Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

What metabolic disorders are associated with pseudogout? _____

Hint: 2

Hemochromatosis can cause gonadal dysfunction in males leading to _____ atrophy

_____ is raised in De Quervain's Thyroiditis

Hint: Inflammatory marker

What is the most common cause of hyperalbuminaemia? _____

Patients who are prescribed 16mg oral dexamethasone for metastatic spinal cord compression should be co-prescribed a _____ and should have glucose levels monitored regularly

What metabolic abnormalities can lead to constipation? _____

Hint: 2

Nausea and vomiting caused by _____ can be managed with Metoclopramide or Haloperidol

Blood tests (_____,TFT, & serum glucose) can be done to rule out reversible causes of essential tremor

One clinical feature of Cushing syndrome is _____, which is a result of an upregulation of α1-adrenergic receptors, causing increased sensitivity of blood vessels to catecholamines

High dose dexamethasone suppression test: _____ cortisol ↑ ACTH = Ectopic ACTH (small cell lung cancer)

Hint: ↓/↑