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17 Cards in this Set
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most common cause hypothyroidism
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hashimoto's
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exophthalmos, pretibial myxedema, decreased TSH
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Grave's
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first line Rx for growth hormone secreting pituitary adenoma
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transsphenoidal surgical resection
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source of lesion in cushing's syndrome with high ACTH
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ectopic or pituitary
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most common cause of cushing's syndrome
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iatrogenic
2nd - cushing's disease |
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signs of hypocalcemia, high phosphorus, low PTH
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hypoparathyroidism
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h/a, weakness, polyuria
p/e - HTN, tetany labs -hypernatremia, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis |
primary hyperaldosteronism - Conn's or b/l adrenal hyperplasia
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presents with tachcardia, wild swings in BP, h/a, diaphoresis, AMS, sense of panic
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pheo
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should alpha or beta antagonists be used first for pheo?
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alpha
phentolamine phenoxbenzamine |
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post-op pt with significant pain presents with hyponatremia and normal volume status
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SIADH due to stress
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Only indication for administering hypertonic saline in pt with SIADH
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active seizures
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antidiabetic agent associated with metabolic acidosis
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metformin
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morning hyperglycemia that is rebound response to nighttime hypoglycemia, not a need for more insulin? Treatment?
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Somogyi effect.
decrease pm insulin dose |
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patient presents with weakness, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, new skin pigmentation. Labs - hyponatremia, hyperkalemia
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addison's disease
replace gluco and mineralocorticoids |
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goal HbA1c
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<7
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treatment of DKA
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fluids, insulin, aggressive replacement of electrolytes
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why are beta-blockers contraindicated in DM
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can mask symptoms of hypoglycemia
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