Endocrinology — Flashcards

One clinical feature of Cushing syndrome is _____ which is a result of impaired collagen synthesis, allowing blood vessels to rupture easily

Kallmann syndrome presents as _____ in males and amenorrhea in females; anosmia may be present in both sexes

Hyperaldosteronism presents as _____ (blood pressure) with hypernatremia (Na+), hypokalemia (K+), and metabolic alkalosis (H+)

In patients with normal adrenal function, the metyrapone stimulation test results are _____ ACTH and increased 11-deoxycortisol

Up to 25% of cases of pheochromocytoma are associated with germline mutations, including _____, VHL, and RET (MEN2A/2B)

Patients taking exogenous testosterone can develop hormone imbalances, resulting in _____ testes, low sperm count, and gynecomastia

One clinical feature of Addison disease is _____, due to increased levels of MSH secondary to elevated ACTH

Treatment of Conn syndrome consists of administration of an _____ antagonist, such as spironolactone, followed by removal of the aldosterone-secreting tumor

What is the level of insulin in a patient with type 2 diabetes (elevated, decreased, normal)? _____

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