AHS 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Endocrinology, Glycated Hemoglobin, Thyroid Function Tests
1.1. When a patient is examined for endocrine problems, many of
the findings are the same things that the patient noticed and
reported. The examiner may notice that the patient is much
taller or shorter than average, or that the patient may be
overweight or underweight. Patients may have incorrect sexual
traits as well, or swelling or fat that is more pronounced in
certain parts of the body.
1.2. Much of what is left for the data collection relates to
laboratory testing. The tests check either the level of hormones
in the blood or their effect.
1.3. -emia/-uria
1.3.1. Acidemia: abnormal acidity of the blood
1.3.2. Alkalemia: abnormal alkalinity of the blood
1.3.3. Calciuria: calcium in the urine
1.3.4. Cholermia: increased chloride in the blood
1.3.5. Euglycemia: good blood sugar
1.3.6. Glucosuria: sugar in the urine
1.3.7. Hypercalcemia: excessive calcium in the blood
1.3.8. Hypercholesterolemia: excessive cholesterol in the blood
1.3.9. Hyperglycemia: high blood sugar
1.3.10. Hyperkalemia: excessive potassium in the blood
1.3.11. Hyperlipidemia: excessive fat in the blood
1.3.12. Hypernatremia: excessive salt in the blood
1.3.13. Hyperphosphatemia: excessive phosphate in the blood
1.3.14. Hypoglycemia: low blood sugar
1.3.15. Ketonuria: ketone bodies in the urine
1.3.16. Polyuria: excessive urination
1.3.17. Uremia: presence of urinary waste in the blood
1.4. Hormones
1.4.1. Adrenaline: hormone secreted by the adrenal gland
1.4.2. Epinephrine: hormone secreted by the adrenal gland
1.4.3. Adrenocorticotropic hormone: hormone secreted by the
pituitary gland that stimulates the cortex of the adrenal
gland
1.4.4. Corticotropin: shorter name for adrenocorticotropic
hormone
1.4.5. Glucagon: hormone secreted by the pancreas that
stimulates the liver to increase blood sugar levels
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