Endocrine Flashcards
1
Q
Percent subclinical hypothyroidism that progress to overt hypothyroidism
A
2 to 5%
2
Q
Starting dose levo thyroxin
A
1.6 μg per kilogram per day if elderly for history of heart disease start at 25 to 50 μg and increase every 4 to 6 weeks
3
Q
Medication that helps reverse exopthalmos in graves disease
A
Methimazole
4
Q
semaglutide (ozempic)
A
new GLP-1 once weekly dosing
5
Q
When stop metformin
A
Caution gfr <35%
Stop gfr <30%
Don’t start if gfr <45%
6
Q
SGLT-2 inhib and CKD
A
Helps stop progression, renoprotective
