Flashcards in Endocrinology Deck (17)
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Most common cause of Hypothyrodism
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
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Lab finding in Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- High TSH
- Low T4
- Antimicrosomal Antibodies
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Exophthalmos
Pretibial Myedema
Decrease TSH
Grave's Disease
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Most common cause of Cushing's Syndrome
Iatrogenic corticosteroid administration
The second most common cause is Cushing's disease
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Pt presents with signs of:
- Hypocalcemia
- High Phosphorus
- Low PTH
- Hypoparathyrodism
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Stones
Bones
Groans
Psychiatric Overtones
Hypercalcemia
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Pt complains of:
- Headache
- Weakness
- Polyuria
Exam reveals
- HTN
- Tetany
Labs
- Hypernatremia
- Hypokalemia
- Metabolic Alkalosis
1 Hyperaldosteronism
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Pt with:
- Tachycardia
- Wild swings in BP
- headache
- Diaphoresis
- Altered mental status
- Sense of panic
- Pheochromocytoma
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Should Alpha or B antagonists be used in treating pheochromocytoma?
Alpha Antagonists
(Phentolamine or Phenoxybenzamine)
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Pt with hx of lithium use presents with copious amounts of diluted urine
Nephrogenic DI
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Tx of Central DI
Administration of DDAVP
Decrease serum osmolality
Free water restriction
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Postop Pt with significant pain presents with
- Hyponatremia
- Normal volume status
- SIADH due to stress
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Antidiabetic agent associated with Lactic Acidosis
Metformin
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Pt presents with
- Weakness
- N/V
- Weight loss
- New skin pigmentation
Labs
- Hyponatremia
- Hyperkalemia
Tx?
1 Adrenal Insufficiency (Addinsons)
Tx
- Replacement of Glucocorticoids
- Mineralocorticoids
- IV Fluids
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Goal HbA1c for a patient with DM
< 7.0
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Tx of DKA
- Fluids
- Insulin
- Aggressive replacement of electrolytes (K+)
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