Adrenal Cases Flashcards
The hypercortisolism of Cushing’s syndrome is primarily treated by?
surgically
Pts with cushing and hepatotoxicity we should avoid?
Ketoconazole
Men should avoid ……. Of ttt cushing due to…….and……
Ketoconazole
induced gynecomastia and hypogonadism
Metyrapone is not suggested as the first-line drug for ….. due to …..
women
hirsutism and acne
Pts take pituitary irradiation what the adjunctive therapy should be used ?
Metyrapone
U can avoid Nausea and diarrhea of Mitotane by?
administering the agent with food.
Pregnant women with cusing she should avoid this medication due to its teratogenic effects?
Mitotane
Best combination?
Ketoconazole and metyrapone
Pts have cushing associated with urinary
free cortisol (UFC) its ttt is?
Cabergoline
Pts have cushing whom surgery has been unsuccessful they take this medication
Pasireotide
Se of Pasireotide
hyperglycemia
treatment of endogenous Cushing syndrome in patients who have type 2 diabetes or glucose intolerance, and who are not eligible for or have had poor response to surgery.
Mifepristone
During pregnancy, ————— is commonly used, while ————- must be avoided. Additionally, women desiring pregnancy within the next five years should avoid ————.
metyrapone
mifepristone
mitotane
———- is a clear second choice in women due to a high incidence of hirsutism, whereas ———— may be a secondary choice in men due to drug-induced gynecomastia and hypogonadism.
metyrapone
ketoconazole
——- is a leading cause of secondary hypertension and resistant hypertension.
Primary aldosteronism (PA)
