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What test would you do to test for GH hyperplasia?
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A glucose tolerance test
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Primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) tests?
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ACTH stimulation testing--will get a flat line because cortisol is not stimulated.
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Adrenocortical hyperfunction tests?
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salivary cortisol, 24 hour urine free cortisol, overnight dexamethasone suppression.
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Primary hyperaldosteronism lab tests and results?
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Aldosterone/renin ratio more than or equal to 20
Aldosterone cannot be suppressed with NaCl No stimulation of renin by volume depletion or upright posture. |
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How can one find where a pheochromocytoma is?
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Using iodine-131 meta-iodiobenzylguanidine imaging
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The most sensitive test for myxedema is...
Slowing physical and mental activity Reduced cardiac output, cold-insensitivity, etc. |
serum TSH
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What stimulation test is required to diagnose GH deficiency?
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Failure to increase GH secretion when stimulated by insulin or glucagon.
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What is diagnostic of growth hormone EXCESS?
What are possible treatments for GH excess? |
The patient's GH levels are not suppressed when the person is given glucose.
Somatostatin ligands (lanreotide and ocretotide) GH receptor antagonist--pegvisomant Bromocriptine and cabergoline |
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What tests would one use to diagnose secondary adrenal insufficiency?
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ACTH stimulation test--intermediate to normal results
Use the ITT test with caution The CRH test is not sensitive enough |
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Between primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency, which has the lower serum cortisol level?
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Primary
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