Endocrine

Question 1

Causes of primary adrenal insufficiency

Answer 1

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, sepsis, surgical removal, Addison disease, adrenal hemorrhage

Question 2

Causes of secondary adrenal insufficiency

Answer 2

Destroyed or inactivated adrenal gland, ACTH deficiency

Question 3

Causes of tertiary adrenal insufficiency

Answer 3

Suppression from steroids

Question 4

Presentation of adrenal crisis

Answer 4

Hypotension, fatigue, vomiting, muscle pain, anorexia, wt loss

Question 5

To of adrenal insufficiency/ crisis

Answer 5

Glucocorticoids and steroids

Question 6

S/sx of hyperthyroidism

Answer 6

Nervousness irritability emotional lability excessive appetite weight loss smooth moist skin increased perspiration and heat intolerance
Goiter exopthalmos tachycardia and widened pulse pressure

Question 7

S/sx of hypothyroidism

Answer 7

Growth retardation diminished physical activity impaired tissue perfusion constipation thick tongue poor muscle tone hoarseness anemia and intellectual disability