Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

Management of hypoparathyroidism without severe hypocalcaemia is with _____ and vitamin D (e.g. calcitriol)

_____ is due to a PTH deficiency Pseudohypoparathyroidism is due to PTH resistance

Hint: Condition

If the cause of hypoparathyroidism is autoimmune, there may also be deficiency of the _____ and adrenal glands

Examination of a patient with _____ may show physical signs such as Chvostek's sign and Trousseau's sign

A diabetic patient has an ACR >3.5 mg/mmol at their annual screening, what are the next investigatory steps? _____

Consider referral to _____ for painful diabetic neuropathy for refractory pain that has a significant impact on daily living

Chronic _____ can cause cataracts

Hint: electrolyte abnormality

_____ can be given for painful diabetic neuropathy in patients who wish to avoid oral treatment

Hypoparathyroidism that does not respond sufficiently to oral calcium and vitamin D (e.g. calcitriol) should be treated with _____

_____ are the most common cause of endogenous hyperinsulinism