Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

Investigation used to confirm hyper/hypothyroidism: _____

Pituitary adenomas may present with symptoms of mass effect such as _____, headache and diplopia

_____ are benign tumours of the anterior pituitary gland

_____ is a treatment regime used for chronic hyperthyroidism that involves titrating anti-thyroid drugs to the lowest possible dose while maintaining euthyroidism. This is done by regularly measuring free T4

_____ uses a single dose of iodine-131 which emits beta rays to induce DNA damage causing death of thyroid tissue

Hint: What treatment for hyperthyroidism

Radioative iodine ablation is contraindicated in _____ women

What is the first line symptomatic management of hyperthyroidism in asthmatic patients? _____

Headaches associated with pituitary adenomas are usually worse _____

What is the gold-standard imaging investigation for pituitary adenomas?

_____ pituitary adenomas present with symptoms of mass effect

Hint: Non-functional/functional