CP Theme 10 Flashcards
Cushing’s syndrome is a collection of symptoms caused by high levels of which hormone?
Cortisol
A chemical that is commonly released by a pheochromocytoma?
Catecholamine
Muscle weakness and dysfunction, mental status changes and white cell dysfunction are common symptoms of which electrolyte deficiency
Phosphate
Cancer syndrome characterised by tumours in more than one endocrine organ?
MEN
What is the most common type of thyroid carcinoma?
Papillary carcinoma
What is the main carrier of protein bound calcium in the blood?
Albumin
A T score of -2.5 and below on a deca scan indicates what?
Osteoporosis
The most common cause of Cushing’s disease is…?
Pituitary adenoma
What is a common side effect of bisphosphonates that involves the jaw?
Osteronecrosis
A hereditary iron overload storage disorder that results in diabetes?
Haemochromatosis
What is the most common symptom seen in patients with parathyroid adenoma?
Hypercalcaemia
What is commonly measured to assess the degree of glycemic control?
Glycated Haemoglobin
Low PTH levels and low calcium levels are commonly seen in what conditions?
Hypoparathyroidism
What is the most common anterior pituitary adenoma?
Prolactinoma
Low thyroxine and low TSH levels are seen in…?
Pituitary failure
