bound to the protein in the blood and can be measured. usedful in estabishing thyroid function

test used to measure the levels of hormones in the plasma in the blood

blood test used to measure the levels of thyroxine, triiodothyronine, and thyroid-stimulating hormone in the bloodstream to assist in determining thyroid function

blood test to measure the total amt of calcium to assist in detecting parathyroid and bone disorders

blood test to assist in evaluating glucose metabism. the pt eats a high carb diet and then fasts overnight before the test. then the blood sample is taken 2 hrs after a meal

ultrasound exam of the thyroid that can assist in distinguishing a thyroid nodule from a cyst

test in which radioactive iodine is administered that localizes in the thyroid gland. the gland can then be visualized with a scanning device to detect pathology such as tumors.

large dose of radioactive iodone is given in order to kill thyroid gland cells w/out having to actually do surgery

artificial replacement of hormones in pts w/hyposecretion disorders. may be oral pills, injections, or adhesive skin patches

removal of the adrenal gland through a small incision in the abdomen and using endoscopic instruments

removal of a lobe from an organ. in this case, one love of the thyroid gland.

med given to block production of thyroid hormones in pts w/hypersecretion disorders

although the function of these hormones in the body is regulate carb metab, they also have a strong anti-inflamm action. therefore they are sued to treat severe chronic inflamm diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. long-term use has adverse side effects such as osteoporosis and the symptoms of Cushing's disease. alose used to treat adrenal cortex hyposecretion disorders such as Addison's disease

hormone replacement therapy with human growth hormone in order to stimulate skeletal growth. used to treat children with abnormally short stature

administered to replace insulin for type 1 diabetics or to treat severe type 2 diabetcis

meds taken by mouth that cause a decrease in blood sugar; not used for insulin-dependent pts

hormone replacement therapy for pts w/hypothyroidism or who have had a thyroidectomy

given to control diabetes insipidus and promote reabsorption of water in the kidney tubules