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Endocrinology Flashcards

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Complications of DM are many. They include:

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  1. Neuropathy- +/- cranial nerve III palsy
  2. Retinopathy- Nonproliferative microaneurysms are the earliest change, also hard exudates and cotton wool spots
  3. Nephropathy- leads to microalbuminuria (Kidney bx- KIMMELSTIEL-WILSON, nodular glomerulosclerosis)
    - Tx= ACEI, low Na+ diet
  4. Macrovascular- atherosclerosis (CAD, PVD, stroke)
  5. Increased infection risk- b/c of vascular insufficiency and immunosuppression from hyperglycemia
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___ is the MC cause of ESRD. ___ is the 2nd MC cause.

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DM is MC cause!!

HTN is 2nd MC cause

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Dx of HYPOglycemia can be made when a random blood sugar is between __ and __.

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50-60mg/dL- Sx occur at 60

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___ is the treatment for mild HYPOglycemia.

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Fast acting carb- fruit juice or hard candy

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___ is the treatment for someone who is severe/unconscious due to HYPOglycemia.

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IV bolus of D50 or inject glucagon SQ

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How to diagnose DM:

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  1. Fasting blood glucose ≥ 126 (fasting 8 hours on 2 occasions, GOLD STANDARD)
  2. 2hr Glucose Tolerance Test ≥ 200 (3hr GTT is GOLD STANDARD IN GESTATIONAL DM)
  3. Hemoglobin A1c ≥ 6.5%
  4. Random Blood Glucose ≥ 200
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DM Screening:

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  • ADA: all adults > 45y or ANY adult with BMI > 25 and 1 additional RF
  • USPSTF: any 40-70y that is overweight or obese
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______ is preferred for glucose control in gestational DM.

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Insulin

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Glucose control goals:

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  • Hgb A1c < 7% (check Q3 months if not controlled)
  • Pre-prandial glucose goal 80-130
  • Post-prandial glucose goal < 180

*Lipids: LDL < 100; HDL > 40; TG < 150

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____ should be prescribed if mircoalbuminuria is present.

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ACEI

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Lactic acidosis, Macrocytic anemia, and GI complaints are common ADRs associated with what diabetes drug?

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Metformin (Glucophage)

*Should be stopped 24hours before iodine contrast!!

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Glipizide, Glyburide, and Glimepiride are in what class of diabetes medications?

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Sulfonylureas

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What are 2 unique ADRs associated with sulfonylureas?

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  • HYPOGLYCEMIA

- WEIGHT GAIN

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Pioglitazone (Actos) and Rosiglitazone (Avandia) are in what class of diabetes medications?

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Thiazolidinediones

  • Increase risk of bladder cancer with Pioglitazone
  • *Cardiotoxicity with Rosiglitazone
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Exenatide and Liraglutide are injectables and are in what class of diabetes medications?

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GLP-1 Agonists

  • Delay gastric emptying
  • *CI if hx of gastroparesis
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Sitagliptin and Linagliptin are in what class of DM medications?

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DPP-4 inhibitors

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Canagliflozin, Empagliflozin, and Dapagliflozin are in what class of DM medications?

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SGLT-2 Inhibitors

*Increases urinary glucose excretion

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What class of DM meds is associated with possible UTIs?

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SGLT-2 inhibitors

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Name 2 rapid insulins:

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Humalog (Lispro) and Novolog (Aspart)

*Give at same time as meal

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Name 2 intermediate insulins:

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Humulin N and Novolin N (NPH)

*Covers insulin for half day or OVERNIGHT (often given at bedtime)

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Name 2 long acting insulins:

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Levemir (Detemir) and Lantus (Glargine)

  • Covers insulin for 1 full day
  • *Glargine causes FEWER HYPOglycemic episodes :)
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22
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Normal glucose until rise in serum glucose between 2-8am is known as:

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Dawn phenomenon

*Tx= Bedtime injection of NPH

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Nocturnal HYPOglycemia followed by rebound HYPERglycemia is known as:

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Somogyi effect

*Tx= Decreasing nighttime NPH dose or give bedtime snack

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24
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DKA and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemia are direct responses to stressful triggers such as:

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Infxn, infarction, noncompliance w/ insulin/dosage change, undiagnosed diabetics

*Cortisol is a stress hormone that increases glucose. patients cannot meet the demand of increased insulin requirements in response to hyperglycemia

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Hyperglycemia is higher in ____ (DKA/HHS).

26
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Younger patients with DM1 are more likely to get ___ (DkA/HHS) and older patients with DM2 are more likely to get ____ (DKA/HHS).

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Younger- DKA

Older- HHS (Higher mortality!)

27
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High anion gap metabolic acidosis and ketonemia is associated with ___ (DKA/HHS).

28
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What electrolyte is also depleted in DKA?

29
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MC cause of HHS is ____.

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Infection (with decreased fluid intake)

30
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Plasma glucose in HHS is usually > ____.

31
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Decreasing arterial pH and serum bicarb are associated with what?

32
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What is the critical first step in managing DKA/HHS?

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IV FLUIDS!

*Isotonic NS until hypotension resolves then D51/2NS when glucose levels reach 250 (to prevent hypoglycemia from insulin therapy)

33
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What are the treatments used for DKA/HHS after IV fluids?

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  1. Insulin (regular)
  2. Potassium (first verify renal output)
  3. Bicarb- ONLY IN SEVERE ACIDOSIS
    * Tx goals= Closing anion gap in DKA and Normal mental status in HHS
34
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Deficiency in all 3 zones of the adrenal cortex is a form of Adrenal Insufficiency known as:

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Addison’s Disease

  • Etiology:
  • Autoimmune is MC in industrialized nations
  • Infxn is MC worldwide: TB, HIV
  • KETOCONAZOLE is also a culprit
35
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Pituitary failure of ACTH secretion w/ ALDOSTERONE INTACT due to RAA is seen in what diagnosis?

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Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency

*Tertiary- Hypothalamic disease: very rare!

36
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Lots of symptoms related to lack of cortisol associated w/ adrenal insufficiency such as:

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see p. 136 of study guide!

*HYPOGLYCEMIA common in Secondary

37
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Decreased aldosterone, seen w/ Addison’s, can cause a drop in _____ (what electrolyte?) and rise in ______ (what electrolyte?).

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Drop in sodium- HYPONATREMIA

Rise in potassium- HYPERKALEMIA

*Also hypogylcemia due to low cortisol levels!

38
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Primary/Addison’s has ___ (high/low) ACTH levels and ____ (high/low) cortisol levels.

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HIGH ACTH

LOW CORTISOL

39
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Treatment of Adrenal Insufficiency…

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Glucocorticoids + Mineralcorticoids (only gluco in secondary)

*HYDROCORTISONE (glucocorticoid) is 1st line!!!

40
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Treatment of Adrenal Insufficiency…

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Glucocorticoids + Mineralcorticoids (only gluco in secondary)

*HYDROCORTISONE (glucocorticoid) is 1st line!!!

41
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The MC cause of and Adrenal Crisis is ____.

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Abrupt withdrawal of glucocorticoids

42
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S&S of an Adrenal Crisis are:

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Shock- HYPOtension and HYPOvolemia

*Dx- Labs- HYPOnatremia, HYPERkalemia, HYPOglycemia, low cortisol levels

43
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Treatment for Adrenal Crisis involves:

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  1. IV Fluids
  2. Glucocorticoids- IV Hydrocortisone or Dexamethasone
  3. Reversal of electrolyte disorders
  4. Fludrocortisone
44
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S&S of Cushing’s Syndrome and Disease are:

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Central obesity, moon face, buffalo hump, wasting of extremities, HTN, weight gain, androgen excess (hirsutism, oily skin, acne, increased libido)

45
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___ is the MC cause of Cushing’s Syndrome.

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Long-term high dose corticosteroid use

46
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Low-dose dexamethasone suppression test AND

24hr urinary free cortisol levels (most reliable) are used to screen for what?

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Cushing’s

*No suppression of cortisol levels in low-dose suppression test if you have Cushing’s

  • *In HIGH-dose suppression test:
  • Suppression= Cushing’s Dz
  • No suppression= adrenal or ectopic ACTH-producing tumor
47
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What is the treatment of choice for Cushing’s?

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Transsphenoidal surgery or radiation

*KETOCONAZOLE can be used in inoperable patients

48
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Causes of Cushings…

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70%= benign pituitary adenoma or hyperplasia

Otherwise Ectopic ACTH secreting tumors or Adrenal tumor

49
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____ is the most specific test for Hyperthyroidism.

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Thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins (Ab)

also TFT and RAIU- increased diffuse uptake

50
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What is the treatment for HYPERthyroidism?

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  1. Radioactive Iodine
  2. Methimazole or PPU (or BB)
  3. Thyroidectomy
51
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Toxic Multinodular Goiters are MC in elderly and treated with:

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Radioactive Iodine or Surgery

52
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_____ is the same as TMG + dyspnea, dysphagia, stridor, hoarseness from laryngeal compression.

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Toxic Adenoma

*Tx= same as TMG

53
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Hyperthyroid symptoms + bilateral hemianopsia is associated with what diagnosis?

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TSH secreting pituitary adenoma

*Tx- transsphenoidal surgery

54
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_____ is the MC cause of HYPOthyroidism.

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Hashimoto’s

*Tx- Synthroid

55
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What 2 medications are associated with medication-induced HYPOthyroidism?

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Amiodarone and Lithium

56
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____ is the MC agent involved in acute thyroiditis.

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S. Aureus

  • Pt. usually ill and febrile
  • *TFT: euthyroid
57
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Riedel’s Thyroiditis…

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Fibrous thyroid, with firm, “woody” nodule. May be hypothyroid.

58
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A painful, tender neck with clinical HYPERthyroidism following a viral infection is associated with _____ thyroiditis.

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de Quervain’s

*Increased ESR is HALLMARK

59
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MC cause of HYPOthyroidism worldwide is ____ deficiency.

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Iodine deficiency

60
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You should monitor TSH levels at ___ weeks when initiating synthroid changes.

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*Slow, small increases in patients >50y and patients with cardiovascular dz due to increased metabolic rate

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