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treatment for prolactinoma MOA

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Dopamine agonists (like bromocriptine/cabergoline)

or transsphenoidal resection

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Adverse effect of anti-psychotics on prolactin

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increase prolactin secretion (most anti-psychotics work via antagonizing dopamine)

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treatment for Acromegaly/ Gigantism (2)

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  1. somatostatin analogs (like Octreotide)

2. GH-R antagonist (pegvisomant)

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treatment for central DI and nocturnal enuresis

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desmopressin (ADH analog)

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enzymes inhibited by Propylthiouracil

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  1. thyroid peroxidase

2. 5’ deiodinase

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enzyme inhibited by methimazole

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thyroid peroxidase

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Which endocrine hormones signal through cAMP? (12)

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“FLAT ChAMP + cal+GHRH+glucagon”

  1. FSH/LH/TSH/hCG (these are all derived from same molecule)
  2. ACTH/CRH
  3. ADH(V2-R)
  4. MSH
  5. PTH/calcitonin
  6. GHRH
  7. Glucagon
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Which endocrine hormones signal through cGMP? (2)

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“BAD GraMPa” (GraMPa=GMP)

  1. BNP/ANP
  2. E’D’RF (NO)
  • think vasodilators
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Which endocrine hormones signal through IP3 (Gq)? (7)

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“GOAT HAG”

  1. GnRH
  2. Oxytocin
  3. ADH (V1-R)
  4. TRH
  5. Histamine (H1-R)
  6. Angiotensin II
  7. Gastrin
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Which endocrine hormones have intracellular receptors? (7)

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“PET CAT on TV”

  1. Progesterone
  2. Estrogen
  3. Testosterone
  4. Cortisonl
  5. Aldosterone
  6. T3/T4
  7. Vit D
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Which endocrine hormones signal via Receptor tyrosine kinase? (5)

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Think growth factors (MAP-kinase pathway)

  1. Insulin
  2. IGF-1
  3. FGF
  4. PDGF
  5. EGF
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Which endocrine hormones signal via Non-receptor tyrosine kinase? (6)

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JAK/STAT pathway
"PIGGlET"
1. Prolactin
2. Immunomodulators (cytokines, IL-2, IL-6, IFN)
3. GH
4. G-CSF
5. Erythropoietin
6. Thrombopoietin
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treatment for Pheochromocytoma?

MOA

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Phenoxybenzamine (also has 16 letters like Pheo)
- irreversible a-antagoist

Follow this with a BB prior to tumor resection

  • Never BB before a-angtagonist (always in alphabetical order) to avoid Hypertensive crisis
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treatment for Thyroid Storm? (4)

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Treat with the 4P’s

  1. BB (propranolol)
  2. Propylthiouracil
  3. Prednisone (decreases conversion of T4–>T3)
  4. Potassium iodine
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treatment for central DI? (2)

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  1. desmopressin

2. hydration

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treatment of nephrogenic DI? (5)

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  1. hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic)
  2. indomethacin (NSAID= decrease renal flow)
  3. amiloride (K-sparing)
  4. hydration
  5. remove offending agent (like lithium)
  • scare body with volume depletion to cause increase proximal tubule saline reabsorption
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Treatment of SIADH ?

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  1. fluid restriction
  2. salt tablets
  3. IV hypertonic saline
  4. diuretics
  5. conivaptan
  6. tolvaptan
  7. demeclocyline
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treatment for Hypopituitarism?

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Hormone replacement

corticosteroids, thyroxine, sex steroids, HG

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treatment for Diabetic ketoacidosis?

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IV fluids
IV insulin
K to replace intracellular stores
Glucose as necessary to prevent hypoglycemia

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Treatment of hyperosmolar hyperglycemia non-ketotic syndrome?

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aggressive IV fluids

insulin therapy

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treatment for glucagonoma

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ocreotide or surgery

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treatment of insulinoma

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surgical resection

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treatment for somatostatinoma

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  1. surgical resection

2. somatostatin analog (octreotide) for symptom control

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treatment for carcinoid syndrome

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  1. surgical resection

2. somatostatin analog (octreotide)

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treatment for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
PPi or surgery
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treatment STRATEGIES for Type1 DM (2)
1. low carb diet | 2. insulin replacement
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treatment STRATEGIES for Type2 DM (4)
1. dietary modification and exercise for weight loss 2. oral agents 3. non-insulin injectables 4. insulin replacementq
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treatment STRATEGIES for Gestational DM (2)
1. dietary modification and exercise | 2. insulin replacement if lifestyle modification fails
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Rapid-acting insulin: | Name 3
"LAG" 1. lispro 2. aspart 3. glulisine
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Rapid-acting insulin: | MOA (liver, muscle, fat)
-binds Insulin-R rapidly Liver: increase glycogen stores Muscle: increase glycogen, increase protein synth, increase K+ uptake Fat: increase TG storage
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Rapid-acting insulin: Clinical Use Risk/Concerns
Use: type 1, type 2, Gestational DM (postprandial glucose) 1. hypoglycemia 2. lipodystrophy/ weight gain 3. hypersensitivity rxn (rare)
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Short acting Insulin: Alternative name Clinical use (4)
Regular Insuline Use: 1. Type 1, type 2, Gestational DM 2. DKA (IV) 3. hyperkalemia (+ glucose) 4. stress hyperglycemia
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Intermediate acting Insulin: Alternative name Clinical use
NPH Use: Type 1, type 2, Gestational DM
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Long-Acting Insulin: Name (2) clinical use
Detemir and Glargine Use: Type 1, type 2, Gestational DM (basal glucose control)
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Metformin: Class MOA
Biguanide 1. decrease gluconeogenesis 2. increase glycolysis 3. increase peripheral glucose uptake/insulin sensitivity
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Metformin: Admin Clinical Use Adverse
Oral -Type 2 DM (first line, also causes weight loss) (can be used in pt w/o islet function 1. GI upset 2. lactic acidosis (contra in Renal insufficiency)
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Sulfonylureas: Name 1st generation (2) Name 2nd generation (3)
First gen: 1. chlorpropamide 2. tolbutamide Second gen: "lots of 'G's'" 1. glimepiride 2. glipizide 3. glyburide
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Sulfonylureas: MOA Clinical Use (1)
- close K+ channels in Beta-cell membrane--> cell depot--> insulin release via increase Ca+2 - stimulate release of endogenous insulin Use: Type 2 DM (requires some islet function)
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Sulfonylureas: | Adverse (4)
1. hypoglycemia (esp. in renal failure) 2. weight gain First gen: disulfiram-like Rxn 2nd gen: hypoglycemia
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Glitazones/Thiazolidinediones: Name (2) MOA
1. Pioglitazone 2. Rosiglitazone increase insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissue via binding PPAR-g nuclear transcription regulator
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Glitazones/Thiazolidinediones: Clinical Use Adverse
Mono or combo in Type2 DM **SAFE IN RENAL IMPAIRMENT 1. Weight gain/edema 2. Hepatotox 3. Heart failure 4. increase risk of fractures
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Should patients with renal failure use Metformin?
NO
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Meglitinides: Name 2 MOA
1. Nateglinide 2. Repaglinide Stimulate postprandial insulin release via binding K+ channels on Beta-cells (site differ from sulfonylureas)
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Meglitinides: Clinical Use Adverse (2)
Monotherapy or w/ Metformin in Type2 DM 1. Hypoglycemia (increase with renal failure) 2. weight gain
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GLP-1 analogs: Name 2. Which is SC injection? MOA (4)
``` 1. Exenatide 2 Liraglutide (sc injection) ``` increase glucose-dependent insulin release decrease glucagon release decrease insulin gastric emptying increase satiety
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GLP-1 analog: Clinical Use Adverse (3)
Type 2 DM 1. N/V 2. Pancreatitis 3. modest weight loss
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DPP-4 inhib: Name 3 MOA
1. Linagliptin 2. Saxagliptin 3. Sitagliptin inhib DPP-4 enzyme that deactivates GLP-1 --> increase glucose-dependent insulin release decrease glucagon decrease gastric emptying increase satiety
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DPP-4 inhib: Clinical Use Adverse (1)
Type 2 DM | 1. Mild urinary or respiratory infections weight neutral
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Amylin analogs: Name 1. Admin MOA
Pramlintide (SC injection decrease gastric emptying decrease glucagon
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Amylin analogs: Use Adverse(2)
Type 1 & Type 2 DM 1. Hypoglycemia (in setting of mistimed prandial insulin) 2. N/D
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Sodium-glucose Co Transporter 2 Inhib (SGLT-2): Name 3 MOA
1. Canagliflozin 2. Dapagliflozin 3. Empagliflozin Block reabsorption of Glucose in PCT
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SGLT-2: Clinical Use Adverse (4)
Type 2 DM 1. Glucosuria 2. UTIs/ vaginal yeast infections 3. hyperkalemia 4. dehydration (orthostatic hypotension)
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a-glucosidase inhib: Name 2 MOA
1. Acarbose 2. Miglitol inhib intestinal brush-border a-glucosidase delayed Carb hydrolysis and glucose absorption -->decresae postrandial hyperglycemia
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a-glucosidase inhib: Clinical use Adverse(1)
Type 2 DM 1. GI disturbance
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Thionamides: | Name 2
1. Propylthiouracil (PTU) | 2. Methimazole
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Thionamides: | MOA
Both block Block thyroid peroxidase --inhib oxidation of Iodide & organification/coupling of iodine-->inhib thyroid hormone synthesis Propylthiouracil also blocks 5'-deiodinase-->decrease peripheral conversion of T4-to-T3
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Thionamides: Clinical use / which is safe in pregnancy? Adverse
1. Hyperthyroidism 2. PTU=Pregnancy (methimazole= aplasia cutis teratogen) Adverse: 1. Skin rash 2. Agranulocytosis (rare) 3. aplastic anemia 4. hepatotox
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Levothyroxine mimics
T4
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Triiodothyronine mimics
T3
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Levothyroxine/Triiodothyronine: MOA Clinical use (3) Adverse (4)
MOA: thyroid hormone replacement Use: 1. Hypothyroidism 2. Myxedema 3. Weight loss supplement (off label) Adverse: Tachycardia, Heat intolerance, tremors, arrhythmias
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Conivaptan and Tolvaptan: MOA Clinical Use
ADH antagonists 1. SIADH (block action of ADH at V2-R)
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Demopressin: | Clinical use
Central DI
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``` GH: clinical use (2) ```
1. GH deficiency | 2. Turner syndrome
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``` Oxytocin: Clinical use (3) ```
1. stimulates labor/ uterine contractions 2. control uterine hemorrhage 3. milk-let down
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``` Somatostatin analog (octreotide): Clinical use (5) ```
1. acromegaly 2. carcinoid syndrome 3. gastrinoma 4. glucagonoma 5. esophageal varices
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Demeclocycline: MOA Clinical Use Adverse (3)
``` ADH antagonist (member of tetracycline family) Tx: SIADH ``` Adverse: 1. Nephrogenic DI 2. Photosensitivity 3. Abnorm Bone/teeth
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Glucocorticoids: | Name 6
1. Beclomethasone 2. Dexamethasone 3. Hydrocortisone 4. Mehtylpredisolone 5. Prednisone 6. triamcinolone
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Glucocorticoids: | MOA
``` Metabolic/catabolic/anti-inflam/immunosuppressive mediated by: 1. glucocorticoid response elements 2. inhib phospholipase A2 3. inhib NF-kB ```
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``` Glucocorticoids: Clinical Use (4) ```
1. Adrenal insuff/ Addison/ Cong. adrenal hyperplasia 2. inflamm 3. immunosuppression 4. asthma/allergies
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Glucocorticoids: | Adverse (6)
1. Iatrogentic Cushings 2. Adrenal insuff when abruptly discontinued after chronic use 3. adrenocortical atrophy 4. peptic ulcers 5. steroid diabetes 6. steroid psychosis cateracts
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Signs/Symp of Cushings
1. hypertension 2. weight gain/moon face/truncal obesity, buffalo hump 3. thinning of skin, striae 4. acne/amenorrhea 5. hyperglycemia 6. osteoporosis 7. immunosuppression
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Fludrocortisone: MOA Clinical Use Adverse
- Synthetic analog of aldosterone w/ little glucocorticoid effects - Use: Mineralocorticoid replacement for primary adrenal insuff - Adverse: like glucocorticoids (edema/HF/hyperpigmentation)
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Cinacalcet: MOA Clinical Use Adverse
- sensitizes Ca+2 sensing receptor in parathyroid gland to circulating Ca+2--> decrease PTH - primary/secondary hyperPTH - Hypocalcemia
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treatment for Turner Syndrome
GH
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Which DM drugs cause Weight gain?
1. insulin 2. Sulfonylureas (both generations) 3. Glitazones/Thiazolidinediones 4. Meglitinides

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