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HOSA: Med Term Endocrine Part 6
This deck covers key concepts and tests related to the endocrine system, specifically focusing on thyroid function and glucose monitoring.
describe RADIOACTIVE IODINE UPTAKE TEST (RAIU)
radioactive iodine ingested orally & radioactivity measured 6-24 hrs later w/gamma probe; measure thyroid function
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Definition
describe RADIOACTIVE IODINE UPTAKE TEST (RAIU)
radioactive iodine ingested orally & radioactivity measured 6-24 hrs later w/gamma probe; measure thyroid function
describe THYROID-STIMULATING HORMONE ASSAY
measures circulating blood level of TSH to detect abnormal thyroid activity from excessive pituitary stimulation
define THYROID SCAN
measures thyroid function
define FASTING BLOOD SUGAR TEST (FBS)
measure glucose after not eating for 8-12 hrs to screen for diabetes/other diseases & monitor treatment
aka: fasting blood sugar test
fasting plasma glucose test or fasting glucose
describe ORAL GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST (OGTT)
fast for at least 8 hrs for baseline blood draw then drink liquid w/high glucose & test glucose 1 & 2 hrs later; diagnose type 2/gestational diabetes
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
describe RADIOACTIVE IODINE UPTAKE TEST (RAIU) | radioactive iodine ingested orally & radioactivity measured 6-24 hrs later w/gamma probe; measure thyroid function |
describe THYROID-STIMULATING HORMONE ASSAY | measures circulating blood level of TSH to detect abnormal thyroid activity from excessive pituitary stimulation |
define THYROID SCAN | measures thyroid function |
define FASTING BLOOD SUGAR TEST (FBS) | measure glucose after not eating for 8-12 hrs to screen for diabetes/other diseases & monitor treatment |
aka: fasting blood sugar test | fasting plasma glucose test or fasting glucose |
describe ORAL GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST (OGTT) | fast for at least 8 hrs for baseline blood draw then drink liquid w/high glucose & test glucose 1 & 2 hrs later; diagnose type 2/gestational diabetes |
define HOME BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING | measure current blood sugar level w/blood drop |
define CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING (CGM) | sensor under skin tests cellular fluid & transmit finding to device to track glucose over 24 hrs |
define HEMOGLOBIN A1c TESTING | blood test to measure avg blood sugar over past 3-4 months |
aka: hemoglobin A1c testing | HbA1c or A1c |
define FRUCTOSAMINE TEST | measure avg blood sugar over past 3 weeks to detect changes faster than HbA1c |
describe BLOOD SERUM TEST | group of tests to measure blood for specific levels of hormones/other substances to determine how well glands & organs function; substances = LH, FSH, ACTH, ADH, GH, cortisol, progesterone, insulin, testosterone, Ca, Na, K, glucose |
define CATECHOLAMINES TESTS | patient collects urine over 24 hrs to measure catecholamines to detect/monitor pheochromocytoma or neuroblastoma |
define CATECHOLAMINES | hormones secreted by adrenal medulla measured thru urine or blood |
define GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST (GTT) | glucose given & blood drawn @ different times to determine response to insulin & diagnose diabetes |
define HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN TEST (qualitative) | determine if HCG is in blood/urine to determine pregnancy |
define HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN TEST(quantitative) | measures amnt of HCG in blood to diagnose abnormal conditions (ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, testicular/ovarian cancer) & fetal age |
aka: human chorionic gonadotropin tests | HCG tests |
define PROTEIN-BOUND IODINE TEST (PBI) | blood test indirectly measure thyroid activity by finding amnt of protein-bound iodine in blood to estimate amnt of thyroid hormone |
define RADIOIMMUNOASSAY (RIA) | radioactive chemical injected in blood measure very small amnt of substances in plasma, specifically protein-bound hormones |
define THYROID &/or PARAYTHYROID ULTRASOUND (US) | ultrasound check for size of glands & determine if lump is cyst or tumor |
describe THYROID FUNCTION TEST (TFT) | panel of tests determine thyroid function; high levels can aggravate male reproductive disorders; parts = LATS test, TSH test, TBG test, t4 test, T3RU test, T3 test |
define LONG ACTING THYROID STIMULATOR TEST (LATS) test | detect LATS in blood; LATS can lead to hyperthyroidism |
define THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE (TSH) TEST | measure amnt of TSH in blood & most accurate for thyroid activity |
describe THYROXINE-BINDING GLOBULIN (TBG) TEST | measure amnt of thyroxine-binding globulin in blood & reliable indicator of T3 & T4 levels (bc it binds to it) |
define THYROXINE (t4) TEST | measure amnt of t4 |
define TRIIODOTHYRONINE RESIN UPTAKE (T3RU) TEST | measure amnt of T4 in blood by testing for T3RU levels |
define TRIIODOTHYRONINE (T3) TEST | measure amnt of T3 |