Endo FA Flashcards
Lab findings in Hashimoto’s
High TSH, low T4, and antiTPO antibodies
Exopthalmos, pretibial myxedema and low TSH
Grave’s
Most common cause of Cushing’s syndrome. Second?
Iatrogenic corticosteroid administration; Cushing’s disease
Hypocalcemia, high phosphorus, low PTH
Hypoparathyroidism
“Stones, bones, groans, psychiatric overtones”
Signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia
Headache, weakness, polyuria. Hypertension and tetany on exam; labs show hypernatremia, hypokalemia, and metabolic alkalosis
Primary hyperaldo (Conn’s syndrome or bilateral adrenal hyperplasia)
Tavhycardia, BP swings, headache, diaphoresis, AMS, sense of panic
Pheochromocytoma
What med should be used first to treat pheo?
Alpha antagonist (phentolamine, phenoxybenzamine)
History of lithium use; copious dilute urine
Nephrogenic DI
Treatment of central DI
Restrict free water and DDAVP
Post op pt with significant pain; hypernatremia and euvolemia
SIADH
Antidiabetic associated with lactic acidosis
Metformin
Weaknes, nausea, vomiting, wt loss, skin pigmentation, hyponatremia and hyperkalemia. Treatment?
(Addison’s/primary adrenal insufficiency). Gluco and mineralocorticoids + IV fluids
Goal Hgb A1C for diabetic
Treatment of DKA
Fluids, insulin, electrolyte repletion (K)
