Path 10 Lab Tests Flashcards

1
Q

G
F
R
M

A

G - Aldosterone
F - Cortisol and Androgens
R - Cortisol and Androgens
M - Epi and NorEpi

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2
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Hypothalamus -> Adrenal Cortex

A

CRH (hypo) -> POMC (ant. pit) -> ACTH -> Cortisol

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3
Q

Renal artery stenosis

A

Secondary hyperaldosteronism

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4
Q

Adrenal medullary stimulation

A

Preganglionic sympathetic fibers -> catecholamines

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5
Q

Dopamine in urine

A

Homovanillic acid

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6
Q

Epinephrine in urine

A

Metanephrine -> Vanillylmandelic acid

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7
Q

Clonidine suppression test

A

Alpha agonist

  • Should suppress plasma norepinephrine
  • Won’t suppress in Pheochromocytoma
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