Endocrine/ Metabolic

Question 1

what EKG abnormality can be seen with hyperkalemia

Answer 1

peaked T waves

Question 2

most common causes of hypokalemia

Answer 2

gastrointestinal or urinary losses due to vomitting, diarrhea or diuretics

Question 3

manifestations of hypokalemia

Answer 3

weakness

glucose intolerance

Question 4

manifestations of hypokalemia

Answer 4

severe muscle weakness or rhabdomyolysis
GI ileus
muscle cramps

Question 5

EKG changes seen with hypokalemia

Answer 5

depression of ST segment, decrease in amplitude of the T wave and increase in the amplitude of U waves (occur at end of T wave)

Question 6

normal serum levels of free T4 and T3 with a suppressed TSH level is claled what

Answer 6

subclinical hyperthyroidism

Question 7

common PE findings w/ hyperthyroidism

Answer 7

warm and moist skin, fine and thin hair, tachycardia and possible a-fib

Question 8

2 common features of Graves disease

Answer 8

ophthalmopathy and diffuse goiter

Question 9

tx for symptoms of hyperthyroidism

Answer 9

beta blockers

Question 10

preferred drug for pregnancy and hyperthyroidism

Answer 10

PTU

Question 11

drug to make hyperthyroid patient euthryoid

Answer 11

methimazole

Question 12

after euthryoidism is achieved with drug therapy what is the definitive therapy for hyperthyroidism

Answer 12

radioiodine