Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

Anti-thyroid drugs are typically only used in conditions causing _____ hyperthyroidism

_____ is a life-threatening complication of thyrotoxicosis characterised by fever, tachycardia, N&V and altered mental state

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

_____ tumors may invade the cavernous sinus, leading to opthalmoplegia (presents with double vision/squint)

_____ is used in the management of thyroid storms to inhibit thyroid hormone synthesis

Lugol's solution should be given _____ after propylthiouracil in the management of a thyroid storm

Hint: how long?

What is the most common complication of radioative iodine ablation? _____

Pituitary adenomas can be categorised based on their size: ≤_____ mm = Microadenoma >10 mm = Macroadenoma

A patient with a pituitary adenoma experiences sudden-onset hypopituitarism. What complication is likely to have occured? _____

_____ pituitary adenomas present with symptoms of mass effect

Hint: Non-functional/functional