Endocrinology Flashcards
1
Q
Thyroid conditions
A
Myxedema and Graves
2
Q
Weight increase B/P decrease Enophth. Dry Skin Brittle Hair Decrease Colon Swollen Face
A
Myxedema
3
Q
Weight decrease B/P increase Exopth. Moist Skin Soft Hair Increase Colon Wasted Face
A
Grave’s
4
Q
What supplement is used for goiter?
A
Iodine
5
Q
Vitamin used for peripheral nerve entrapment?
A
vitamin B6
6
Q
Adrenal conditions
A
Addison’s and Cushing’s
7
Q
Decrease weight
Decrease B/P
Osteoporosis
Bronze Face
A
Addison’s
8
Q
Increase weight Increase B/P Osteoporosis Moon Face Hirsutism Purple striae Thin extremities
A
Cushing’s
9
Q
For adrenal conditions what test is done annually?
A
DEXA
10
Q
What kind of shots can be given for adrenal conditions?
A
Immune boosters
11
Q
Xray view for viewing pituitary gland in sella turcica?
A
lateral view
