Endocrine

Question 1

Desmopressin/Vasopressin

Answer 1

treats diabetic insipidus

complications: water intoxication and myocardial ischemia

Question 2

methimazole/PTU

Answer 2

treats Grave’s disease and thyrotoxic crisis

Question 3

iodine 131

Answer 3

treats Grave’s disease and thyroid cancer

Question 4

lugol’s solution

Answer 4

reduces thyroid gland prior to surgery and in emergency treatment for thyrotoxicosis

Question 5

fludrocortisone and hydrocortisone

Answer 5

treats Addison’s disease

Question 6

somatropin

Answer 6

treats growth hormone deficiency

Question 7

levothyroxine

Answer 7

treats hypothyroidism

admin: take medication daily on empty stomach 30-60 minutes before breakfast

Question 8

octreotide

Answer 8

treats gigantism in children and acromegaly in adults