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Endocrine Flashcards

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Test for phaechromocytoma

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24 hour urinary collection for metanephrines

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Management of phaeochromocytoma

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Surgery - Stabilisation required first:
1. Alpha blocker (phenoxybenzamine) and then
2. Beta blocker

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Mechanism of action of GLP 1 mimetics (eg exenatide)

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Increase insulin secretion and inhibit glucagon secretion

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Mechanism of action of DPP 4 inhibitors eg vildagliptin

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Increase levels f incretins (GLP 1 and GIP) by decreasing their peripheral breakdown

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ECG abnormality associated with hypercalcaemia

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Shortened QT interval

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ECG abnormalities associated with hypokalaemia

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U waves
Small or absent T waves
Prolonged PR interval
ST depression
Long QT

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