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Endocrine Review Flashcards

1
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What two hormones are secreted by the posterior pituitary?

A

Oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH, vasopressin).

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What is Sheehan’s syndrome?

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Ischemia of the pituitary due to volume depletion during or after childbirth.

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3
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How do glitazones work?

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They improve insulin sensitivity.

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4
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What is the most common pituitary adenoma?

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Prolactinoma

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5
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Large doughy hands should make you think of what diagnosis?

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Gigantism

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Diabetes insipidus is caused by a deficiency of which hormone?

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Vasopressin

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7
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How much more potent is T3 than T4?

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3-4x

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What is the first line medical treatment for pheochromocytoma?

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Alpha blocker. You should never use a pure beta blocker.

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What is the best imaging for a thyroid nodule?

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Ultrasound

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Patient presents with erectile dysfunction and complains of some numbness in his feet. On second thought he has noticed significant polyuria and polydipsia. What diagnosis should you be thinking of?

A

Diabetic neuropathy

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Pretibial myxedema should make you think of what diagnosis?

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Graves’ disease

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A 35 year old female presents with heat intolerance, weight loss and palpitations. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Hyperthyroidism

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13
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What is the first line medical treatment for a patient who presents with palpitations and nervousness secondary to hyperthyroidism?

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Beta Blockers

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14
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What is Hashimoto’s disease?

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An autoimmune cause of hypothyroid.

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15
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How does levothyroxine work?

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It helps convert T4 to T3

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16
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What is the most common thyroid cancer?

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Papillary makes up about 80% of thyroid cancers.

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17
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In a patient with hyperthyroidism will TSH most likely be elevated or decreased?

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Decreased

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18
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How do fibrates work to affect the lipid profile?

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They inhibit synthesis of VLDL and elevate lipoprotein lipase.

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19
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What medication might you use prior to thyroidectomy in a patient with hyperthyroidism?

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Methimazole or propylthiouracil (PTU).

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20
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What is included in Whipple’s triad of hypoglycemia?

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History of previous hypoglycemia, serum glucose of <40, immediate recovery upon administration of glucose.

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21
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Positive antithyroid peroxidase and antithyroglobulin antibodies should make you think of what diagnosis?

A

Hashimoto’s

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22
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What is the treatment for myxedema?

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Levothyroxine and slow warming

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23
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What is the most common cause of hypoparathyroid?

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Post thyroidectomy with the complication of parathyroidectomy.

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24
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What is Chvostek’s sign?

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Tap on facial nerve and get a twitch with low Ca.

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25
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Cortical adrenal insufficiency is also known as what disease?

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Addison’s disease

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26
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What is Trousseau’s sign?

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Inflate BP cuff and hold for 3 minutes. Patient with low Ca will get carpel tunnel symptoms.

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27
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What is the most common cause of hyperparathyroidism?

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Single parathyroid adenoma in 80% of cases.

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28
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In Cushing?s disease is ACTH elevated or decreased?

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Elevated

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29
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What is Graves’ disease?

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The most common cause of hyperthyroidism. It is an autoimmune disease.

30
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What specific breathing pattern is associated with diabetic ketoacidosis?

A

Kussmaul respirations

31
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What is the least aggressive thyroid cancer?

32
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Name two tests you might use to rule out Cushing’s syndrome.

A

24 hour free cortisol urine test and dexamethasone suppression test.

33
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List two ectopic tumors that may produce ACTH and give a patient Cushing’s syndrome?

A

Small cell lung cancer, pancreatic islet cells, thymomas.

34
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What is the treatment for Addison’s disease?

A

Hydrocortisone or prednisone

35
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What is the test to begin with if you suspect pheochromocytoma?

A

24 hour urine for catecholamines.

36
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Exophthalmos should make you think of what diagnosis?

A

Hyperthyroidism

37
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What percentage of diabetes in the US is type 2?

38
Q

HLA-DR gene is a marker for what endocrine disorder?

39
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What is the main function of parathyroid hormone?

A

Increase serum Ca

40
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List four diagnostic criteria for diabetes?

A

Random glucose >200, fasting plasma >126, two hour postprandial glucose >200, HgA1c >6.5%.

41
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Moans, groans, stones and bones describe symptoms of what endocrine problem?

A

Hyperparathyroid

42
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Stocking glove should make you think of what diagnosis?

A

Diabetic neuropathy and B12 deficiency neuropathy.

43
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Fruity breath should make you think of what diagnosis?

A

Diabetic ketoacidosis

44
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As it relates to diabetics, what is the dawn phenomenon?

A

Reduced insulin response between 5 and 8 am.

45
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What is the most common cause of hypopituitarism?

46
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How does metformin work?

A

Decreases the hepatic glucose production and increases peripheral glucose uptake.

47
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How do sulfonylureas medications work?

A

They stimulate the production of insulin.

48
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What class of medications does pioglitazone (Actos) fall into?

A

Thiazolidinediones also known as glitazones.

49
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What is the suffix associated with sulfonylureas?

A

Ide is the suf.x. Examples: glipizide, tolbutamide, tolazamide.

50
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Typically what is the first medication started in type 2 DM?

51
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How often should a diabetic’s HgbA1C be checked and what should it be?

A

Every three months (remember the life a RBC is 90-120 days) and it should be below 6.5%.

52
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What are the 5 criteria for Metabolic syndrome?

A

HDL 135/85, Triglycerides >150, Fasting glucose >100, Waist >40 inches in men >35 inches in women.

53
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What class of medications is the first line for lowering LDL?

54
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Which lipid medication may cause flushing?

55
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What life threatening side effect do statins have?

A

Rhabdomyolysis

56
Q

Does niacin increase or decrease HDL?

57
Q

What medication class does metformin (glucophage) fall into?

58
Q

List the 5 insulines in order of peak efficacy?

A

Lispro 1-2 hrs, Regular 2-4 hrs, NPH 5-7 hrs, Lente 4-8 hrs, UltraLente 8-14 hrs.

59
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Is metformin indicated or contraindicated in renal failure?

A

Contraindicated

60
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What is the most common cause of DM type 1?

A

Autoimmune destruction of the islet cells in the pancreas.

61
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List 4 physical exam findings for Cushing’s syndrome.

A

Moon face, buffalo hump, purple strai, central obesity, supraclavicular fat pads, easy bruising

62
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Propranolol belongs to what class of medication?

A

Beta blockers

63
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During pregnancy which is the prefered treatment of hyperthyroidism PTU or methimazole?

64
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Name the four thyroid cancers.

A

Papillary, Follicular, Medullary, Anaplastic

65
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What heparin complication is relevant to endocrinology?

A

Adrenal infarct leading to a cushing’s syndrome.

66
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How does nicotinic acid work to affect the lipid profile?

A

It inhibits secretion of VLDL.

67
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Hyperpigmentation of the skin along creases should make you think of what diagnosis ?

A

Addison’s disease

68
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Which thyroid cancer is the most aggressive?

A

Anaplastic

69
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How do statins work to affect the lipid profile?

A

They slow the rate limiting step of cholesterol synthesis.

70
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Will ACTH be elevated or decreased in Addison’s disease?

A

Elevated if the problem is at the adrenal glands.

71
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What role does c-peptide play in the diagnosis of diabetes?

A

It is a marker of insulin production. Elevated C-peptide points to DM 2. Decreased c-peptide points towards DM 1.

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