ENDOCRINE Flashcards
Mx of Gastroparesis in T1DM
METACLOPRAMIDE
Thyroid Storm mx
BB’s
Dexamethasone
Anti thyroids (propylthiouracil)
Lugols Ioine
If plasma/aldosterone ratio is raised, what ix are performed after?
Adrenal Venous Sampling
increased in only one vein indicates adenoma
in both indicates hyperplasia
What malignancy is assoc with hashimotos
MALT lymphoma
TREATMENT FOR MODY
GLICLAZIDE
Do thiazides cause hyper or hypocalcaemia?
HYPERCALCAEMIA
Mx of Subclinical Hyperthyroidism
TSH 4-10
Asymptomatic: Observe and Repeat TFT in 6 months
<65: trial of levothyrox, stop if no improvement
Older: Watch and Wait
TSH >10
<70: Levothyroxine
>80: Watch and wait
Mx of acromegaly
Surgery
If not: Octreotide (Somatostatin analogue)
TMN mx
Iodine
What renal condition is a contraindication for amitryptiline
BPPH
Symptomatic Mx of Graves
Propanolol
Carbimazole
Secondary Hypothyroidism Aetiology
Pituitary Lesion
Is the urine osmolality is high after fluid deprivation AND desmopressin?
PRIMARY POLYDIPSIA
Addisons patients with a vomitting illness?
IM hydrocortisone
Mx of NEPHROGENIC DI
Chlorothiazide