Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

_____ is caused by a pituitary tumour which secretes excessive ACTH. Excessive ACTH causes adrenal hyperplasia

An _____ can be used to differentiate between Cushing's syndrome and pseudo-cushings

Hint: Investigation

What is the 2nd line management of T2DM if HbA1c is _____ while on metformin? Dual therapy (metformin + DPP-4i/pioglitazone/sulfonylurea/SGLT-2i)

Ectopic ACTH production can uncommonly occur in _____ to cause Cushing's Syndrome

Cushing's syndrome may show a _____ upon ABG testing

Patients with suspected Cushing's syndrome who do not experience suppressed cortisol and ACTH following high dose dexamethasone suppression test are likely to have _____

HbA1c should not be used for diagnosis of T2DM in patients with _____, children, HIV, pregnancy

Hint: Blood

Pre-diabetic/high risk FASTING blood glucose range is _____

Patients who do not tolerate metformin should be switched to _____

Most patients with De Quervain's Thyroiditis _____ require treatment

Hint: Will/Will Not