Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

Patients with a thyroid nodule and compressive symptoms should recieve a(n) _____ referral to a thyroid surgeon or endocrinologist

All children with a thyroid nodule should recieve a(n) _____ referral to a thyroid surgeon or endocrinologist

Patients with a thyroid nodule and cervical/supraclavicular lymphadenopathy should recieve a(n) _____ referral to a thyroid surgeon or endocrinologist

Elevated blood glucose levels in _____ accelerates atherosclerosis & contributes to the development of diabetic cardiomyopathy, leading to heart failure

Hint: condition

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with resistant hypertension complaining of weight loss, sweating, heat intolerance, & palpitations? _____

Hint: ?diagnosis

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with labile blood pressure complaining of episodic headaches, sweating attacks, palpitations, or abdominal pains? _____

Hint: ?diagnosis

What antihypertensive is given to a 65 year old Black African with T2DM? _____

What is the likely diagnosis in a young patient with resistant hypertension, hypokalaemia and an ↑ aldosterone:renin ratio? _____

Hint: ?diagnosis

What is the second-line definitive management of Grave's disease? _____

_____ pituitary adenomas are also known as Cushing's disease

Hint: What cell type?