Endocrine Flashcards
most common neuropathy in diabetics
symmetrical polyneuropathy — glove and stocking
what endocrine thing is associated with post-partum
ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY
steroid-cushings acne
NO comedomes
is it cost effective to do routine WBC counts on ppl for anti thyroid meds
NO NO NO NO NOT cost effective
radioactive iodine causes…
PERMANENT hypothyroidism
which endocrine thing presents with proximal myopathy
HYPERTHYROID
thyrotoxicosis leading to heart failure
increase myocardial contractility
tight glycaemic control only decreases mortality of
MICROvascular
- nephropathy
- retinopathy
what would increase chance of diuretic induced HYPOkalaemia
conn’s – since have underlying low potassium
which cancer is most associated with hypercalcemia, secondary to PTHrP
brest cancer
thyrotoxicosis leading to death– what marker?
LOW thyroglobulin
PE acid-base= alkalosis, so what effect on calcium
alkalosis= hypocalcemia (since more will be able to bind to albumin)
acidosis and calcium
acidosis= hypercalcemia (Since less will be able to bind to albumin)
post-op immobilization leads to…
HYPERcalcemia
alanine gets converted to
pyruvate
androgen secreting tumor– most specific
DHEA-S
nocturnal penile tumescence
psychogenic
organic
2 contraindications to RAI
- pregnancy
- severe opthalmopathy
untreated hyperthyroidism leads to….
BONE LOSS
bulimia
hypokalaemia alklosis– normotensive– LOW CHLORIDE
intensive bp control—
decreases renal effects
do you get SEVERE hypercalcemia with thiazides
NOOOO!!!
where would you see SEVERE hypercalcemia
hypercalcemia of malignancy
when to do surgery for prolactinoma
failed tx DA agonist
impaired vision
