endo Flashcards
1
Q
thyoid antibody associated with miscarriages
A
anti-tpo antibody in hashimotos
autoimmune detrctionof thyroid gland in hashimotos ( hash throid gland)
2
Q
___parathyroidism causes hypocalcemia
A
hypo
3
Q
euthyroid sick syndrome
A
in some one who is critcally ill either
T3 is low or t3 and T4 are low,
-cytokines in sickness alter thyrpid enzyme activity–> reduced conversion of t4 to t3
Tx: treat the disease, no thyroid horone required
4
Q
LDL goal recommended for DM II
when to start statin
A
LDL <100
older than 40yo and >/= 135 LDL
