Endocrinology — Flashcards

Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism presents with _____ testosterone/estrogen and decreased LH

SIADH is characterized by _____ (volume) hyponatremia (Na+ level) with continued urinary Na+ excretion

In Cushing syndrome due to a primary adrenal adenoma or carcinoma, the state of the contralateral (uninvolved) adrenal gland is _____.

In Addison disease, the level of ACTH is _____ due to loss of negative feedback inhibition by cortisol.

_____ diabetes insipidus is caused by failure of the posterior pituitary to secrete ADH

Pituitary apoplexy presents with sudden onset severe _____ with visual impairment (bitemporal hemianopsia, diplopia) and features of hypopituitarism

In secondary/tertiary adrenal insufficiency, the metyrapone stimulation test results are _____ ACTH with decreased 11-deoxycortisol

What HLA subtypes are associated with Addison disease? _____, DR3, and DR4

The very low serum Na+ concentration in SIADH can lead to _____ edema and seizures

Syndrome of apparent mineralocorticoid excess can be treated with _____ or corticosteroids