Endocrine Flashcards
1
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def. hypoglycemia
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BG
2
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endocrine causes of hypoglycemia
A
- ketotic hypoglycemia
- GH deficiency
- panhypothyroid
- ACTH def.
- addisons
- exo insulin
3
Q
non-endo causes of hypoglycemia
A
- sepsis/shock
- liver disease
- ingestion
- inborn errors of metabolism
4
Q
Sx of hypoglycemia
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- sweating
- weakness
- tachycard.
- tremor
- lethargy
- irritability
- confusion
- seizure
- coma
5
Q
Tx of hypo
A
5ml/kg of D10W or 2ml/kg D25W
if no IV give glucagon IM or SC
6
Q
peak ages of T1DM
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4-6 and 10-14
- fam Hx significant
7
Q
3 major emergencies of T1DM
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- DKA
- intercurrent illness
- hypoglycemia
8
Q
DDx for T1DM
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- T2DM
- genetic defect in B-cells
- meds
- diseases of exocrine panc.
9
Q
presentation of T1DM
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- polyuria/dypsia
- weight loss
- enuresis
- recent infectiong
- vomiting
- abdo pain
- fam/ Hx
10
Q
Phx for T1DM
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- vitals
- dehydration signs
- lethargy
- Kussmauls
- ketone breath
11
Q
lab Dx of DM1
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- HBa1c > 6.5
- fasting BG > 7
- random BG >11
- urine glucose and ketones
12
Q
non-DKA mgmt of DM1
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- initiate daily dose insulin .4-.6 unit/kg/day
- 2/3 in arm, 1/3 in leg
- 1/3 rapid, 2/3 intermediate
13
Q
long term mgmt of DM1
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- visits q3mos
- illnesses - do not stop insulin, check glucose andketones q4h, ensure fluid intake, ER if vomiting
- hypoglycemia - juice, dextrose tabs
14
Q
def. short stature
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15
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DDx for short
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Alone - neglect Bone dysplasia Chromosome - turners, DS Delayed growth - constitutional delay Endocrine - GH def., cushings Familial GI malabsorption - celiac, chrons
16
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def. of non-path short stature
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normal growth velocity