Endo Flashcards
1
Q
Name the active form of vitamin D
A
Calcitriol
2
Q
Describe Trousseau sign
A
Wrist and MCP flexion (carpopedal spasm) on inflating blood pressure cuff
(Shows low Ca)
3
Q
Describe Chvostek sign
A
Facial twitching on tapping over zygomatic arch
shows low Ca
4
Q
Which thyroid tumour has best prognosis?
A
Papillary (Please Feed My Alpaca)
5
Q
Which thyroid tumour has worst prognosis?
A
Anaplastic (Please Feed My Alpaca)