Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

If the cause of hypoparathyroidism is autoimmune, there may also be deficiency of the _____ and adrenal glands

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

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

Hint: High/Normal/Low

_____, a complication of autonomic diabetic neuropathy, may be managed with medications that promote gastric emptying

Diabetic nephropathy occurs _____, if renal disease occurs rapidly then consider an alternative diagnosis

Hint: Gradually/Rapidly

Examination of a patient with _____ may show physical signs such as Chvostek's sign and Trousseau's sign

The first-line investigation for hyperlipidaemia is a _____

Diabetic patients should recieve a diabetic foot exam at least _____ a year to screen for diabetic neuropathy

Consider the use of _____ in all patients with type 1 diabetes for the prevention of CVD

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