Endocrine Flashcards
What are the complications of Cushing’s Syndrome?
HTN, DM, osteoporosis
What condition can occur with excessively high thyroid levels?
Myxoedema Coma
What states/conditions can you not rely on an acute HbA1C measure?
Pregnancy
Children
Haemoglobinopathies
What are the side effects of insulin?
Hypoglycaemia
Weight gain
Lipodystrophy
What are the complications of DKA?
Gastric stasis
Thromboemolism
Arrhythmias
Cerebral oedema
How do you treat the pain of diabetic neuropathy?
Paracetamol -> amitriptyline -> gabapentil -> opioids (tramadol)
How to Tx Conn’s?
Adrenalectomy
Spironolactone
What are the primary and secondary causes of Conn’s?
1* - adrenal adenoma, bilateral adrenal hyperplasia, familial
2* - renal artery stenosis/obstruction, HF
What are the nephrogenic causes of DI?
Drugs (lithium) Genetics DM CKD Electrolyte abnormalities
What are the cranial causes of DI?
Idiopathic
Tumours
Trauma
Infections - TB, meningitis
What is the ideal blood pressure in a diabetic patient?
<130/80
What are the differentials for hyperthyroidism?
Graves
Toxic multinodular goitre
Toxic adenoma
Drugs
How to treat acute thyroid eye disease?
Smoking cessation, IV methyprednisolone, surgical decompression
What is the treatment of acromegaly?
Dopamine agonists (cabergoline, bromocriptine), somatostatin analogues (octreotide), GH receptor antagonists (pegvisomant)
What might you give pre-op to a cushings patient?
Ketoconazole
Metyrapone