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diagnostic tests and procedures for endocrine disorders
thyroid studies
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
01/30/2023

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Term
high uptake of radioactive iodine is seen with _____ and low uptake is seen with _____
Definition
hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidsim
Term
this test can differentiate benign and malignant nodules as well as other abnormalities
Definition
thyroid scan
Term
pt prep for thyroid scan
Definition
pt must lie still on her back for 20 minutes, pt should not conceive iodine for 1 wk before test
Term
provides high quality images of the thyroid and any nodules
Definition
thyroid ultrasonography
Term
aids in diagnosis of autoimmune thyroid disease
Definition
antithyroglobulin antibody
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