gluc/o, glyc/o
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Glucose or sugar.
Example: glycosuria (glucose in the urine)
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- chlorhexidine gluconateAntiseptic used, often in 70% alcohol, for blood donation and blood culture skin prep; WHO advises against…
- fasting blood glucoseGlucose measured after at least 8 hours with no food or drink other than water.
- glucose challenge testPregnancy screening step: the patient, not fasting, drinks a glucose solution and blood is drawn 1 hour…
- glucose tolerance testFasting blood draw, then a measured glucose drink (usually 75 g), then more draws on schedule over up to 3…
- glycolytic inhibitorAdditive, most often sodium fluoride in gray-top tubes, that keeps cells from consuming glucose after…
- hyperglycemiaHigh blood glucose: thirst, dry mouth, frequent urination, blurry vision and tiredness. Report it and follow…
- hypoglycemiaLow blood glucose: shaking, sweating, hunger, a pounding heart or confusion. For an alert patient, offer…
- triglyceridesBlood fats measured in a lipid panel. Eating shortly before the draw raises them, which is why fasting may…
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