ENDO Flashcards
1
Q
Hyperaldosteronism (2)
A
- Spironolactone (Aldosterone-antagonist)
- Surgery to remove tumor (1ry Hyperaldosteronism)
2
Q
Addison’s Dz
A
Glucocorticoids
3
Q
Hypothyroidism (2)
Mech?
A
- Levothyroxine
- Triiodothyronine
MECH = Replacement of Thyroxine.
4
Q
Hyperthyroidism (3)
A
- Methimazole (blocks Peroxidase)
- Propylthiouracil (blocks Peroxidase + 5-Deiodinase)
- Propanolol (↓conversion of T4 to T3)
5
Q
Graves Dz (3)
A
- b-Blockers
- Thioamide
- Radioiodine ablation
6
Q
Pheochromocytoma
A
a-antagonist (esp Phenoxybenzamine = nonselective a-blocker) then Surgery
7
Q
Thyroid Storm
A
Propylthiouracil
8
Q
Carcinoid Sx
A
Octreotide
9
Q
Type 2 DM
A
Metformin
10
Q
Central (Pituitary) DI
A
ADH (Desmopressin)
11
Q
SIADH
A
Demeclocycline
12
Q
Octreotide (2)
A
- GH Excess (Giantism, Acromegaly, Adenoma)
- Carcinoid Sx