Endocrinology

Question 1

Indication for surgical treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism

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Question 2

PTH mechanism of action

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Concurrently, PTH induces renal phosphorus excretion.

Question 3

Tertiary hyperparathyroidism

Answer 3

Tertiary hyperparathyroidism is the result of the prolonged PTH stimulation needed to maintain eucalcemia. This prolonged stimulation results in increased calcium levels and severe hyperparathyroid hyperplasia with elevated PTH levels that are no longer responsive to the plasma calcium concentration.

Question 4

Panhypopituatarism symptoms

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Question 5

Treatment of hypothyroidism in the setting of panhypopit

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Question 6

3 non-malignancy causes of elevated prolactin

Answer 6

pregnancy, hypothyroidism (elevated TSH), drugs (level usually <150 ng/mL)

Question 7

How to differentiate exogenous thyroid hormone use vs thyrotoxicosis

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Question 8

Hypothyroid findings:

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Question 9

Hypothyroid assoicated lab abnormalities (5)

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Question 10

Thyroid Nodule criteria for FNA:

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Question 11

Hypercortisolism First test

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Question 12

If ACTH elevated in the setting of hgh cortiosol

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Question 13

Tumors secreting ACTH

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Question 14

Indication for surgical resection of adenoma

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Question 15

Hypoadrenalism diagnosis

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Question 16

Pheo treatment

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Question 17

Diagnosis of primary hyperaldosteronism

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Question 18

Test for primary amenorrhea

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Question 19

Testing for secondary amenorrhea

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lack of period for 3 cycles or 6 months

Question 20

Diagnosis of PCOS

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Question 21

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