Endocrinology Flashcards
1
Q
Effect of calcium on PTH production
A
Inhibits/negative feedback
2
Q
Effects of PTH
A
Increased bone resorption
Increased reabsorption of calcium and vitamin D in kidneys
3
Q
Drugs causing hypercalcaemia
A
Vitamin D
Thiazides
4
Q
Blood results in primary hyperparathyroidism
A
High Ca
High or inappropriately normal PTH
5
Q
Blood results in secondary hyperparathyroidism
A
Low Ca
High PTH
6
Q
Blood results in tertiary hyperparathyroidism
A
High Ca
High PTH
7
Q
Symptoms of hypocalcaemia
A
Paraesthesia Cramps Muscle weakness Fatigue Bronchospasm Fits
8
Q
Management of acute hypocalcaemia
A
IV calcium gluconate 10ml, 10% over 10 minutes
9
Q
Causes of hypoparathyroidism
A
Congenital absence Surgery Radiotherapy Autoimmune Hypomagnesaemia
10
Q
Causes of hypomagnasaemia
A
Alcohol Drugs (thiazides, PPI) GI illness Pancreatitis Malabsorption
