Endocrinology — Flashcards

Classical form of 21-hydroxylase deficiency can be either _____ or simple-virilizing type

Adrenal insufficiency may present with _____ and/or salt cravings due to decreased levels of glucocorticoids +/- mineralocorticoids

Addison disease may present with decreased _____ and libido in females due to decreased levels of androgens

In females, prolactinoma presents as _____ and amenorrhea

What is the treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis?IV _____, insulin, and K+ (to replete intracellular stores)

Hypocalcemia can lead to _____ and in severe cases lead to seizures

Diabetic ketoacidosis is associated with _____ respirations, which is rapid/deep breathing to compensate for metabolic acidosis

21-hydroxylase deficiency presents with _____ (K+) and hypotension (blood pressure)

_____ adrenal insufficiency is seen in patients with chronic exogenous steroid use, precipitated by abrupt withdrawal

SIADH is a cause of _____-osmotic volume expansion