Endocrine Flashcards
1
Q
Overweight man with uncontrolled diabetes, which med to start?
A
Liraglutide; GLP-1 receptor agonist. Stimulates insulin release and promotes weight loss.
2
Q
Young person with hypertension, low k and alkalosis?
A
Suspect Liddle syndrome; mutation in epithelial sodium channels –> HTN and suppressed renin and aldosterone.
Very sensitive to diuretics.
3
Q
Which thyroid cancer is associated with Hashimotos?
A
Thyroid lymphoma
