cram Flashcards
1
Q
acromeg Tx
A
trans-sphenoidal surg
somatostatin analogue
DA ago
2
Q
addisons
A
Ix = short synthCATH
TX = HYDROCORTISONE AND FLUDROCORTISONE
3
Q
Cushings Ix
A
dexamethasone suppression test
Only ACTH supp = symdro (adrenal)
neither supp = ectopic ACTH
both supp = disease (pit)
4
Q
Sickle cell Mx
A
Hydroxyurea
pneumococcal vaccine every 5 y
Crisis = Oxygen, morphine, fluids, consider blood transfusion
