random Flashcards
Causes of hyperandrogenism in women
PCOS CAH Ovarian/adrenal tumors Hyperprolactinemia Cushing Syndrome Acromegaly
*** Added to pt with Metformin failure, SE of weight gain and hypoglycemia
Sulfonylureas
*** DM med with SE of weight gain, edema, CHF, bone fracture, bladder cancer
Pioglitazones
*** DM med that is weight neutral
DPP-IV inhibitors (sitagliptin)
DM med for someone who desire weight LOSS
GLP1receptor agonist
DPP-IV inhibitors (sitagliptin) is weight _____
neutral
Pt has inadequate mgmt of DM on Metformin and desires rx that will help him lose weight
GLP1 receptor agonist
These two non-insulin DM rx achieve the greatest A1C control
Metformin and Sulfonylurea
Two SE of insulin
Risk of hypoglycemia and weight gain
*** How can chronic GI disease affect Ca, Ph, Vit D and Parathyroid hormone
Chronic GI disease can lead to Vit D deficiency, which is needed for Ca and Ph absorption. With low Vit D, Ca and Ph become low and PTH increases.
Stimulation of TSH receptors by thyrotropin-receptor antibodies
Graves disease
Can estrogen in OCP, HRT, and pregnancy increase the level of T4-binding globulin resulting in ELEVATED total thyroid hormone levels but normal TSH?
Yes
*** Other name for a beta cell tumor
Insulinoma - pt with hypoglycemia and high c-peptide
F and ST in pt taking antithyroid medication
STOP rx - agranulocytosis
Infertility, decreased libido, impotence, gynecomastia in men
Prolactinoma
Autonomous production of thyroid hormones
Toxic adenoma
High titers of _____ antibodies are present in Hashimotos and confer increased risk of miscarriage
anti-TPO
*** ______ is an important cause of hypocalcemia, particularly in alcoholics
Hypomagnesemia