random factoids Flashcards
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what is the difference between malignant parahyperthyroidism and primary hyperparathyroidism?
PTH is low in malignant
PTH is high in primary
how is insulin given in diabetic ketoacidosis?
- at a fixed rate
- measured by body weight
- 0.1unit/kg/hour
in diabetic ketoacidosis, when do you use dextrose instead of normal saline?
when glucose <12
what is 1,25-hydroxycolecaciterol called?
calcitrol
what is Na like in DI?
high
describe the biochemistry of primary hyperparathyroidism?
- increased PTH
- increased Ca
- decreased Po43
- increased ALK phos
beacuse PTH Acts on kidneys to increase Ca reabsorption + deceases phosphate reabsorption while promoting absorption of calcium from bones
treatment for thyroid storm
lugol’s iodine
what is the most common cause of secondary hypertension
primary hyperaldosteronism
when is metformin contraindicated
in renal dysfunction
low GFR
what is a side effect of GLP-1
delayed gastric emptying
what is the biochemistry of pseudohypoparathyroidism
decreased Ca
increased phosphate
increased PTH
what 4 things does insulin do
increases lipogenesis + increases glucogenolysis
decreases lipolysis + Decreases glucogenesis
biochem of secondary hypothyroidism
TSH decreases + T4 deceases
what kind of inhibitor is somatostatin
GH
antibodies for graves
90% anti-TSH
70% anti- TPO
side effect of SLIT-2 inhibitor
weight loss
give an example of SUR
glicazide
how to treat primary hyperaldosteronism
spironolactone
kleinfelters syndorme
tall thin man
small firm testes
increased gonadotrophins
what is tanner stage 1 for males
testicular enlargement
what is DKA caused by
uncontrolled lipolysis > excess of free fatty acids > ketone bodies
what does glicazide stimulate
SUR receptors
Na state of cushings
hypokalcaemia
zona faciculata
cortisol