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Chronic Endocrine Conditions Flashcards

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Role of the Thyroid Gland?

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  • Secretes T3, T4 and PTH
  • Primary Function: To increase metabolism and protein synthesis
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Hyperthyroid Treatment

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  1. Anti-thyroid Drugs: Hormone antagonist acting on thyroid gland
  2. Radioactive Iodine: Thyroid cells absorb iodine
  3. Surgery: Thyroidectomy
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Effects of Hyperthyroidism

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  • Insomnia
  • Heat intolerance
  • Weight loss
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Effects of Hypothyroidism

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  • Fatigue
  • Cold intolerance
  • Weight gain
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Hypothyroidism Treatment

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  1. HRT: Levothyroxine
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Causes of Hyperthyroidism

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  • Graves Disease
  • Nodular Thyroid Disease
  • Excessive iodine
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Causes of Hypothyroidism

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  • Autoimmune Disease
  • Thyroid surgery
  • Radiation therapy
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What is Cushing’s Syndrome? What are the clinical manifestations?

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Hyperfunction of the adrenal cortex produces excessive amounts of circulating cortisol or ACTH
Clinical Manifestations: Skin ulcers, cardiac hypertrophy and obesity

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What is Addison’s Disease? What are the clinical manifestations?

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Resulting in severe cortisol insufficiency and decreased aldosterone
Clinical Manifestations: Weight loss, fatigue, hypotension

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What are the 3 Types of Diabetes?

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  1. Type 1
  2. Type 2
  3. Gestational
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How does Type 1 DM develop, present? And how do you treat it?

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Development: Pancreatic beta cell destruction -> reduced endogenous insulin production
Presentation: Weight loss, Polyuria, Fruity Breath
Treatment: Insulin/Hypoglycaemics, Diet, Exercise

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How does Type 2 DM develop, present? And how do you treat it?

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Development: Insulin Resistance
Presentation: Polyuria, Polyphagia, Polydipsia
Treatment: Diet, Insulin/Metformin, Exercise

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How does Gestational DM develop, present? And how do you treat it?

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Development: Pancreatic beta cell dysfunction during pregnancy
Presentation: Polyuria, Fatigue, Weight Loss
Treatment: Frequent BGLs, Insulin, Diet

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Life adjustments and medication considerations for Diabetic patients

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Life Adjustments: Diet, Exercise
Medication Consideration: Metformin, Sulphonylureas

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Role of insulin in diabetic patients

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Regulates energy supply by balancing micronutrient levels during fed state

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