Hypopituitarism/ Hypoparathyroidism/ Cushing's/ Addison's Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is it called when the pituitary gland does not produce enough of some/all its hormones (panhypopituitarism)
Hypopituitarism
Which condition could be caused by congenital defects or cerebral/pituitary trauma
Hypopituitarism
What could be caused by hypopituitarism?
Dwarfism: short stature caused by deficient levels of GH
Diabetes insipidus: excessive fluid excretion in the kidneys d/t low ADH levels
Fatigue, headache, amenorrhea, short stature, infertility, etc. are manifestations of?
Hypopituitarism
What is the treatment for hypopituitarism?
Life long hormone replacement
Parathyroid gland does not produce enough PTH
Hypoparathyroidism
Congenital defects (missing at birth) or damage (surgery, radiation) are causes of?
Hypoparathyroidism
Muscle twitching or spasms (tetany) are manifestations of?
Hypoparathyrodism
Which condition is rarely treated with PTH replacement, instead correcting electrolyte/ pH imbalance
Hypoparathyroidism
Excessive amounts of glucocorticoids are associated with?
Cushing syndrome
What is the most common cause of cushing syndrome?
Iatrogenic from ingestion of glucorticoid medications, tumor that secrete ACTH or coritsol
Moon face and buffalo hump are manifestations of?
Cushing syndrome
What is the treatment for cushing syndrome?
Gradual tapering of any glucocorticoids because of dependence
Deficiency of adrenal cortex hormones (glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, androgens)
Addison’s disease
Autoimmune conditions, infections, tumors, pituitary dysfunction are causes of?
Addison’s disease
Hypotension, hyperpigmentation, salt craving are manifestations associated with?
Addison’s disease
What is the treatment for addison’s disease
Lifelong hormone replacement therapy, wear a medical alert bracelet, and carry extra medication at all times because 8% of patients go into adrenal crisis which is a medical emergency
What condition is due to excessive cortisol levels due to too much ACTH
Cushing’s syndrome
