Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

What diagnostic test is used to confirm primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) in secondary care? _____

_____ adrenal insufficiency is caused by conditions that decrease ACTH production

Hint: Primary/Secondary/Tertiary

Hypotension and salt craving in Addison's disease are features of _____

Hint: what hormonal change?

Patients with Addison's disease should wear a _____ and carry a steroid card at all times

_____ may be help in female Addison's disease patients with reduced libido, low energy or low mood

Hint: Medication

Consider referral to _____ for painful diabetic neuropathy for refractory pain that has a significant impact on daily living

Diabetic nephropathy management involves tight control of risk factors including control of _____, BP, dyslipidaemia as well as smoking cessation

_____ autonomic diabetic neuropathy may cause resting tachycardia, baroreceptor insensitivity, postural hypotension

_____ autonomic diabetic neuropathy may cause N&V, dysphagia, diarrhoea

Typical blood test results for hypoparathyroidism: • Calcium: _____ • Phosphate: High • PTH: Low/Inappropriately normal • ALP: Normal

Hint: High/Normal/Low