Endocrinology 6-ordered

Question 1

Explain what Eplerenone is used for(1)

Answer 1

pg 8

Question 2

Explain the mechanism of action, disadvantages and uses of metyrapone and ketoconazole(9)

Answer 2

pg 4

Question 3

In the good old days , why did people with Cushing’s use to die(1)

Answer 3

pg 3

Question 4

How would you manage effect of excess catecholamines , and describe a condition where you get this(2)

Answer 4

pg 4

Question 5

Explain :Uses and Mechanism of Action of Spironolactone, Pharmacokinetics of Spironolactone(3)

Answer 5

pg 7

Question 6

• Phaeochromocytoma is common_(T/F)(30s)_

Answer 6

F,Phaeochromocytoma is EXTREMELY RARE

Question 7

Describe the Treatment for Cushing’s Syndrome(2)

Answer 7

pg 3

Question 8

Describe the different causes of cushing’s syndrome, and the invesgtigations to be made to diagnose cushing’s syndrome(4)

Answer 8

pg 2

Question 9

Name two methods for the Pharmacological Manipulation of Steroids(30s)

Answer 9

pg 3

Question 10

Explain the features of Conn’s syndrome , and how it can be diagnosed and treated(3)

Answer 10

pg 7(

Question 11

Explain the pathphysiology, clinical features and management of phaechromocytoma.(3)

Answer 11

pg 8

Question 12

Explain the clinical features of Cushing’s syndrome(3)

Answer 12

pg 1