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Type I DM formerly known as:

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Insulin dependent DM

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Complete loss of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas results in type ___ DM.

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I

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Hyper/hypoglycemia is assiciated with DM I.

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Hyperglycemia

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High serum glucose level causes ____ cells to be destroyed.

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Ilet

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Glucose cannot be taken into the body as it should in this Dz.

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DM I

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Identify the Dz.

Risk: lean, 30 yo, requires insulin, develops ketoacidosis and autoimmune Dz.

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DM I

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Excessive hunger (polyphasia) and thirst (polydipsia) are common symptoms of:

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DM I

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C-peptide test is done to detect what Dz and why?

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DM I; Tests to tell how much pancreas function remains.

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Fasting plasma glucose level of 126 mg/dl pr above is a sign of:

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DM I

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1A-autoimmune destruction on beta cells is a subtype of:

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DM I

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1B-idiopathic destruction on the beta cells is a subtype of:

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DM I

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What is the pathophysiologic sugar level in DM I?

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Sustained elevated blood sugar > 126 mg

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In DM I excessive thirst is caused by:

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water shifting out of cells and into the blood.

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Define Polyuria.

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Production of abnormally large volume of dilute urine, which is an effect of glucose in the blood after kidney filtration.

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HbA1c blood test is for long term glycemic control of which Dz?

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DM I

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What is a common treatment for DM I?

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Insulin injections.

No oral diabetic medications.

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17
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Tier 1 or 2? Hyperthyroidism

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T1

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18
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Risk factors of DM II:

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  • Obesity
  • Genetic predisposition
  • > 45 yo
  • African American
  • Native American
  • Stimulated by other drugs and environmental factors
  • Infections of pancreas and endocrine system
  • Elevated cholesterol and BP
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These are the signs and symptoms of what Dz?

  • Shortness of breath
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Altered mental fxn
  • Possible syndrome X
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DM II

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20
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Risk factors for this disease include age (25-50), and 10 times more common in women than men

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Hyperthyroidism

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Signs, Symptoms and effects:

Prominent stare
Excessive nervousness
Insomnia
Hyperactivity
Palpitations
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Hyperthyroidism

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Hyperthyroidism is associated with weight ____ and _____ appetite

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weight loss, appetite

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Signs, Symptoms and effects:

Digit tremors, fatigue, heat intolerance, weakness

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Hyperthyroidism

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Goiter is a sign of what disease?

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Hyperthyroidism

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Detected by elevated T4 levels
Hyperthyroidism
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Treated with drugs, radioiodine therapy for patients over the age of 40, and sometimes surgery
Hyperthyroidism
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Basic pathophysiology of ___? Insufficient amount of thyroid hormone, and reduces metabolic state.
Hypothyroidism
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This disease is most commonly a cause of Hashimotos. Name the subtype
Hypothyroidism (secondary)
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Secondary hypothyroidism happens in the
pathway
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Primary hypothyroidism is caused by _______ often by ______
damage to the thyroid, tx of hyperthyroidism
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Signs, Symptoms and effects: Cold intolerance Peripheral Paresthesia Bloating
Hypothyroidism
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Detection: lab test for elevated TSH of low free T4
Hypothyroidism
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Treated with levothyroxine
Hypothyroidism
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Basic pathophysiology of ____? Benign tumor in pituitary Most common cause of pituitary dysfunction in adults
Pituitary Adenoma
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Signs, symptoms & effects: Hair & Skin texture difference Sexual dysfunction Gigantism in children
Pituitary Adenoma
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Can lead to nerve palsy, headaches, visual disturbance
Pituitary Adenoma
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Can cause Cushing's Disease if produces ACTH (Acetylcholine)
Pituitary Adenoma
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Surgical removal of tumor, or radiation
Pituitary Adenoma
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Increase in glucose production by the liver, insulin resistance and decreased insulin production. Name the Dz:
DM II
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Risk factors of DM II:
- Obesity - Genetic predisposition - >45 yo - African American - Native American - Stimulated by other drugs and environmental factors - Infections of pancreas and endocrine system - Elevated cholesterol and BP
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These are the signs and symptoms of what Dz? - Shortness of breath - Nausea - Vomiting - Altered mental fxn - Possible syndrome X
DM II
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Treatments for DM II:
- Oral glucose lowering agents - No insulin injection required - Exercise reduction of glucose intolerance
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Name the tier 1 Dz of the endocrine system.
- DM I - DM II - Hyperthyroidism - Hypothyroidism - Pituitary Adenoma
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Menopause is a tier 1 or 2 "Dz" of the endocrine system.
Tier 2
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Progressive loss of ovarian fxn culminating in the final episode of menstrual bleeding. Name the "Dz."
Menopause
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What hormone levels are reduced in menopause?
Estrogen and androgen
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What are the symptoms of menopause?
Hot flashes, skin atrophy, decreased breast size, osteoporosis.
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Tier 1 or 2? Hypothyroidism
T1
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Tier 1 or 2? Pituitary Adenoma
T1
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Pathophysiology: Caused by prolonged use of glucocoticoids, or hyperactive adrenal gland
Cushing's syndrome
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Causes elevated cortisol levels
Cushing's Syndrome
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Rare disorder caused by the destruction of adrenal glands (autoimmune usually)
Addison's Disease
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Can be caused by TB and histoplasmic granulomatous infiltration
Addison's Disease
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Deficiency in cortisol
Addison's Disease
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Small benign tumor most often found in the adrenal medulla (can also develop around the sympathetic ganglia?
Pheochromocytoma
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Secretes excessive catecholamines
Pheochromocytoma
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Significant cause of secondary systemic hypertension
Pheochromocytoma
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Inflammation of the thyroid gland results in:
Hashimotos Thyroiditis
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The most common thyroid Dz, most common cause of goiter, and most common autoimmune Dz:
Hashimotos Thyroiditis
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Vascular damage to pituitary gland resulting from an acute hemorrhage in the gland mostly caused by trauma
Pituitary Apoplexy
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Causes severe hypoglycemia and drop in blood pressure
Pituitary Apoplexy
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Tier 1 or 2? Hashimotos Thyroiditis
T2
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Tier 1 or 2? Pituitary Apoplexy
T2
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Tier 1 or 2? Cushing's Syndrome
T2
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Tier 1 or 2? Addison's Disease
T2
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Tier 1 or 2? Pheochromocytoma
T2

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