Week 5 Study Guide Flashcards
(22 cards)
List some names of endocrine glands in the body.
Pituitary, Pineal, Thyroid + Parathyroid, Pancreas, Ovaries/Testicles, Thymus, Adrenal
What is the difference between an endocrine gland and exocrine gland?
Which gland is located at the base of the brain and is called the master gland?
Pituitary
Which gland is in the neck and has a butterfly shape?
Thyroid. On either side of the larynx
Which endocrine gland is located on the top of the kidneys?
Adrenal glands
Which gland lies behind the stomach and secretes insulin?
Pancreas
Which gland has the capability of being endocrine and exocrine gland? What is each part secreting?
Pancreas. Each secreting in glucagon
Which exocrine gland digests proteins, fats, and carbohydrates?
Pancreas
Name a small gland that is in the center of the brain?
Pineal Gland
Does thoracic cavity contain any gland?
Thymus Gland
Which of the endocrine glands has an anterior portion and a posterior portion?
Pituitary Gland
When you block out specific times on the appointment schedule, this is called:
A matrix
Define these diseases:
Acromegaly
Grave’s Disease
Prolactinoma
A. Abnormal enlargement of extremities (hands and feet)
B. Hyperthyroidism. Over secretion of the thyroid gland
C. Slow growing tumor of the pituitary gland
What is the billing method used in a small practice?
Monthly billing
What billing method is used in large practices?
Cycle billing
Define computerized billing
Allows to be pulled from electronic medical records. Populated in the financial components on the patient account
Define the following
A. NSF
B. Third Party
C. Credit Balance
D. Collection Agency
A. No sufficient funds
B.
C. When an account is over paid
D.
What ones the insurance ed the patient to have before visiting a specialist?
A Referral
The thymus gland
Located near the midline of the thoracic cavity
Weekly schedule to providers.
Should be accessible to everyone in the office
Office polices
Should be outlined at the initial visit.
