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EM - Endocrine Flashcards

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etiology of addisons disease

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autoimmune

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MC autoantigen in addisons disease

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21-hydroxylase

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result of different deficiencies in addison’s disease

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-21 hydroxylase: decreased cortisol and aldosterone and increased androgen
-CYP11A1: decreased cortisol and testosterone and increased aldosterone
-12-alpha-hydroxylase: decreased aldosterone and testosterone and increased cortisol

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s/s of addisons disease

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-hyperpigmentation
-anorexia
-weight loss
-fatigue
-abdominal pain
-hypotension
-change in body hair

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s/s of adrenal crisis

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-severe fever
-abdominal pain with n/v
-hypotensive shock

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diagnosis of addison’s disease

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-ACTH stimulation test
-8am plasma cortisol <3

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treatment of addison’s disease

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hydrocortisone

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etiology of cushing’s syndrome

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-exogenous cortisol
-ectopic secretion of ACTH or CRH

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s/s of cushing’s syndrome

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-weight gain
-buffalo hump
-striae
-menstrual irregularities

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Diagnosis of Cushing’s Syndrome

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-24 hour urine free cortisol
-dexamethasone suppression
-late night salivary cortisol

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treatment of cushing’s syndrome

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-titrate down dose
-surgical removal of tumor

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etiology of diabetes insipidus

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-primary: increased secretion of ADH (I thought it was Lack of ADH??)
-secondary: damage to the hypothalamus or pituitary stalk
-nephrogenic: defect in kidneys

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s/s of diabetes insipidus

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-thirst
-polyuria

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diagnosis of diabetes insipidus

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-24 hour urine collection
-water deprivation followed by vasopressin challenge test

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interpretation of vasopressin challenge test

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-central: decrease in thirst and polyuria
-psychogenic: improves after patient stops drinking water
-nephrogenic: thirst and polyuria doesn’t improve

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treatment of diabetes insipidus

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Desmopressin

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Diagnosis of Diabetes

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FPG >126
2h PPG >200
A1c >6.5% (7?)

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etiology of diabetic ketoacidosis

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-insulin deficiency
-triggered by illness, trauma, pregnancy etc.

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s/s of diabetic ketoacidosis

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-n/v
-abdominal pain
-fruity breath
-kussmaul respirations

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diagnosis of DKA

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-elevated glucose (>250?or is it 5 hundo)
-low bicarb (<7.3, <15bicarb?)
-B-hydroxybutyrate
(Anion Gap?)

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management of DKA

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-fluid repletion
-insulin
-potassium

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etiology of primary hyperparathyroidism

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-adenoma

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s/s of primary hyperparathyroidism

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-hypercalcemia
-often asymptomatic
-“getting old” sx

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diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism

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-elevation of PTH
-24 hour urine calcium
-low phosphate

25
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treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism

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-parathyroidectomy
-sensispar

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etiology of secondary hyperparathyroidism

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CKD

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s/s of secondary hyperparathyroidism

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-hypocalcemia
-elevated phosphorus

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treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism

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Tx CKD

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etiology of hypothyroidism

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-US: hoshimotos
-worldwide: iodine deficiency

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s/s of hypothyroidism

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-dry skin
-weight gain
-cold intolerance
-constipation

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diagnosis of hypothyroidism

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-low T4, high TSH
-anti-TPO

32
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s/s of myxedema crisis

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-hypothermia
-hypoventilation
-hyponatremia
-hypoglycemia
-hypotension

From sever hypothyroidism :( </3

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treatment of hypothyroidism

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levothyroxine

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etiology of hyperthyroidism

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-graves disease
-excess iodine

35
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s/s of hyperthyroidism

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-tachycardia
-weight loss
-heat intolerance
-bulging eyes

36
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diagnosis of hyperthyroidism

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-Low TSH, high T3 and T4
-anti-TSI
-radioactive iodine uptake scan

37
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treatment of hyperthyroidism

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-methimazole
-PTU
-radioactive iodine destruction
-surgery

38
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etiology of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS)

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-relative insulin deficiency

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s/s of HHS

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-extreme dehydration
-thirst
-lethargy
-mental confusion
-hypotension

40
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diagnosis of HHS

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-BS 600-1200
-pre-renal azotemia

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treatment of HHS

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-fluid repletion
-insulin
-potassium

42
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etiology of subacute thyroiditis

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-viral URI

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etiology of suppurative thyroiditis

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nonviral thyroid gland infection

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etiology of riedel thyroiditis

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-systemic fibrosis

45
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treatment of subacute thyroiditis

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ASA or NSAIDs

46
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treatment of suppurative thyroiditis

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ABX ( I think a PEN)

47
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treatment of riedel thyroiditis

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tamoxifen

48
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Ah geez typo uhhhh sawy

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occurs in an attempt to maintain a specific posture or position against the force of gravity

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simple kinetic tremor

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during voluntary movements that are not target directed

50
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action postural tremor

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occurs in an attempt to maintain a specific posture or position against the force of gravity

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intentional tremor

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worsens as the body part approaches its target

52
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task specific tremor

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-occurs during a specific task (derrr)

53
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action isometric tremor

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-occurs during a muscle contraction against a rigid stationary object

54
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s/s of essential tremor

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-bilateral
-hands and arms
-goal oriented movements
-resolves with rest
-exacerbated by emotion, hunger, fatigue
-improves with alcohol
-progressive overtime

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diagnostic criteria of essential tremor

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-isolated tremor consisting of bilateral upper limb action
-at least 3 years in duration
-with or without tremor in other locations
-absence of other neurologic signs

56
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management of essential tremor

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Propranolol and primidone

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