NSG 550 Diagnostics Exam 1 Latest Update

NSG 550 Diagnostics Exam 1 Latest Update

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accuracy of a test - CORRECT ANSWER: does the test measure what is is designed to measure

ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) - CORRECT ANSWER: Stimulates adrenal cortex

to release glucocorticoids (cortisol) response to stress fights infection regulates blood sugar and blood pressure and metabolism

ACTH stim test - CORRECT ANSWER: 250 mcg Cosyntropin; measure cortisol before

& 30 & 60 min after injxn; pre or post >18: R/O adrenal insuff

Addison's disease - CORRECT ANSWER: a condition that occurs when the adrenal

glands do not produce enough cortisol or aldosterone

Aldosterone - CORRECT ANSWER: "salt-retaining hormone" which promotes the retention of Na+ by the kidneys. na+ retention promotes water retention, which promotes a higher blood volume and pressure

Alkaline phosphatase - CORRECT ANSWER: alkaline phosphatase levels are high and

the results of liver tests are normal, the problem may be a bone disorder, such as Paget's disease of bone. This disease makes your bones unusually large and weak, causing them to break more easily

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Anion Gap - CORRECT ANSWER: Difference between the concentrations of serum

cations and anions: determined by measuring the concentrations of sodium cations and chloride and bicarbonate anions.

antidiuretic hormone (ADH) - CORRECT ANSWER: influences the absorption of water

by kidney tubules

antinuclear antibody (ANA) - CORRECT ANSWER: test to identify antibodies that attack the nucleus of the individual's own body cells (auto-antibodies)

VERY SPECIFIC NOT SENSITIVE

Antithyroidglobulin antibody - CORRECT ANSWER: level of antibodies

protein found in thyroid cells

less than 116IU

arthroscopy - CORRECT ANSWER: the visual examination of the internal structure of a joint

B cell lymphocytes - CORRECT ANSWER: mature into plasma cells to secrete

antibodies

Bands - CORRECT ANSWER: immature neutrophils

released after injury or inflammation, ACUTE RESPONSE

basophils - CORRECT ANSWER: A circulating leukocyte that produces histamine.

bone scan - CORRECT ANSWER: A test that detects areas of increased or decreased

bone metabolism; test is performed to identify abnormal processes involving the bone such as tumor, infection, or fracture.

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