endocrine Flashcards
1
Q
what characteristic is caused by bone metastases ?
A
hypercalcaemia
2
Q
what can increase growth hormone secretion ?
A
ghrelin and glucagon
3
Q
how do sulfonylureas work ?
A
sulfonylureas work by stimulating pancreatic beta cells to secrete insulin
4
Q
what is the mechanism of action of sulfonylureas ?
A
increase pancreatic insulin secretion
5
Q
what may be caused by carbimazole ?
A
hypothyroidism
6
Q
what is most characteristically associated with pioglitazone ?
A
fluid retention
7
Q
what is one of the most commonly associated symptoms of myeloma ?
A
hypercalcaemia (one of the most commonly associated symptoms of any malignancy
8
Q
a nuclear scintigraphy of ______ what ? would reveal patchy uptake
A
a toxic multinodular goitre
