Endocrine Flashcards
Initial test in Hyperthyroidism
TSH
when to repeat thyroid function test after stating treatment
4-6 weeks
most serious complication of graves ophthalmopathy
Optic nerve compression
antithyroid DOC for thyroid storm
PTU
best treatment for hypothyroidism
Levothyroxine
MCC of hypothyroidism worldwide
Iodine deficiency
mountain regions , Alps, Andes
MCC of hypothyroidism in iodine sufficient areas
Hashimoto thyroiditis (AI) and iatrogenic (tx for hyperthyroidism), post RAI
thyroid nodule with low TSH, what is the test?
thyroid scan–> is indicated if the TSH is suppressed to demonstrate HYPERFUNCTIONING state
Toxic adenoma –> mgnt: RAI
Thyroid nodule with high TSH, what is the test?
Ultrasound guided FNAB - may be not hyperfunctioning state
what drug inhibits cortisol synthesis at the level of 11b-hydoxylase, ONLY adrenal inhibiting medication administered to pregnant women with cushing syndrome
Metyrapone
it inhibits the early steps of steroidogenesis
Ketoconazole
MCC of mineralocorticoid excess
Primary Hyperaldosteronism
MCC of cushingoid features
Iatrogenic Hypercortisolism
MCC of Cushing’s syndrome OVER ALL
MEdical use of glucocorticoid for immunosuppression for the treatment of inflammatory disease
primary cause of DEATH in Cushing
Cardiovascular Disease
Parameters to diagnose DM`
HbA1c - >/6.5 %
FPG - >/126/mgdL (7mmol/L)
2 hr, 75g OGTT - >/200mgdl (11mmol/L)
RBS - >/200mgdl (11mmol/L)l
what need to be assessed in DM ANNUALLY
Neuropathy
Nephropathy
Lipids
what need to be assessed in DM, 2x/yr
BiAnnual eyes and feet exam
How many times to assessed HbA1C in a yr?
2-4x a yr
when to consider DUAL combination therapy in DM?
Consider combination Injectable therapy when A1c, RBS ?
DUAL - >/9%
Injectable - Hba1c 10%, RBS >/300mg/dL