Endocrinology 6-unordered

Question 1

Explain the pathphysiology, clinical features and management of phaechromocytoma.

Answer 1

pg 8

Question 2

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

Answer 2

pg 3

Question 3

Explain the mechanism of action, disadvantages and uses of metyrapone and ketoconazole

Answer 3

pg 4

Question 4

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

Answer 4

pg 4

Question 5

Explain the clinical features of Cushing’s syndrome

Answer 5

pg 1

Question 6

• Phaeochromocytoma is common_(T/F)_

Answer 6

F,Phaeochromocytoma is EXTREMELY RARE

Question 7

Name two methods for the Pharmacological Manipulation of Steroids

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

Answer 8

pg 2

Question 9

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

Answer 9

pg 7

Question 10

Explain what Eplerenone is used for

Answer 10

pg 8

Question 11

Explain :Uses , Mechanism of Action of Spironolactone, Pharmacokinetics of Spironolactone and unwanted actions

Answer 11

pg 7

Question 12

Describe the Treatment for Cushing’s Syndrome

Answer 12

pg 3