Ch. 9 Diagnostic Tests & Procedures Flashcards Preview

Medical Terminology > Ch. 9 Diagnostic Tests & Procedures > Flashcards

Flashcards in Ch. 9 Diagnostic Tests & Procedures Deck (12)
Loading flashcards...
0
Q

fasting blood sugar (FBS)

A

measurement of the level of sugar in the blood after fasting for 12 hours

1
Q

blood sugar; blood glucose

A

measurement of the level of sugar in the blood

2
Q

postprandial blood sugar (PPBS)

A

measurement of blood sugar level 2 hours after a meal

3
Q

glucose tolerance test (GTT)

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 for 4-6 hours

4
Q

glycohemoglobin; glycosylated hemoglobin (HbAlc)

A

a molecule in hemoglobin, the level of which rises in the blood as a result of an increased level of blood sugar; common blood test for diabetes

5
Q

electrolyte panel

A

measurement of the the level of specific ions along with carbon dioxide in the blood

6
Q

thyroid function study

A

measurement of thyroid hormone levels in the blood plasma to determine the efficiency of glandular secretions, including T3, T4, and TSH

7
Q

urine sugar and ketone studies

A

chemical tests used to determine the presence of glucose or ketone bodies in the urine; used as a screen for diabetes

8
Q

computed tomography (CT)

A

CT of the head is used to obtain a transverse view of the pituitary gland

9
Q

magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

A

non-ionizing images of magnetic resonance useful for identifying abnormalities in the endocrine system

10
Q

sonography

A

sonographic images are used to identify endocrine pathology

11
Q

thyroid uptake and image

A

radionuclide scan of the thyroid to visualize the radioactive accumulation of previously injected isotopes to detect thyroid nodules or tumors

Decks in Medical Terminology Class (120):