MLA - Endocrine Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
How often should HbA1c be checked in T1DM?
A
Every 3-6 months
2
Q
Common complication of thyroid eye disease
A
Exposure keratopathy
- cornea is damaged due to prolonged exposure to the outside environment
3
Q
Blood glucose target on waking in T1DM
A
5-7 mmol
4
Q
Blood glucose target before meals/during day in T1DM
A
4-7 mmol
5
Q
Antibodies in T1DM
A
anti-GAD
6
Q
How to distinguish between T1DM and T2DM
A
C-peptide
Anti-GAD antibodies
7
Q
Hip side effects of steroids
A
Avascular necrosis of femoral head
8
Q
Most common cause of primary hyperaldosteronism
A
Bilateral adrenal hyperplasia
9
Q
Dexamethasone suppression test results in ectopic ACTH (e.g. SCLC)
A
Cortisol: not suppressed
ACTH: not suppressed
10
Q
Vomiting in Addison’s disease steroid treatmentq
A
IM hydrocortisone
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