Pathology
Enlargement of the extremities
What is acromegaly?
parathyroidectomy
What is the excision of one or more parathyroid glands, usually to control hyperparathyroidism?
glucose tolerance test
What is a screening test in which a dose of glucose is administered and blood samples are taken at regular intervals following the dose to determine how quickly glucose is cleared from the blood?
increase skeletal growth
What are Growth Hormone Replacements?
Increased formation & secretion of urine
What is diuresis?
Insulin delivery
What is the use of a small insulin device that delivers subcutaneous insulin?
Test that detects an increase or decrease in thyroid function
What is a thyroid function test?
synthetic hormones used to supplement in disease processes
What is Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Hypercalcemia
What is a condition of elevated blood calcium levels?
Hypophysectomy
What is a minimally invasive endoscopic surgery to excise the pituitary gland?
Blood test used to diagnose and manage type 1 and type 2 diabetes
What is A1c test?
Insulins
What are synthetic/animal replacement hormones used to promote use of glucose by cells?
Hyperkalemia
What is a condition of elevated blood potassium levels?
excision, removal of the thymus
What is Thymectomy?
Fasting Blood Sugar
What is a test that measures glucose levels in a blood sample?
Oral Antidiabetics
What are used to treat DM2 by stimulating the pancreas to produce more insulin & reduce insulin resistance in peripheral cells?
What is Cushing Syndrome?
excision, removal of the adrenal gland
What is Adrenalectomy?
Exophthalmometry
What is measuring the degree of forward displacement of the eyeball?
Thyroid supplements
What are used to replace/support normal thyroid hormone levels?