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What does the RAAS do?
BP(renal perfusion) drops, which increases renin levels, renin cleaves aniotensinogen to Angiotensin I which is converted by ACE to angiotensin II, AGII increases aldosterone, causes vasoconstriction and increases BP
What occurs with a 21-hydroxylase deficiency
cholesterol prodcuts are shunted away from mineralcorticoids and corticosteroids into the androgen pathway, this leads to low BP, hypoglycemia, weakness and virilization
What is 17-hydroxyprogesterone used to test for?
CAH or 21-hydroxylase defiency
What is the treatment for CAH?
hydrocortisone, fluids/glucose and decrease the potassium
What endocrine diseases are screened for in Missouri?
CAH and primary congenital hypothyroidism
What are the main causes of primary adrenal insufficiency?
Autoimmune adrenal destruction, TB is the most common infection, BAH due to Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome
What does increased ACTH cause on presentation?
increased pigmentation
What AR adrenal disease is familial?
familial glucocorticoid deficiency leading to decreased responsiveness to ACTH and it then increases
What are the possible deficiencies in CAH?
21-hydroxylase, 17-a-hydroxylase, 11-b-hydroxylase
How do patients present with primary adrenal insufficiency?
fatigue, weakness, anorexia, weight loss, hyperpigmentation(due to increased MSH), may have abdominal pain, N/V, MSK pain, psychiatric Sx, HA, sal craving, low BP, female infants will have virilization
What are the lab findings in primary adrenal insufficiency?
low Na, high K, hypoglycemia, hypercalcemia(decreased renal function), low morning cortisol with high ACTH
What test can confirm primary adrenal insufficiency?
cosyntropin test(sythnthetic ACTH), cortisol levels should increase after test
What lab findings are present with autoimmune Addison disease?
Ab to 21-hydroxylase
What lab finding is present in secondary adrenal insufficiency?
Low ACTH with low cortisol
What causes Cushing syndrome and what are the Sx?
excessive corticosteroids, central obesity, moon facies, buffalo hump, abdominal striae
What causes Cushing syndrome?
ACTH increase from the pituitary(adenoma)
What are 2 causes for ACTH-independent Cushing syndrome?
exogenous corticosteroids, adrenocortical tumor
What is McCune-Albright syndrome?
polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, cafe-au-lait spots, endocrine hyperfunction from multiple organs, causes bilateral adrenal hyperplasia
What is an easy screening test for Cushing syndrome?
dexamethasone suppression test
How is the dexamethasone suppression test interpreted?
low ACTH, not suppressed, primary hypercortisolism
elevated ACTH, not suppressed, ectopic ACTH
normal ACTH, suppressed by high dose, cushing disease
What are signs of primary hyperaldosteronism?
high aldosterone not suppressed with sodium loading
patients are hypertensive, and refractory to treatment
What is Conn syndrome?
primary hyperaldosteronism secodnary to unilateral adrenal adenoma, 40% ahve K channel gene mutation
What are signs and symptoms of primary aldosteronism?
HTN, hypokalemia, metabolic alkolosism lose protons with K
What is found in Von Hippel-Lindau disease type 2?
pheochromocytomas in 20%, AD disease, hyperthyroidism, adnexal tumors, renal cysts, adenomas, carcinomas, hemangiomas
What are lab findings in pheochromocytoma?
plasma fractionated metanepherines, single most sensitive test
What is the treatment for pheochromocytoma?
alpha-blockers, phenoxybenzamine, use prior to beta-blocker to ensure lack of unopposed alpha stimulation
Which MEN syndromes are associated with pheochromocytomas?
MEN2a and MEN2b, autosomal dominant
What is the linear growth rate bwtween 6yo and puberty?
> 5cm per year (2 inches)
What should you think about if children stop gaining weight early?
nutrition, no enough food in, not enough absorption, higher than avg caloric requirements
What should you think if length stops increasing first?
endocrine, GH deficiency, hypothyroidism, Cushing syndrome
What should you consider if head circumference stops increasing?
primary failure of brain growth, sever craniosynostosis
How is bone age used/determined?
provides a rough estimate of skeletal maturation by assessing ossification pattern of epiphyseal centers, bone age that is two standard deviations below the chronological age is considered delayed
How does length measurement depend on age?
if less than 36 months measure supine for 0-36 month chart(length), if over 24 months and using 2-20yo chart measure standing(stature)
What determines short stature?
height 2 std deviations below mean height for age and sex(<3%ile)
or, height more than 2 std deviations below the mid-parental height
What should be determined with delayed puberty or short stature in females?
karyotype, but can occur in the absence of other clinical features
How is precocious puberty defined?
full activation of HPG axis before 8yo in girls and 9yo in boys
What clinical findings point to precocious puberty in boys and girls?
girls, progressive breast development,
boys, evidence of testicular or penile enlargement, or crossing major percentile lines upward on the chart for either
What are common causes of DKA?
inadequate insulin or infection(penumonia, UTI, gastroenteritis and sepsis), infarction, surgery or drugs
What are some presenting symptoms with DKA?
anorexia, polydipsia, polyuria, N/V
What symptoms can come after prolonged DKA?
Abdominal pain, AMS, coma
What are signs of DKA?
kussmaul respirations, acetone breath(fruity), dry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, tachycardia, hypotension, fever, abdominal tenderness
What lab values will be seen with DKA?
hyperglycemia, ketosis, metabolic acidosis, high potassium, high lipids and high triglycerides, leukocytosis
What does a change in pH cause potassium to do in DKA?
decrease in pH by 0.1 causes increase in potassium by 0.6
How does glucose relate to sodium in DKA?
every 100mg/dL of glucose over 100mg/dL causes a 1.6 meq decrease in sodium
What does elevate amylase suggest in DKA?
acute pancreatitis, or can be salivary
How should DKA be treated?
ICU, vital monitoring, glucose levels, acid base status, renal function, potassium and electrolytes
What is the rate of fluid replacement in DKA?
2-3 liters normal saline over 1-3 hours, then half normal saline at 150ml/hr, when glucose is down to 250ml/dL give D5 1/2 NS at 100-200ml/hr,
overall deficit is often 3-5 liters
What amount of insulin should be given in DKA?
10-20 units IV, then 5-10U/hr continuous, increase if no response in 1-2 hours
What tests should be run for underlying causes of DKA?
cultures, EKG, CXR, drug screen, additional history as AMS improves
When should potassium replacement be considered?
if K <5.5mEq/L, when replacing monitor EKG and renal function
What are thegoals of DKA treatment?
reduce glucose to 150-250, reverse ketonemia and acidosis, correct fluid and electrolyte balance
When should long acting insulin be given following DKA?
when patient is able to eat(no AMS, no N/V and no abdominal pain), anion gap normalization and overlap by 30-60 minutes IV and SubQ insulins
What are precipitating factors of NKHS?
insulin deficiency, inadequate hydration, osmotic diuresis due to hyperglycemia as well as sepsis, MI, glucocorticoids, phyenytoin, thiazides
What symptoms are common in NKHS?
polyuria, polydipsia, AMS, usually no N/V, abd pain, or kussmaul respirations( no ketones)
What labs are seen in NKHS?
lactic acidosis causes mild anion gap increase, moderate ketonuria from starvation, corrected sodium usually high
What is the treatment for NKHS?
ICU, monitor general status, vitals, glucose as well as acid-base status, renal function, potassium and elctrolytes
How should fluids be replaced in NKHS?
2-3 liters over 1-3 hours, then reverse deficit over next 1-2 days with 1/2 NS, when glucose reaches 250 or less switch to D5 1/2NS at 100-200mL/hr
How much insulin is given in NKHS?
5-10 units bolus, 2-7 units continuous infusion then switch with feeding as with DKA
What are long term complications of T2D?
MI, neuropathy, retinopathy, nephropathy, CAD, gastropathy, lipid deposition in eyes
What HgA1c is desired in diabetics?
below 7 but lower is better
What is diabetic gastropathy?
delayed gastric emptying, irregular nutrient delivery, insulin mismatch and hyperglycemia
How is proteinuria screened for?
spot(random) urine sample, not positive at protein under 300mg, most common protein is albumin,
microalbumin/creatinine ratio(best): detects microalbuminuria(30-300mg),
24 hr collection hard due to measurement timing and serum creatinine over time
How does DM impair immune function?
glucose over 150 interferes with neutrophils
What should diabetics do for foot care?
inspect daily, use mirror or family/friend, dont go barefoot, moisturize, prescription shoes, podiatry
What exams should be done yearly and quarterly for diabetics?
yearly- eye exam, urine protein screening, monofilament test,
quarterly- HgbA1c, SGM, foot inspection
How does PTH affect Ca2+ and PO4?
calcium increases with increase in PTH and PO4 decreases, opposite with decrease
How can you tell if Vitamin D is out of regulation based on labs?
Calcium and PO4 move in the same direction
What are the rapid symptoms seen with hyperparathyroidism?
polyuria, dehydration and renal impairment
What are the symptoms of chronic hyperparathyroidism?
kidney stones, psychiatric issues, bone problems and abdominal pain
When should a bisphosphonate be given?
patient with chronic hypercalcemia
What diuretic should be used in a hypercalcemic patient with HTN?
Loop diuretics, lose calcium
thiazides retain calcium however
What risks are associated with loop diuretics in hypercalcemic patients?
kidney stones due to increased urinary Ca and fluid shifts causing volume depletion
What is the difference in 1,23-OH vitamin D and 25-OH vitamin D?
25-OH is the storage form, 1,25-OH is active
Who commonly gets low Vitamin D levels?
elderly shut ins
What are the percentages of bound and unbound calcium?
50% is ionized(unbound), 10% bound to anions, 40% bound to protein(80% of this is albumin)