Endocrinology Flashcards

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What medications can cause hypothyroidism?

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-Amiodarone
-Lithium
-Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
-Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors

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What are symptoms of hypothyroidism?

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-Extreme fatigue
-Weight gain
-Cold intolerance
-Dry skin, loss of hair
-Bradycardia
-HTN
-Depression
-Goiter

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What labs are used to diagnosis hypothyroidism?

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-TSH > 5 w/ symptoms or > 10 without symptoms or positive antithyroid antibodies
(normal TSH 0.4-4)

-Low total T4
(normal T4 5-12)

-Low total T3
(normal T3 80-180)

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When is treatment for hypothyroidism usually started?

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TSH > 5

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What is the preferred initial treatment for hypothyroidism?

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Levothyroxine (T4)

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What initial dose of levothyroxine is appropriate for most patients?

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1.6 mcg/kg/day

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Which patient populations may benefit from an initial levothyroxine dose of 12.5 mcg?

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-Elderly
-Severe hypothyroidism
-History of CAD
-Arrhythmias

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How often do TSH levels need to be checked while taking levothyroxine?

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-Every 6-8 weeks after each dose change
-Every 3-6 months during first year of diagnosis
-Annually thereafter

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Which medications may decrease levothyroxine absorption?

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-Calcium
-PPIs
-Ferrous sulfate
-Aluminum hydroxide
-Magnesium

**Take 1-2 hours before or 4-6 hours after

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What is the conversion of desiccated thyroid hormone to levothyroxine?

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1 grain (65 mg) = 60-100 mcg of T4

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What lab results would be expected in subclinical hypothyroidism?

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-High TSH
-Normal T3/T4

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When are patients with subclinical hypothyroidism supposed to receive treatment?

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-TSH 10 or more
-TSH 5-9 (personalized on basis of symptoms, age, quality of life, risk factors, co-morbidities)

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What dose of levothyroxine is recommended for subclinical hypothyroidism?

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25-75 mcg

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Which patients should not receive treatment for subclinical hypothyroidism?

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> 60 years old

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What are symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

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-Heat intolerance or increased sweating
-Tremor
-Palpitations or tachycardia
-Nervousness/anxiety
-Weight loss despite increased appetite

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What labs are used to diagnosis hyperthyroidism?

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-Low TSH
(normal TSH 0.4-4)

-High total T4
(normal T4 5-12)

-High total T3
(normal T3 80-180)

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What non-medication treatment options are available for hyperthyroidism?

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-Radioactive iodine
*Contraindicated in pregnant or nursing mothers

-Thyroidectomy

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What medication treatment options are available for hyperthyroidism?

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-Methimazole
*Less hepatotoxicity
*Not recommended in first trimester or if breastfeeding

-Propylthiouracil
*Recommended during first trimester and if breastfeeding
*More hepatotoxicity

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What are severe side effects of methimazole and propylthiouracil?

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-Agranulocytosis
-Hepatitis
-Vasculitis

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Which class of medications may provide symptom relief of hyperthyroidism symptoms?

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Non-selective beta blockers (propranolol & nadolol)

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Which medications are recommended in PCOS if patients are infertile?

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-Clomiphene
-Metformin

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Which medications are recommended for insulin resistance associated with PCOS?

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-Metformin*
-Pioglitazone
-GLP-1 agonists

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Which medications are recommended for menstrual irregularities associated with PCOS?

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-Oral contraceptives
-Metformin

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What medications can cause hyperprolactinemia?

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-Dopamine antagonists (antipsychotics, TCAs, metoclopramide)
-SSRIs
-Verapamil
-GnRH analogs

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What is the recommended treatment for hyperprolactinemia?
-Bromocriptine *Recommended for fertility and during pregnancy *CI: ischemic heart disease, PVD, uncontrolled HTN -Cabergoline *Better GI tolerance *CI: ischemic heart disease, PVD, uncontrolled HTN
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What medications can cause weight gain?
-Insulin -TZDs -SUs -Atypical antipsychotics -TCAs -SSRIs -Lithium -VPA -Glucocorticoids -Oral contraceptives
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What is the goal amount of weight lost with treatment?
5-10% decrease in body weight over 6 months
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When is pharmacological treatment for obesity indicated?
BMI 30 or more OR BMI 27 or more PLUS co-morbidities (T2DM, HTN, OSA, etc.) *Medications should only be recommended if patients do not meet goals with lifestyle changes
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When should a weight loss medication be deemed ineffective and discontinued?
If < 5% weight loss in 3 months
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How long should phentermine be used for?
3 months
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What are contraindications to phentermine therapy?
-HF -CV disease -Arrythmias -Stroke -Glaucoma -Anxiety
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What are side effects of orlistat?
-GI effects (bloating, cramping, oily spotting) -Fat-soluble vitamin deficiency
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What are contraindications to orlistat therapy?
-Chronic malabsorption therapy -Cholestasis -Hepatotoxicity
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How much weight should a patient lose during the first 12 weeks of Qsymia therapy?
at least 3% of body weight (if not, discontinue therapy)
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How much weight should a patient lose during the 12 weeks of highest Qsymia dose?
at least 5% of body weight (if not, taper off therapy)
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What are contraindications to Qsymia therapy?
-Pregnancy -Severe depression -Recent stroke or CV event -Nephrolithiasis *REMS program available
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What are contraindications to Contrave therapy?
-Seizure disorder -Anorexia -Bulimia
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How much weight should a patient lose during the first 12 weeks of Contrave therapy?
at least 5% of body weight (if not, discontinue therapy)
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How much weight should a patient lose during the first 16 weeks of Saxenda therapy?
at least 4% of body weight (if not, discontinue therapy)
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What are side effects of Qsymia?
-Paresthesia -Dysgeusia -Insomnia -Dry mouth
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When should bariatric surgery be considered?
BMI 40 or more OR BMI 35 or more w/ comorbidities (DM, OSA, CV disease, joint disease)
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What deficiencies are typically associated with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery?
-Iron -B12 -Folate -Calcium
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What are symptoms of primary adrenal deficiency (Addison disease)?
-Weakness/fatigue -Anorexia -Salt craving -Hypotension -Weight loss -Dehydration
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What is the treatment of primary adrenal deficiency?
-Hydrocortisone -Cortisone -Prednisolone -Fludrocortisone
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How should corticosteroid dosing be adjusted during sick-days/times of stress for primary adrenal deficiency?
Double or triple dose
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What are symptoms of Cushing Syndrome?
-Central obesity w/ moon/round face + buffalo hump -HTN -Striae -Myopathy -Osteopenia or osteoporosis
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What are symptoms of hyperaldosteronism?
-Fatigue -Muscle cramping -Paresthesia -Polyuria/polydipsia -HTN -Hypo-K
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What is the treatment for hyperaldosteronism?
-Spironolactone -Eplerenone
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What are symptoms of male hypogonadism?
-Decrease libido -ED -Loss of body hair -Loss of energy
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What is the treatment for male hypogonadism?
-Testosterone
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What are side effects of testosterone?
-Increase in BP (oral and SQ) -Edema -Acne -Gynecomastia -Polycythemia -Hair loss
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What are contraindications to testosterone?
-History of breast or prostate cancer -Untreated BPH -Untreated OSA -Uncontrolled HF -Pregnancy/breastfeeding
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