endocrine Flashcards
1
Q
pharmaceutical management of acromegaly (if unable to do surgery)
A
octreotide (somatostatin analogue)
2
Q
presentation of Addisons disease
A
fatigue, nausea, vomiting, WL, hyperpigmented skin
3
Q
characterisation of an adrenal crisis
A
hyotension, hyperkalaemia and hyponatraemia
4
Q
management of an adrenal crisis
A
IV hydrocortisone