Endocrinology — Flashcards

Hypocalcemia can lead to _____ and in severe cases lead to seizures

Diabetic ketoacidosis is associated with _____ respirations, which is rapid/deep breathing to compensate for metabolic acidosis

Does hyperthyroidism present with hypo- or hyperglycemia? _____; Why? Increased gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis

Functional pituitary adenoma is rarely from adenoma of _____ and gonadotrophs (FSH, LH)

_____, a long-acting synthetic analog of ADH, may be used to treat central diabetes insipidus

Functional pituitary adenoma is less commonly from adenoma of _____ and corticotrophs (ACTH)

Endocrine (diabetes)_____ is an analog of amylin (islet amyloid polypeptide, IAPP)

The levels of TBG and total thyroid hormone are _____ with hepatic failure, steroid use, and nephrotic syndrome

Somatostatinoma may present with _____ and steatorrhea due to inhibition of secretin and CCK

What demographic is most commonly associated with Graves disease?_____