Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

Subacute granulomatous thyroiditis (De Quervain's) is associated with a _____ goitre

Hint: Non-/tender

Most patients with primary hyperparathyroidism are _____

Hint: Asymptomatic/Symptomatic

What is the mnemonic for remembering the symptoms of _____? Stones, Bones, Abdominal groans, Thrones, and Psychiatric overtones

What class of drugs most commonly causes osteomalacia? _____

Vitamin D-dependent rickets type _____ is an autosomal recessive condition characterised by a mutation causing end organ resistance to vitamin D

Hint: 1/2

PTH increases _____ excretion and calcium reabsorption from the kidney resulting in more ionized calcium in the blood

Osteomalacia/Rickets can be caused by direct inhibition of _____ due to chronic use of bisphosphonates

_____ is the most common cause of primary hyperparathyroidism

Thyroid pain associated with subacute granulomatous thyroiditis (De Quervain's) may improve with _____ or other NSAIDs

Hint: Medication

Osteomalacia/rickets is managed with _____