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Thyroid Antibodies specific for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

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Anti-thyroid peroxidase Ab

Anti-Thyroglobulin Ab

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Thyroid Antibodies specific for Grave’s Disease?

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Thyroid Stimulating Ab

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Best thyroid function screening test?

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TSH

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Ordered when TSH is abnormal to determine hyper or hypo thyroid function

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Free T4

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Low TSH (<0.1) with High FT4

Tx:

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Primary Hyperthyroidism (Thyrotoxicosis)

Methimazole or Propylthiouracil PTU (Pregnant)

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High TSH (>5mU) with Low FT4

Tx:

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Primary Hypothyroidism

Levothyroxine

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Radio Active Iodine Test decreased uptake?

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Thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s De Quervian)

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Radio Active Iodine Test diffuse uptake?

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Grave’s Disease or adenoma

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Radio Active Iodine Test hot nodule

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Toxic Adenoma

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Radio Active Iodine Test multiple nodules

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Multinodular Goiter

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Radio Active Iodine Test cold nodule

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Rule Out malignancy

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Clinical Manifestations of Hyperthyroidism X5

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  • Heat intolerance
  • weight loss
  • skin: warm/moist/ fine hair
  • anxiety
  • Hyperglycemia
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Clinical Manifestations of Hypothyroidism X5

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  • Cold Intolerance
  • Weight gain
  • Skin: dry/thick/ hair loss
  • depression and fatigue
  • hypoglycemia
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Congenital hypothyroidism–> Macroglossia, hoarse cry, mental development abnormalities: Tx:

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Cretinism Tx: Levothyroxine

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Hypermetabolic state: palpitations, tachycardia, A-fib, high fever, NV, psychosis, tremors. –> coma and HYTN

Tx:

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Thyroid Storm (Thyrotoxicosis)

Tx: + BBs +CS (Dex) PTU/Methimazole iodine : Cooling blankets: “in that order”

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MC in women and in Cold weather: 2T infection: Bradycardia, hypoglycemia, hyponatremia:

Severe from long standing hypothyroidism Tx:

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Myxedema crisis

Tx: IV Levothyroxine

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Hyperthyroid Disorders?

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  • Grave’s
  • Pituitary adenoma
  • Multinodular Goiter (Plummer’s)
  • Toxic Adenoma
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Hypothyroid disorders?

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  • Hashimoto’s
  • Lymphocytic
  • postpartum
  • De Quervian’s
  • Acute thyroiditis
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Lid-Lag Exophthalmos, proptosis, Pretibial- myxedema: MCC is _______ 90% RAIU= Diffuse

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Grave’s Disease

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Nodular that causes dysphagia, dyspnea, stridor, hoarseness: RAIU Hot nodule

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Toxic Adenoma

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Diffuse enlarged thyroid MC in Elderly: with RAIU=patchy areas multi nodules

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Multinodular Goiter (Plummer’s Disease)

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inappropriate TSH elevation with FT4 elevation: RAIU diffuse uptake: MRI pituitary abnormality

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Pituitary adenoma

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Anti-thyroid Ab/Peroxidase Ab: Painless enlarged thyroid: MCC of hypothyroidism

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Hashimoto’s

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Anti-thyroid Ab/Peroxidase Ab: painless enlarged thyroid : returns to euthyroid state w/I 12-18 months Tx:

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Silent Lymphocytic Thyroid

Tx: Aspirin

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Anti-thyroid Ab/Peroxidase Ab: painless enlarged: occurring after pregnancy

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Post Partum Thyroiditis

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Medications that can induce Thyroiditis or Hypothyroidism

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Amiodarone or Lithium

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Painful fluctuant MC by Staph Aureus: Tx

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Acute Thyroiditis Tx: Abx

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MC post viral: Painful tender thyroid: Increased ESR: usually hyperthyroid acutely: Tx:

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De Quervian’s Tx: Aspirin

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Best initial test to evaluate nodule

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Fine Needle Aspiration

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MC type of thyroid nodule (90% benign)

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Follicular Adenoma

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Suspect malignant nodule when nodule is X3?

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  • rapid growing
  • Fixed in place
  • no movement with swallowing
32
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Thyroid Carcinoma Least to most aggressive?

“Name most specific characteristic for each”

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  • Papillary (Least and MC)
  • Follicular (Distant METS)
  • Medullary (Secretes Calcitonin and no Iodine uptake)
  • Anaplastic (Most aggressive and rapid growing)
33
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Incr. serum Ca+2, intact parathyroid, dec. phosphate
Stones, Bones, abdominal groans and psychic moans

Tx:

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Hyperparathyroidism

Tx: Sx

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Types of hyperparathyroidism

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Primary- Inc. PTH from adenoma (MC Type) MEN-1/2

Secondary- Inc. PTH 2T hypocalcemia/ Vit. D deficiency

35
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Hypocalcemia causes what ECG finding

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Prolonged QT interval (Hyper=Short)

36
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Types of osteoporosis?

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Primary: Postmenopause or Senile
Secondary: Chronic disease or Meds

37
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Osteoporosis highlights:

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  • Pathologic Fracture [Compression Fx] (1st sign)
  • Back pain
  • Dexa scan
38
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Osteoporosis Drug for postmenopause?

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  • Raloxifene

- Estrogen

39
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Genetic type I mutation collagen: spontaneous fractures in childhood: Blue sclera: presenile deafness

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Osteogenesis Imperfecta

40
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soft bones and demineralization of bones due to vitamin D deficiency; Cortical thinning in adults

rachitic rosary: Delayed fontanelle or growth retardation
Dec. Vit. D, calcium and phosphate:

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Osteomalacia (Adults) Rickets (children)

41
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Adrenal Gland secretes what hormone in what zone and layer?

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Glomerulosa -Aldosterone
Fasciculata -Cortisol
Reticularis -Estrogen/Androgen

42
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Hyperpigmentation 2t melanocyte stimulation, Hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia, HYTN, hyponatremia

Myalgia, fatigue, abdominal pain, anorexia, weigh loss. Adrenal cortisol insufficiency Dx: Tx:

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Chronic Adrenocortical Insufficiency (Addison’s)
(Pituitary failure= secondary)

Dx: ACTH challenge (@ 30-60 min) Tx: Hydrocortisone

43
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refractive hypotension and hypovolemia: Hyperkalemia, Hyponatremia, hypoglycemia: Tx:

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Adrenal (Addisonian) Crisis (Adrenal corticol insufficiency)

44
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MCC of Adrenal (Addisonian) Crisis (Adrenal cortisol insufficiency)?

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Abrupt withdrawal of glucorticosteroids

45
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HTN, weight gain (central trunk), moon facies, buffalo hump, protein catabolism, hirsutism, amenorrhea:

Cortisol Excess: Dx: Tx:

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Hypercortisolism (Cushing’s Disease)

Dx: LD Dexamethasone Suppression test
24 hour free cortisol (Most reliable)
Tx: Ketoconazole (pituitary Transphenoidal Sx)

46
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What is the difference between Cushing’s Syndrome and Cushing’s Disease?

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Syndrome- S/Sx related to Cortisol excess

Disease- syndrome specifically caused by Pituitary inc. ACTH secretion

47
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hypertension, hypokalemia, polyuria: Headaches, hypo magnesium–> decreased DTRs

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Hyperaldosteronism

48
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Types of hyperaldosteronism

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1ry- Adrenal hyperplasia or Conn’s(Aldesteroneoma)
Renin-independent

2ry- Inc. renin: Renal Artery stenosis MC

49
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Anterior Pituitary Hormones

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TSH
ACTH
Prolactin
E
FSH/LH
GH
50
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Galactorrhea, Amenorrhea, and hypothyroidism: Hypogonadism, infertility, impotence, vaginal dryness

Tx:

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Hyperprolactinemia

Tx: Cabergoline or Bromocryptine (D. Agonist)

51
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Hyperprolactinemia work up?

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  • Prolactin
  • TSH
  • B-HCG
  • FSH/LH
  • Testicular exam
52
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Gynecomastia causing medications top 4

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  • Spironolactone (Antiandrogenic)
  • Ketoconazole
  • Cimetidine
  • 5 Alpha reductase Inh. (Finasteride dutasteride)
53
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Gynecomastia treatment?

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Tamoxifen (Selective Estrogen Modulators)
Letrozole (Aromatase Inhibitors)
Sx:

54
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classic symptoms of DM

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  • Polyuria
  • Polydipsia
  • Polyphagia
  • Weight Gain/Loss
55
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earliest sign of diabetic nephropathy?

Tx:

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Microalbuminuria

Tx: ACEi

56
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Earliest change in DM retinopathy?

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Exudates Wool Spots “Micro aneurysms” (Flame shaped hemorrhages)

57
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Hypoglycemia Symptoms

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  • sweating
  • Tremors
  • palpitations
  • tachycardia
  • Nervousness
58
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Definition of hypoglycemia mild and severe?

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Mild <60 Severe <40 Tx: D50 IV/SQ Glucagon

59
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Diagnosis of DM lab values

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Fasting- >/= 126mg/dL (x2 occasions GS)
2 Hours GTT >/= 200 (3h GS in Gest. DM)
A1C >/=6.5 (Average 10-12 wks

60
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Anti- hyperglycemic agent that stimulates insulin release: Insulin Secretagogue

Se:?

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Sulfonylureas ( Glipizide-Gliburide -ide)

SE: Hypoglycemia/Weight Gain (Sulfa allergy)

61
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Anti- hyperglycemic agent that stimulates insulin release that is glucose dependent:

SE:

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Meglitinides (- glinide)

SE: Hypoglycemia

62
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Anti- hyperglycemic agent that delays intestinal Anti- hyperglycemic absorption

SE:

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Alpha Glucoside inhibitors (Acarbose- Miglitol)

SE: Hepatitis (Increases LFTs)

63
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Anti- hyperglycemic agent that increases peripheral insulin sensitivity in adipose and muscle cells.

SE:

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Thiazolidinediones (-azone) Pioglitazone/Rosiglitazone

SE: Fluid retention–> edema

64
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Anti- hyperglycemic agent that lowers renal threshold –> increased Urinary Glucose excretion

SE:

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SGLT-2 Inhibitor (Canagliflozin- Dapagliflozin -ozin)

SE: UTIs, thirst, abd. pain

65
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Anti- hyperglycemic agent that mimics incretin –> insulin secretion injectable

SE:

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GLP-1 (Exanitide-Liraglutide -tide)

SE: Hypoglycemia “CI gastroparesis”

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Insulin given at the same time of meal: often used with intermediate or long acting

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Rapid Acting Insulin (Lispro or Aspart)

67
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Given 30 min prior to meal often used with intermediate or long acting

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Short acting Regular insulin:

68
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Covers insulin for 12 a day or over night: often combined with short or Rapid acting:

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NPH or Lente

69
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Covers insulin for 1 full day: “Basal insulin”

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Long acting Detemir or Glargine

70
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Nocturnal Hypoglycemia followed by rebound hyperglycemia due to surge in GH

Tx:

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Somogyi Effect

Tx: Decrease nighttime NPH or bed time snack

71
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normal glucose until Hyperglycemia 2 am-8 am due to decreased insulin sensitivity

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Dawn Phenomenon

Tx: Bed time NPH and no bed time snack

72
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Hyperglycemia > 600, Arterial pH >7.30, Urine/Serum ketones= small: MC in DM type II: Potassium deficit

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Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome

73
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis is MC in what patients? What are the diagnosis labs X4

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MC in DM-I

  • > 250 hyperglycemia (Severe)
  • pH < 7.30 (< 7.0 severe)
  • < 10 Serum Bicarb
  • Positive ketones Serum/urine
74
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis Management ?

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#1. critical 1st- 0.9 NS 
#2. Regular insulin 0.1 mg/kg
#3. Potassium < 5.5 (20-40 mEq)
75
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Multiple Endocrine neoplasm (MEN 1 or Wermer’s) inherited D/O highlights X3

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  • 3 Ps (Parathyroid 90%, Pancreas 60%, Pituitary 55%
  • hyperparathyroidism
  • Mein gene Genetic testing
76
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Multiple Endocrine neoplasm (MEN 2) inherited D/O highlights X3

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  • MEN 2A 90%
  • Thyroid carcinoma, pheo, hyperparathyroidism
  • Proto-oncogene Genetic testing

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