Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

What is the first line symptomatic management of hyperthyroidism?\n_____

Functional Pituitary adenomas result in _____pituitarism

_____ pituitary adenomas cause secondary hyperthyroidism

Hint: What cell type?

_____ pituitary adenomas present with acromegaly (in adults) or gigantism (in childhood)

Hint: What cell type?

Radioative iodine ablation typically involves _____ dose(s) of iodine-131

Hint: How many

What is the first line symptomatic management of hyperthyroidism in asthmatic patients? _____

Diagnosis of thyroid storm is based on _____

_____ is the most common pituitary adenoma

_____ are the first-line management of symptomatic prolactinomas of the pituitary gland

Investigation used to confirm hyper/hypothyroidism: _____