Ch. 9 Therapeutic Terms Flashcards
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radioiodine therapy
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use of radioactive iodine to treat thyroid tumors
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continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII); insulin pump therapy
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use of an implanted insulin pump to regulate insulin injections for a diabetic patient
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antidiabetic drug
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agent used to control blood sugar levels
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antithyroid drug
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agent that blocks the production of thyroid hormones; used to treat hyperthyroidism
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hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
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treatment with a hormone to correct a deficiency
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hypoglycemic; antihyperglycemic
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a drug that lowers blood sugar
