Term
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Definition
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Term
| Lab findings in Hashimoto's thyroiditis |
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Definition
High TSH
Low T4
Anti-TPO Ab |
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Term
| Exophthalmos, Pretibial myxedema and low TSH |
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Definition
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Term
| The MCC of Cushing's syndrome. |
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Definition
MCC: Iatrogenic corticosteroid administration.
The second MCC is Cushing's disease. |
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Term
| A patient presents with signs of hypocalcemia, high phosphorus and low PTH. |
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Definition
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Term
| "Stones, bones, groans, psychiatric overtones" |
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Definition
| Signs and symptoms of primary hypercalcemia |
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Term
A patient c/o HA, weakness and polyuria;
Exam reveals HTN and tetany.
Labs show Hypernatremia, Hypokalemia and Metabolic alkalosis. |
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Definition
Primary Hyperaldosteronemism due to either:
-Conn's syndrome
-B/L Adrenal Hyperplasia |
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Term
| A patient presents with tachycardia, wild swings in BP, HA, diaphoresis, AMS and a sense of panic |
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Definition
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Term
Which should be used first in treating pheochromocytoma:
-Alpha or Beta antagonists? |
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Definition
Alpha antagonists
-Phentolamine
-Phenoxybenzamine |
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Term
| A patient with a Hx of Lithium use presents with copius amounts of dilute urine |
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Definition
| Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus |
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Term
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Definition
DDAVP
Free water Restriction |
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Term
| A preoperative patient with significant pain presents with hyponatremia and normal volume status. |
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Definition
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Term
| An antidiabetic agent a/w lactic acidosis |
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Definition
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Term
A patient presents with weakness, N/V, weight loss and new skin pigmentation.
Labs show hyponatremia and hyperkalemia.
Tx? |
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Definition
Glucocorticoids + Mineralocorticoids + IVF
[Dx: Addision's disease--Primary adrenal insufficiency] |
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Term
| Goal HbA1C for a patient with DM |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
IVF
Insulin
Electrolyte repletion (K+) |
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Term
| Why are B-Blockers contraindicated in diabetics? |
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Definition
| They can mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia |
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