Passmed Endo Flashcards
1
Q
Prescribe in addisonian crisis
A
Just IV hydrocortisone -
[no need for fludrocortisone]
IV fluid
2
Q
2 key features of Conns [Primary hyperaldosteronism]
A
hypertension
hypokalaemia (e.g. muscle weakness
3
Q
1st line Ix in conns
A
aldosterone/renin ratio
4
Q
Diabetes on metformin and OBESE -
Next line mx
A
Gliptins Eg sitagliptin
other 2 can make you put on weight
5
Q
Drug for pre surgery control of BP in pheochromocytoma
A
Labetolol
6
Q
Tall, infertile man ?
A
Klinefelter’s
7
Q
most common thyroid ca
A
papillary
8
Q
Medullary thyroid ca is?
A
parafollicular (C) cells
Secrete calcitonin - good for monitoring disease / recurrence
9
Q
Neuropathic pain and BPH mx?
A
pregabalin
[Amytriptyline has anticholinergic effects -> increased risk of retention with BPH]
