Endocrinology — Flashcards

_____, a long-acting synthetic analog of ADH, may be used to treat central diabetes insipidus

MEN _____ is associated with pituitary tumors that secrete prolactin or GH

_____ hyperaldosteronism is characterized by high aldosterone and low renin

Functional pituitary adenoma is rarely from adenoma of _____ and gonadotrophs (FSH, LH)

In females, prolactinoma presents as _____ and amenorrhea

External causes of hypopituitarism include _____ and radiation

Physiologic gynecomastia may occur in _____, pubertal, and elderly males

Type _____ familial dyslipidemia presents with increased levels of LDL and cholesterol

Endocrine (diabetes)_____ is an analog of amylin (islet amyloid polypeptide, IAPP)

The levels of TBG and total thyroid hormone are _____ with hepatic failure, steroid use, and nephrotic syndrome