Endocrinology — Flashcards

Type _____ familial dyslipidemia commonly presents with tendinous xanthomas, especially on the Achilles tendon

MEN _____ and 2B are associated with pheochromocytoma (adrenal medulla)

Hyperthyroidism presents with _____ due to increased expression of LDL receptors on hepatocytes.

The five episodic hyperadrenergic symptoms of a _____ are: 1. Pressure (increased BP) 2. Pain (headache) 3. Perspiration 4. Palpitations (tachycardia) 5. Pallor

IV _____ insulin is useful in management of diabetic ketoacidosis (T1DM complication)

Type _____ hyperlipoproteinemia commonly presents with red-orange eruptive/pruritic xanthomas

Whipple's triad for the diagnosis of _____: - Low blood glucose level - Clinical symptoms - Resolution of symptoms after glucose administration

A patient with _____gonadotropic hypogonadism may have high prolactin levels

First fundus examination for type 1 diabetes is done _____ and type 2 at the time of diagnosis.

Primary hypogonadism presents with _____ testosterone/estrogen and increased LH