Endocrine 2 Flashcards

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indications for parathyroidectomy if patient has primary hyperparathyroidism

A

age less than 50
symptomatic
complications (osteoporosis, CKD, kidney stones)
calcium level at least 1 mg above normal
urinary calcium excretion over 400 mg a day

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elevated urine sodium, greater than 20… differential

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diuretics
cerebral salt wasting
adrenal insufficiency

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3
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causes of renal potassium wasting

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diuretics
hyperaldosteronism
RTA

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sxs of cerebral salt wasting

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hyponatremia
hypovolemia
increased urine sodium, greater than 20

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