Endocrine

Question 1

Pituitary hypofunction

Answer 1

TBC

Question 2

Hypoglycaemia

Answer 2

TBC

Question 3

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Answer 3

TBC

Question 4

If a patient with Type 2 Diabetes is on insulin, what does this suggest?

Answer 4

Their pancreas is completely dysfunctional.

Question 5

Multi-nodular goitre

Answer 5

TBC

Question 6

Sick euthyroid

Answer 6

TBC

Question 7

What are 8 symptoms of hypothyroidism?

Answer 7

1. Fatigue
2. Increased sensitivity to cold
3. Constipation
4. Dry skin
5. Weight gain
6. Puffy face
7. Hoarseness
8. Muscle weakness

Question 8

What is Addison’s Disease?

Answer 8

A long-term endocrine disorder resulting from insufficient hormone production by the adrenal glands.

Question 9

What are 8 symptoms of hypothyroidism?

Answer 9

1. Fatigue.
2. Increased sensitivity to cold.
3. Constipation.
4. Dry skin.
5. Weight gain.
6. Puffy face.
7. Hoarseness.
8. Muscle weakness.

Question 10

What are 10 symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

Answer 10

1. Nervousness
2. Anxiety
3. Irritability
4. Hyperactivity
5. Mood swings.
6. Difficulty sleeping
7. Feeling tired all the time
8. Sensitivity to heat
9. Muscle weakness
10. Diarrhoea

Question 11

What is euthyroid sick syndrome also known as?

Answer 11

Nonthyroidal illness syndrome

Question 12

What is euthyroid sick syndrome (nonthyroidal illness syndrome)?

Answer 12

A term used to describe changes in serum thyroid hormone and TSH levels occurring in acutely ill patients which are not caused by an intrinsic abnormality of thyroid function.