Endocrine Flashcards

Question 1

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Causes of hyperthyroidism

Answer

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Grave’s, toxic nodular goiter

Question 2

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Hyperthyroidism tx

Answer

A

Methimazole or PTU, BB for sx

Question 3

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Toxic nodular goiter tx

Answer

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RAIA or surg

Question 4

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Primary adrenal insufficiency

Answer

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Addison’s

Question 5

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How to diagnose primary adrenal insufficiency

Answer

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AM cortisol (< 3=dx, 3-10: stim test)

Question 6

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Primary adrenal insufficiency tx

Answer

A

Hydrocortisone

Question 7

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Excess cortisol

Answer

A

Cushing’s

Question 8

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Cushing’s sx

Answer

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Central obesity, DM, osteoporosis, buffalo hump, purple striae, moon facies

Question 9

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Classic triad: palpitations, HA, diaphoresis

Answer

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Pheochromocytoma

Question 10

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Cushing’s tx

Answer

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Remove tumor

Question 11

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Pheochromocytoma tx

Answer

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Surgical resection

Question 12

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↑Ca, ↓phosphorus

Answer

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Hyperparathyroidism

Question 13

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Stones, bones, groans, moans

Answer

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Hypercalcemia or Hyperparathyroidism

Question 14

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Hyperparathyroidism tx

Answer

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Parathyroidectomy

Question 15

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Causes of wet, dry, and euvolemic hyponatremia

Answer

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Dry: GI loss, renal (HCTZ)
Euvolemic: SIADH, hypothyroid, Addison’s
Wet: cirrhosis, CHF, nephrotic syndrome

Question 16

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Tx for wet vs. dry hyponatremia

Answer

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Dry: IVF
Wet: diuretics

Question 17

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Most common thyroid cancer

Answer

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Papillary

Question 18

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The following are causes of ____:

Hyperparathyroidism, cancer (lung, lymphoma), sarcoidosis, multiple myeloma, drugs

Answer

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Hypercalcemia

Question 19

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Amenorrhea, galactorrhea

Answer

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Prolactinoma

Question 20

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Prolactin is secreted from ____

Answer

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Anterior pituitary

Question 21

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Prolactinoma tx

Answer

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Dopamine agonists (bromocriptine, cabergoline)

Question 22

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Anterior pituitary hormones (6)

Answer

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Prolactin
FSH
LH
TSH
GH
ACTH

Question 23

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Posterior pituitary hormones (2)

Answer

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ADH (vasopressin)

Oxytocin