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Endocrinology 2 Flashcards

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Describe how Hyperprolactinaemia is treated, Describe the pharmacokinetics of the drugs that are used(2)

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2
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Why is hyperprolactinaemia not a problem(10s)

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How is Hyperpituitarism detected(10s)

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4
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Describe the clinical uses of octrotide(1)

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5
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How can CO-SECRETION OF PROLACTIN AND GROWTH HORMONE IN ACROMEGALY take place , describe consequqence

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Describe the pharmacokinetics of octreotide(1)

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Describe how Pituitary Hypersecretory States can be diagnosed and treated,(use a specific example)(2)

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Explain regulation of prolactin secretion, treatement and side effects of treatement

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9
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Explain how increase in the amount of GH leads to: (•Obstructive sleep apnoea

  • Hypertension
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Increased risk of cancer)
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10
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What are the most common types of prolactinomas(10s)

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What usually causes Hyperpituitarism and describe what defects it could be accompanied with(1)

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Describe the onset and progess of acromegaly and explain (and just describe where relevant) it’s effects(3)

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13
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Explain how Hyperpituitarism can lead to bitemporal hemianopia(3)

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What is hyperprolactinaemia(10s)

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What are the symptoms of hyperprolactinaemia, explain how hyperprolactinaemia leads to them.(1)

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16
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HYPERprolactinaemia is associated with…

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17
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What can an excess amount of the different pituitary gland hormones lead to(1)

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18
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How can bitemporal hemianopia be assessed

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19
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Explain regulation of prolactin secretion, treatement and side effects of treatement

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20
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Explain how increase in the amount of GH leads to: (•Obstructive sleep apnoea

  • Hypertension
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Increased risk of cancer)
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21
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Name the disorder when you have excess somatotrophiin in children and when you have excess somatotropin in adults. State the fundamental reason for the differences between children an adults for excess somatotrophin.

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Excess Somatotrophin

  • In CHILDREN = GIGANTISM
  • In ADULTS = ACROMEGALY

In adults, the growth plates of the long bones have fused so there is no longer a possibility of an increase in height but you still get other effects

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