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A Nurse Is Preparing a Patient to Undergo Radioactive Iodine

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A nurse is preparing a patient to undergo radioactive iodine uptake testing.The nurse is aware that this test assesses the function of which of the following glands?


Definitions:

Buffy Coat

The layer between the packed red blood cells and plasma in a centrifuged blood sample; this layer contains the white blood cells and platelets.

Centrifuged

The process of using centrifugal force to separate substances of different densities or to remove moisture.

Venipuncture

A medical procedure that involves puncturing a vein with a needle to extract blood or administer medication.

Heparin

A medication used as an anticoagulant to prevent and treat blood clots in the veins, arteries, or lungs.

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