Endocrine Flashcards
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Tests to check for GH deficiency:
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- Arginine stimulation test
- Insulin induced hypoglycemia stimulation test
- Exercise stimulation test
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What is the most common cause of acromegaly?
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Tumors of pituitary that secretes GH
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Q
Symptoms of prolactin excess in women:
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Anovulation, amenorrhea, galactorrhea, menstrual irregularities
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Two most common causes of prolactin excess:
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Dopamine deficiency, pituitary adenoma
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Q
What is the cosyntropin test?
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Documents the functional capacity of adrenal glands to synthesize cortisol
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Metyrapon stimulation test is:
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Indirect test of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis function. Inhibition of the enzyme 11 betahydroxylase that converts 11deoxycortisol to cortisol.
