Endocrinology — Flashcards

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

Symptoms of Sheehan syndrome include poor _____, loss of pubic hair, and fatigue

Gynecomastia is associated with increased levels of _____ (e.g. cirrhosis), decreased levels of androgens (ex Klinefelter syndrome), or testicular tumors (ex. Leydig cell tumor)

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

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

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

11-hydroxylase deficiency presents with _____ (K+) and hypertension (blood pressure)

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

_____parathyroidism can present with proximal myopathy