Aaron: Endocrinology

Question 1

How long before a surgery should someone quit smoking?

Answer 1

4 weeks

Question 2

PPIs can decrease the bioavailability of a drugs 2/2 decreased gastric acid. True or False

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Adrenal tumor less than what size that is asymptomatic and should be left alone?

Answer 3

Less than 4 cm

Question 4

Adrenal mass is found, what tests must be done before surgery or any interventions?

Answer 4

Electrolytes
Dexamethasone Suppression test
24 hour urine Catecholamine
VMA and metanephrine measurements

Question 5

What diabetic drug can make heart failure worse?

Answer 5

Pioglitazone

Question 6

Pituitary tumor and visual/neuro symptoms, what is the next best step?

Answer 6

Surgery

Question 7

Post Cushing bilateral adrenal removal, hyperpigmentation, and visual field issues?

Answer 7

Nelson’s Syndrome

Question 8

If I want to raise sodium, what is the first step?

If that does not work, what is the first medication to try?

Answer 8

Water restriction

Lithium and Demeclocycline