Endocrine

Question 1

Name an intermediate acting insulin , giving onset peak and duration.

Answer 1

NPH

onset- 1-2 hr
peak- 4-12 hr
duration- 18-24 hr

Question 2

Name an short acting insulin , giving onset peak and duration.

Answer 2

REGULAR

onset: o.5- 1.5 hr
peak: 2-3 hr
duration: 5-8 hr

Question 3

Name two rapid acting insulins , giving onset peak and duration.

Answer 3

Lispro(Humalog)

onset: less than 15 sec
peak: 0.5 - 1 hr
duration: 3-4 hr

Aspart-

onset- 15 sec
peak: 40-50 sec
duration- 3-5 hr

Question 4

Name a long acting insulin , giving its onset peak and duration times.

Answer 4

Lantus ( Glargine)

onset: 1 hr
peak: no true peak
duration: 10-24 hours

Question 5

What are symptoms of cushings and what causes it?

Answer 5

• Moon face
• Bufalo hump
• Weight increase
• Mood change (depression)

Can be caused by long term use of steroids, affects adrenal glands and their function.

Question 6

What are thyroid function tests?

Answer 6

TSH levels. Low = hypo High= hyper

Question 7

what is treatment for hypothyroidism ?

Answer 7

Synthroid, replaces thyroid hormone and speeds things up

Question 8

What are treatments for hyperthyroidism?

Answer 8

Iodine treatment

Possible thyroidectomy in serious cases- watch out for parathyroid gland if this occurs, might be affected plus lack of calcium then