Endocrine 1 Flashcards

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✂️The initial treatment of DKA is …..

DKA = Diabetic Ketoacidosis

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IV fluids with short-acting insulin
➡️ Fluids first to restore perfusion
➡️ Then insulin to correct hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis

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What are the key clinical features of DKA⁉️

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🚩 Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
🚩 Fruity breath odor, dyspnea, tachypnea (Kussmaul breathing)
🚩 Tachycardia, hypotension, lethargy

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What laboratory findings are characteristic of DKA⁉️

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🚩Hyperglycemia (300–600 mg/dL)
🚩 Positive serum/urine ketones
🚩 Metabolic acidosis (low pH, low bicarbonate)

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What are the major steps in DKA management⁉️

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🔹IV fluids ➡️ restore volume
🔹 Insulin ➡️ short-acting to reduce glucose/ketones
🔹 Potassium ➡️ added if low or normal
🔹 Bicarbonate ➡️ only if pH < 7.0
🔹 Identify and treat the cause (e.g. infection, infarction)

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What are serious complications of DKA⁉️

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🚨 Cerebral edema — most serious
⚠️ Others: ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome), GI bleeding, venous thrombosis

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Which antidiabetic drug causes weight loss⁉️

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Liraglutide
🧠 A GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist
➡️ Increases insulin, suppresses glucagon, slows gastric emptying
💡 Associated with mild weight loss
⚠️ Main side effect = nausea

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Which antidiabetic drugs are associated with weight gain⁉️

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Insulin & insulin analogs
Sulfonylureas & non-sulfonylurea secretagogues (e.g., Repaglinide)
Thiazolidinediones (e.g., Rosiglitazone)

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What is the effect of sitagliptin on weight⁉️

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🧠 Weight neutral
✅ Does not cause weight gain
✅ Does not cause weight loss

📝sitagliptinis a DPP-4 inhibitor (dipeptidyl peptidase-4)

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What is the treatment of subacute thyroiditis⁉️

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NSAIDs or aspirin for pain/inflammation
Glucocorticoids for severe/refractory cases
Beta-blockers for thyrotoxic symptoms
⛔ Antithyroid drugs have no role
➡️ Use thyroid hormone replacement if hypothyroid phase is prolonged

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What are the 3 phases of subacute thyroiditis progression⁉️

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  1. Thyrotoxic phase → ↑ T3/T4
  2. Hypothyroid phase → ↓ thyroid hormones
  3. Recovery phase → return to euthyroid state
    ⚠️ 15% may develop permanent hypothyroidism.
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How can subacute thyroiditis be differentiated from Graves’ disease and toxic adenoma on scan⁉️

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📸 Subacute thyroiditis → low/absent uptake
📸 Graves’ disease → diffuse increased uptake
📸 Toxic adenoma → focal increased uptake

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What is the role of the radioactive iodine uptake test in subacute thyroiditis⁉️

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🔬 Low or absent uptake due to thyroid inflammation and hormone leakage
✅ Helps differentiate from Graves’ disease or toxic adenoma (which show increased uptake)

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🧠Key clues to diagnose a case of Subacute thyroiditis (de Quervain’s thyroiditis)

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🔹Post-viral onset
🔹Painful, tender thyroid
🔹Transient hyperthyroidism(e.g. tremor, tachycardia)
🔹Elevated ESR
🔹↓ TSH
🔹Decreased RAIU due to release (not overproduction) of thyroid hormone

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What is the next step if TSH is elevated in suspected hypothyroidism⁉️

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➡️ Measure free T4 (FT4)
🔹 FT4 low → Primary hypothyroidism
🔹 FT4 normal → Mild hypothyroidism

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What is the diagnosis if TSH is high and FT4 is low⁉️

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Primary hypothyroidism

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What is the diagnosis when TSH is high, FT4 is low, and TPO antibodies are positive⁉️

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Autoimmune hypothyroidism → Start T4 treatment.

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How is mild hypothyroidism managed if TPO antibodies are positive or patient is symptomatic⁉️

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Start T4 treatment

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What is the next step when TSH is normal but pituitary disease is suspected in hypothyroidism⁉️

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➡️ Measure FT4
🔻 If low → Evaluate pituitary function (rule out drug effects, sick euthyroid, etc.)

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What is the next step in a patient with low TSH and normal FT4⁉️

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➡️ Measure FT3
🔹 If high → ✅ T3 toxicosis
🔹 If normal → ✅ Subclinical hyperthyroidism → Follow-up in 6–12 weeks

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What does low TSH with elevated FT4 indicate, and what is the next step⁉️

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Primary thyrotoxicosis
➡️ Look for Graves’ disease features (e.g. ophthalmopathy, dermopathy, diffuse goiter)

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What if Graves’ disease features are absent in primary thyrotoxicosis( low TSH with elevated FT4 )⁉️

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➡️ Check for multinodular goiter or toxic adenoma

 🔹 If present → ✅ Toxic nodular hyperthyroidism
 🔹 If absent → Measure radionuclide uptake

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What does low radionuclide uptake suggest in thyrotoxicosis⁉️

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Destructive thyroiditis,
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iodine excess,
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hormone ingestion

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What are possible causes if radionuclide uptake is normal or high in thyrotoxicosis⁉️

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Graves’ disease
Toxic nodular hyperthyroidism
TSH-secreting pituitary adenoma (if TSH is inappropriately normal or high)

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What is a **major side effect** of **bisphosphonates** used in the treatment of osteoporosis⁉️
✅ **Jaw osteonecrosis** ⚠️ Other side effects include: 🔹 Esophageal irritation 🔹 Atypical femoral fractures
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What is the **correct way** to take oral **bisphosphonates** (e.g. alendronate) to reduce side effects⁉️
✅ Take with a **full glass of water** ✅ Remain **upright for ≥30 minutes** 💡 Reduces risk of esophageal irritation
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✂️In **Pre-existing esophageal disorders**(e.g. strictures)..... is contraindicated to treat osteoprosis.
**bisphosphonates** 💡As bisphosphonate causes esophageal irritation.
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A patient with **low TSH** and a “**cold**” thyroid nodule on RAIU scan — what is the **best next step** in management⁉️
✅ **Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA)** 🧠 “Cold” nodules are non-functioning and suspicious for **malignancy**, requiring cytologic evaluation
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What is the **significance** of a “**cold**” nodule on radionuclide scan⁉️
⚠️ **Non**-functioning nodule with low uptake 🔻 Higher risk of **malignancy** ➡️ Requires **FNA biopsy**
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When is **radionuclide thyroid scan** indicated in the evaluation of a thyroid **nodule**⁉️
✅ **When TSH is low** 🧠 Differentiates:  ▪️ **Hot nodule** = functioning, rarely malignant  ▪️ **Cold nodule** = non-functioning, suspicious
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What is the **role of thyroidectomy** or **anti-thyroid drugs** in a patient with a cold nodule⁉️
⛔ **Not first-line** ✅ Only indicated after **malignancy is confirmed** ➡️ Cold nodules → FNA first
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What is the **first step** in evaluating a **thyroid nodule** detected by palpation or imaging⁉️
✅ Take patient **history**, perform **physical exam**, and measure **serum TSH**
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What is the **next step** if **TSH is low** in a patient with thyroid **nodule**⁉️
➡️ **Perform radionuclide scan** 🔹 **“Hot” nodule (functioning)** → treat hyperthyroidism 🔹 “**Cold” nodule (non-functioning)** → suspicious → ➡️ FNA
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What is the **next step** if **TSH is normal or high** in a patient with a thyroid **nodule**⁉️
➡️ **Proceed to diagnostic ultrasound and lymph node (LN) assessment** 🔸 >1 cm or suspicious features → **FNA** 🔸 <1 cm with no features → **follow-up**
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What are **sonographic features** associated with **thyroid malignancy**⁉️
* **Hypoechogenicity** * **Microcalcifications** * **Irregular, microlobulated margins** * **Solid consistency** * **Taller-than-wide shape on transverse view**
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What patient **history** and **physical exam features** suggest **thyroid malignancy**⁉️
🧠 **History:** * Age > 65 * Male gender * Childhood head/neck irradiation * Family history of thyroid cancer 🧠**Physical exam:** * Rapidly growing neck mass * Vocal cord paralysis, hoarseness * Fixed nodule * Lateral cervical lymphadenopathy
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What are common **benign and malignant classifications** of **thyroid nodules**⁉️
🔹 **Benign:** Thyroid adenomas, cysts 🔹 **Malignant:** * Carcinomas (papillary, follicular, anaplastic, medullary) * Lymphoma * Metastases
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What are the **key clinical and laboratory** features used to diagnose **primary hyperaldosteronism(Conn Syndrome)**⁉️
🔍**Resistant hypertension** (despite 3+ antihypertensives 🔍**Hypokalemia** (often unexplained) Metabolic alkalosis 🔍**Suppressed plasma renin activity** 🔍**Elevated plasma aldosterone concentration** 🔍**Aldosterone-to-renin ratio (ARR > 750 pmol/L** 🧠**Confirmatory tests:**  ▫️ Saline suppression test  ▫️ CT scan of adrenals  ▫️ Adrenal vein sampling (if surgery is considered)
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What is the most likely **diagnosis** in a patient with **elevated aldosterone:renin ratio and normal cortisol**⁉️
✅ **Adrenal adenoma secreting aldosterone** 💡 Aldosterone-producing adenomas are a cause of primary hyperaldosteronism
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What is the **pathognomonic** clinical feature of **primary hyperaldosteronism**⁉️
⚠️ **Hypokalemic hypertension** 🧠 **Other features:** metabolic alkalosis → muscle cramps, weakness
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What **test confirms** the diagnosis of **primary hyperaldosteronism**⁉️
**Saline infusion test** ➡️ **Positive** if aldosterone remains elevated after saline load
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What is the **next step** after biochemical confirmation of **primary hyperaldosteronism**⁉️
📸 **CT scan of the adrenal glands** ➡️ To differentiate between **adenoma** and **bilateral hyperplasia**
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What is the **initial fluid** of choice for a hemodynamically **unstable** patient with **diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)**⁉️
✅ **0.9% saline (normal saline)** 💡 First-line fluid resuscitation to restore intravascular volume
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When is **potassium** added in the management of **DKA**⁉️
✅ **When serum potassium < 5–5.2 mmol/L** ⚠️ Even if initial K⁺ is normal/high, insulin will lower it — monitor closely ⛔ Not needed immediately if K⁺ ≥ 5.2
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When is **bicarbonate** used in **DKA management**⁉️
⛔ Only if **pH < 7.0** 💡 Not indicated for pH ≥ 7.0 due to lack of benefit and risk of complications
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When is **0.45%** (half-normal) saline used in **DKA**⁉️
✅ Used **after** initial resuscitation ➡️ Once patient is hemodynamically stable and urine output is adequate
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Is **3% (hypertonic) saline** used in **DKA**⁉️
⛔ **No — not indicated in DKA** ⚠️ Reserved for cases like severe symptomatic hyponatremia or cerebral edema
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What does **a thyroid nodule** that uptakes radioactive iodine on a scan **(“hot” nodule)** suggest⁉️
✅ **It is probably benign** 💡 “Hot” nodules are functioning and rarely malignant
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Are most **incidental** thyroid nodules **malignant**⁉️
⛔ **No** — most incidental nodules are benign
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What is the **first step** in the evaluation of a newly found **thyroid nodule**⁉️
✅ **History, physical exam, and TSH level** 📌TSH guides whether radionuclide scan or ultrasound is next
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When should a **radionuclide thyroid scan** be used in nodule evaluation⁉️
✅ Only when **TSH is suppressed** 💡 Helps distinguish between “hot” (functioning) and “cold” (non-functioning) nodules
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Should all thyroid nodules undergo **fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy**⁉️
⛔ **No** — only nodules with suspicious features or appropriate size on ultrasound should be biopsied
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A patient with **high calcium** (14.5 mg/dL), **low phosphate** (1.2 mg/dL), and **low PTH** likely has what diagnosis⁉️
✅ **Hypercalcemia of malignancy** 🧠 Often due to **PTHrP secretion** (e.g., squamous cell carcinoma of the lung) ➡️ Mimics PTH effect: ↑Ca²⁺, ↓PO₄³⁻, ↓PTH
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What distinguishes **hypercalcemia of malignancy** from **primary hyperparathyroidism**⁉️
🔹 **Primary hyperparathyroidism** → ↑PTH 🔹 **Malignancy-related hypercalcemia** → ↓PTH due to negative feedback from high calcium
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How does **hypercalcemia** present clinically⁉️
⚠️ Fatigue, constipation, anorexia, vomiting ⚠️ Altered mental status, short QT interval, nephrolithiasis, arrhythmias 💡 Can range from asymptomatic to life-threatening ## Footnote 🧠 **Mnemonic**: “Stones, Bones, Groans, Thrones, and Psychiatric Overtones” ❄️ **Stones**>> Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) 💀**Bones**>> Bone pain (due to bone resorption) 🤢 **Groans** >>GI symptoms: constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, peptic ulcers 🚽 **Thrones**>> Polyuria, dehydration (due to nephrogenic diabetes insipidus) 😵 **Psychiatric Overtones**>> Lethargy, confusion, depression, psychosis
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What **lab pattern** is seen in vitamin D excess vs deficiency⁉️
🔸 **Vitamin D excess:** ↑Calcium, ↑Phosphate, ↓PTH 🔸 **Vitamin D deficiency:** ↓Calcium, ↑PTH
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What defines **hypercalcemia** and how is it **corrected with albumin**⁉️
✅ Serum **calcium > 10.5 mg/dL** ➡️ If albumin < 4.1 g/dL, **corrected Ca = measured Ca + 0.8 × (4.1 - albumin)**
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What is the **first step** in the evaluation of hypercalcemia⁉️
**Measure PTH** ➡️ **High/normal PTH** → PTH-mediated ➡️ **Low PTH** → Non-PTH causes (e.g., malignancy, vitamin D excess)
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What are the **PTH-mediated causes of hypercalcemia**⁉️
✅ **Primary hyperparathyroidism** ✅ **Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia (FHH)** ➡️ Both have ↑Ca²⁺ and ↑/N PTH 💡 FHH = benign; caused by abnormal calcium sensing receptors
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What are the **non–PTH-mediated causes** of hypercalcemia⁉️
⛔ **PTH is low** 🔹 Malignancy (e.g., PTHrP, bone mets, multiple myeloma) 🔹 Excessive vitamin D (granulomatous diseases, lymphoma) 🔹 Excess calcium intake (milk-alkali syndrome, TPN)
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What is the **most common** cause of **asymptomatic hypercalcemia** in **healthy** individuals⁉️
✅ **Primary hyperparathyroidism** ➡️ Often due to **adenoma** (80%) ➡️ Check PTH, serum/urine calcium, bone density, kidney function
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What is the **treatment** for severe hypercalcemia⁉️
✅ **IV hydration with 0.9% saline** (4–6 L/day) ✅ **Bisphosphonates** ✅ **Calcitonin** ✅ **Denosumab or dialysis** (if CKD)
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✂️In **subacute thyroiditis**.The radioactive iodine uptake test is expected to show.....
**low uptake** ## Footnote 📝Because the thyroid is not actively making new hormone, a radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) test would show low uptake. 📝This finding helps distinguish subacute thyroiditis from other causes of hyperthyroidism, like Graves' disease.
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What is the **most likely finding** on a radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) scan in subacute (de Quervain) thyroiditis⁉️
✅ **Low uptake** 🧠 Hormone elevation is due to destruction of follicles, not increased synthesis ➡️ Helps differentiate from Graves' or toxic adenoma
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What are **key RAIU findings** in other causes of **thyrotoxicosis**⁉️
📌 **Graves’ disease** → Elevated diffuse uptake 📌 **Toxic adenoma** → Elevated focal uptake 📌 **Subacute thyroiditis** → Low uptake 📌 **Factitious thyrotoxicosis** → Low uptake
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What are the **two most common causes** of hypercalcemia overall⁉️
1. **Primary hyperparathyroidism** 2. **Malignancy** (e.g., PTHrP, bone mets) 🧠 Together account for >90% of hypercalcemia cases
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What **features** help **distinguish** malignancy-related hypercalcemia from primary hyperparathyroidism⁉️
🔻 **Malignancy:** acute, symptomatic, weight loss, cachexia, low PTH ✅ **Primary hyperparathyroidism:** often asymptomatic, elevated/normal PTH
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Which **lab tests** help determine the cause of hypercalcemia⁉️
🔍**PTH** 🔍**PTHrP** 🔍**Phosphate** 🔍**Vitamin D** (25-OH & 1,25-OH forms)
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What are the **key symptoms** to diagnose **pheochromocytoma**⁉️
🔹 **Severe paroxysmal hypertension** (e.g., 220/150 mmHg) 🔹 **Headaches** (frequent, pounding) 🔹 **Palpitations** 🔹 **Tachycardia** 🔹 **Anxiety or panic-like episodes** 🔹 **Sweating** (diaphoresis) 🔹 May also present with **flushing** or **tremors**
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What is the **best initial diagnostic test** for pheochromocytoma⁉️
✅ **Measure plasma or 24-hour urine metanephrines** 💡 Elevated metanephrines confirm catecholamine excess
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✂️BP comparison upper vs lower limbs help diagnosing..... | BP= blood pressure
**coarctation of aorta**
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What is the **next step** after **confirming elevated metanephrines** in **pheochromocytoma**⁉️
📸 **Abdominal CT or MRI** ➡️ Localizes the adrenal tumor
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What is the **most common cardiac dysfunction** seen in patients with **carcinoid syndrome**⁉️
✅ **Tricuspid insufficiency** (tricuspid regurgitation) 🧠 Due to serotonin-induced fibrosis affecting right-sided heart valve
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Why **doesn't** carcinoid syndrome affect the **left side** of the heart⁉️
🔍Serotonin and other vasoactive substances secreted by carcinoid tumors are **inactivated in the lungs** by monoamine oxidase (MAO) enzymes before they can reach the left side of the heart. ➡️ **Left heart is protected unless there is a right-to-left shunt**
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What are the **classic symptoms** of carcinoid syndrome⁉️
🔹 **Flushing** 🔹 **Diarrhea** 🔹 **Wheezing** 🔹 **Right-sided valvular heart disease** ⚠️ May also present with pellagra (niacin deficiency)
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How is **carcinoid syndrome diagnosed**⁉️
📎**24-hour urine 5-HIAA** (serotonin metabolite) 📸 **CT scan** → tumor localization 📡 **Octreoscan** → detect metastasis 📎**Echocardiography** → assess valvular damage
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What is the **treatment** for **carcinoid syndrome**⁉️
✅ **Octreotide** → symptom control ✅ **Surgical resection** → definitive treatment of primary tumor or metastases
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What are the **microvascular** complications of diabetes mellitus⁉️
🔹 **Retinopathy** 🔹 **Macular edema** 🔹 **Neuropathy** (mono-, poly-, autonomic) 🔹 **Nephropathy** (e.g., albuminuria) 🧠Eye, nerves,kidney
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✂️**Macrovascular** complications of diabetes include.....
🔍**Coronary artery disease** 🔍**Cerebrovascular disease** 🔍**Peripheral arterial disease**
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What are **non-vascular** complications of diabetes mellitus⁉️
🧠 **Gastroparesis** 🧠 **Recurrent infections** 🧠 **Skin changes** 🧠 **Hearing loss**
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✂️.....are the **most common** cause of **medication** induced **osteoporosis**.
**Glucocorticoids** ➡️ Inhibits bone formation and increases bone resorption
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What is the **diagnostic test** and **criteria for osteoporosis**⁉️
**DEXA scan** (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) ➡️ T-score ≤ -2.5 at spine or hip
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Which **medications** are known to cause **osteoporosis**, though less commonly than glucocorticoids⁉️
⚠️ **Heparin** ⚠️ **Lithium** ⚠️ **Omeprazole** (chronic use) ⚠️ **Barbiturates**
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What are the **most common sites of fracture** in osteoporosis⁉️
📍 **Vertebrae** 📍 **Hip** (femoral neck) 📍 **Distal radius** (Colles fracture)
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What is the **most appropriate first-line treatment** for severe hypercalcemia due to malignancy⁉️
✅ **IV normal saline** (aggressive hydration) 🧠 Hypercalcemia causes volume depletion → worsens renal function ➡️ Hydration restores renal perfusion and promotes calcium excretion
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When should **furosemide** be added in the management of hypercalcemia⁉️
✅ **After adequate IV hydration** 💡 Loop diuretics help promote calciuresis, but only after fluid repletion ⛔ Avoid early use — worsens dehydration
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What is the role of **bisphosphonates** (e.g., alendronate) in hypercalcemia⁉️
✅ **Chronic treatment of malignancy-associated hypercalcemia** ⚠️ Delayed onset (2–4 days) ➡️ **Not** suitable for acute management
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What are **additional treatments** for severe **hypercalcemia if hydration is not sufficient**⁉️
🔹 **Calcitonin** → rapid but short-acting 🔹 **Bisphosphonates** → intermediate onset 🔹 **Denosumab** → if refractory or bisphosphonates contraindicated 🔹 **Dialysis** → in patients with severe renal failure
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A patient with **hyperthyroidism**,developed confusion, tachycardia, and fever is most likely experiencing what condition⁉️
✅ **Thyroid storm** (thyrotoxic crisis) 🧠 Life-threatening complication of untreated or triggered hyperthyroidism ⚠️ Precipitating factors: infection, trauma, DKA, surgery, stroke
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What are the classic **clinical** features of **thyroid storm**⁉️
🚨 **Altered mental status** 🚨 **Fever** 🚨 **Tachycardia** 🚨 **GI symptoms:** vomiting, diarrhea 💡 May progress to heart failure or death if untreated
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What is the **treatment** protocol for **thyroid storm**⁉️
🔹 **Antithyroid drugs:** propylthiouracil (PTU) or methimazole 🔹 **Beta-blocker:** propranolol (symptom control, ↓ T4→T3 conversion) 🔹 **Steroids:** hydrocortisone or dexamethasone 🔹 **Iodine solution** (e.g., iopanoic acid) after PTU 🔹 **Supportive care:** fluids, cooling blankets, oxygen 🔹 **Antibiotics** if infection is a trigger
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How is **Graves’ disease** related to thyroid storm⁉️
💡 Graves’ disease is a **common cause** of hyperthyroidism ⚠️ Thyroid storm is an acute, severe exacerbation of hyperthyroidism ➡️ Can occur in poorly controlled Graves’ disease
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What is the most appropriate **first-line treatment** for a newly diagnosed patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus and A1C of 7%⁉️
✅ **Metformin** 🧠 First-line agent for type 2 DM with proven efficacy, safety, and weight neutrality
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What is the **mechanism of action** of metformin⁉️
✅ Decreases **hepatic gluconeogenesis** ✅ Improves **peripheral glucose uptake via AMP-activated protein kinase** (AMPK) activation ➡️ No risk of hypoglycemia
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What are the **major benefits** and **side effects** of metformin⁉️
✅ **Benefits:** * Lowers A1C by 1–2% * Mild weight loss * Improves lipid profile * Reduces microvascular complications ✅**Side effects:** * GI upset (nausea, diarrhea) * Vitamin B12 deficiency * Rare lactic acidosis
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Why are **sulfonylureas and pioglitazone** **not** preferred as first-line therapy in a patient recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes⁉️
⛔ **Sulfonylureas** → risk of hypoglycemia ⛔ **Pioglitazone** → causes weight gain, less effective A1C reduction
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