Endocrine Flashcards
1
Q
Thyroid lymphoma
A
Associated with hashimoto’s
2
Q
Nephrogenic DI treatment
A
HCTZ, indomethacin, amiloride
3
Q
Treatment of SIADH
A
Conivaptan, tolvaptan, democlocycline
4
Q
Long acting insulins
A
1) Glargine
2) Detemir
5
Q
Glitazones/ thiazolidinediones
A
1) Pioglitazone, rosiglitazone
2) Increased insulin sensitivity and levels of adiponectin in peripheral tissue via PPAR-gamma binding
3) Weight gain, edema, CHF
6
Q
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
A
1) Acarbose, miglitol
2) Inhibit glucose absorption as brush-border
7
Q
Glucocorticoids
A
Decrease the production of leukotrienes and prostaglandins by inhibiting phospholipase A2 and expression of COX-2
