Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

Following diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism, patients may require _____ dietary supplements

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

Hint: Non-/tender

Iodine uptake is _____ in subacute granulomatous thyroiditis (De Quervain's)

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

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

_____ is the most common cause of hyperparathyroidism

PTH is secreted by chief cells in response to _____ detected by cells in the parathyroid gland

_____ is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in developed countries

_____ is an autoimmune condition associated with HLA-DR3 that causes hypothyroidism

_____ is a condition that occurs in children with open growth plates and is caused by insufficient calcium and/or phosphate usually due to a deficiency of vitamin D