Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

Patients with _____ may experience hyperthyroidism following iodine excess (e.g. diet, contrast, amiodarone)

Patients with uncertain etiology of hyperthyroidism may have a _____ performed

Hint: What investigation?

Hyperthyroidism is more common in _____

Hint: Males/Females

_____tension with a wide pulse pressure is associated with hyperthyroidism

Weight loss is associated with _____thyroidism

_____thyroidism can cause symptoms of sexual dysfunction, gynaecomastia and low libido in men due to raised levels of SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin)

Patients with thyroid nodules may have a _____ to determine the functional status of the nodule

Hint: What investigation?

Auscultation of the thyroid in Grave's disease may reveal a _____

Which auto-antibody is associated with Grave's disease _____

Histological examination of toxic multinodular goitre will show patches of enlarged _____ cells