A physician suspects his client may have a hyperthyroid disorder. Which test will be ordered for his client?
a. adrenal scintigraphy c. thyroid sonogram
b. radioactive iodine uptake d. thyroid echogram
B
The Radioactive Iodine Uptake test (RAIU) is the oral administration of radioactive iodine-123 or I-131, followed by the scanning of the thyroid gland to measure the uptake of the iodine. This test is used to detect primary vs. secondary causes of thyroid disorders. An increased uptake of iodine will be seen in hyperthyroid disorders.
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A client is admitted with inflamed soft tissue folds around his nail plates. Which question by the nurse elicits the most useful information about the possible condition?
a. "What do you do for a living?" b. "Do you keep your nails manicured?" c. "Do you have diabetes?" d. "Have you had any fungal nail infec-tions?"
The term hypo means too ________ and the term hyper means too ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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1. Azoles 2. Antibiotics 3. Antivirals 4. HAART