Chapter 18 Clinical Procedures Flashcards
1
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Measurement of eyeball protrusion (as in Graves disease) with an exophthalmometer.
A
Exophthalmometry
2
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X-ray imaging of endocrine glands in cross-section and other views, to assess size and infiltration by tumor.
A
Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
3
Q
Magnetic waves produce images of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland to locate abnormalities.
A
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
4
Q
Scanner detects radioactivity and visualizes the thyroid gland.
A
Thyroid Scan
5
Q
Sound waves show images of endocrine organs.
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Ultrasound Examination
