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17 Cards in this Set
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Most common cause of hypothyroidism
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Hashimoto's thyroiditis
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Lab findings in Hashimoto's thyroiditis
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High TSH, low T4, anti-TPO Ab
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Exophthalmos, pre-tibial myxedema, DEC TSH
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Grave's dz
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Most common cause of Cushing's syndrome
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Iatrogenic CS admin, 2nd most common cause is Cushing's dz
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Pt presents with signs of hypocalcemia, high PO4, low PTH
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HypoPTH
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"Stones, bones, groans, psychiatric overtones"
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Signs and symptoms of hyperCa
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Pt complains of HA, weakness, polyuria; exam reveals HTN and tetany. Lab show hyperNa, hypoK, met alk
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Primary hyperaldosterone (due to Conn's or bilateral adrenal hyperplasia)
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Pt presents with tachycardia, wild swings/episodic in BP, HA, diaphoresis, AMS, sense of panic
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Pheochromocytoma
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Which should be used first in treating pheo, alpha or beta-antagonist?
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Alpha-antagonist (Phentolamine and phenoxybenzamine)
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Pt with hx of Li use presents copious amts of dilute urine
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Nephrogenic DI
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Treatment of central DI
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Admin DDAVP and free-water restriction
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Post-op pt with significant pain presents with hypoNa and normal volume status
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SIADH due to stress
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Anti-diabetic a/w lactic acidosis
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Metformin
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Pt presents with weakness, nausea, vomiting, wt loss, and new skin pigmentation. Labs show hypoNa and hyperK. Tx?
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Primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison's dz). Tx with GCs, mineralocorticoids, and IV fluids.
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Goal A1c for diabetic
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<7.0
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Tx of DKA
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Fluids, insulin, electrolyte repletion (K+)
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Why are Beta-blockers contraI in diabetics?
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Mask Sx of hypoglycemia
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