endocrine Flashcards

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pharmaceutical management of acromegaly (if unable to do surgery)

A

octreotide (somatostatin analogue)

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presentation of Addisons disease

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fatigue, nausea, vomiting, WL, hyperpigmented skin

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characterisation of an adrenal crisis

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hyotension, hyperkalaemia and hyponatraemia

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4
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management of an adrenal crisis

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IV hydrocortisone

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