UNIT 16- ENDOCRINE SYSTEM ABBREVIATIONS Flashcards
Ca
calcium
-The body needs calcium to maintain strong bones and to carry out many important functions. Almost all calcium is stored in bones and teeth, where it supports their structure and hardness.
Fe
iroin
-A deficiency of iron limits oxygen delivery to cells, resulting in fatigue, poor work performance, and decreased immunity. On the other hand, excess amounts of iron can result in toxicity and even death.
K
potassium
- Potassium is a mineral that the body needs to work normally. It helps nerves and muscles communicate. It also helps move nutrients into cells and waste products out of cells. A diet rich in potassium helps to offset some of sodium’s harmful effects on blood pressure.
- fruit from vines, such as grapes and blackberries
- Leafy greens
Na
sodium
-The body uses sodium to control blood pressure and blood volume. Sodium is also needed for your muscles and nerves to work properly.
2 hr pp
2 hour post-prandial (meal) blood glucose test
BMP
basic metabolic panel
-to give your health care provider important information about the current status of your kidneys as well as electrolyte and acid/base balance and level of blood glucose through a blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm.
BS
blood sugar
FBS
fasting blood sugar
GTT
glucose tolerance test
T3
thyroid test (triiodothyronine)
T4
thyroid test (thyroxine)
TSH
thyroid-stimulating hormone
DM
diabetes mellitus
Type 1
Type 1 Diabetes
-formerly known as juvenile diabetes or insulin dependent diabetes
Type 2
type 2 diabetes
-formerly known as adult onset diabetes or non-insulin dependent diabetes
