Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

What investigations should be done for a suspected neuropathic ulcer? _____

Hint: 2

Management of neuropathic foot ulcers includes 1 or more of the following: _____, control of foot infection, control of ischaemia, wound debridement, wound dressings

Pulses are _____ in neuropathic ulcers

Hint: Present/Absent

How do the following laboratory values typically change in patients with osteoporosis? Calcium: _____ Phosphate: normal Alkaline phosphatase: normal

DEXA scan _____ score is adjusted for age, gender, & ethnic factors!

DEXA scan T score _____ = normal -1.0 to -2.5 = osteopenia < -2.5 = osteoporosis

BMI _____ than 19kg/m2 increases the risk of osteoporosis

Hint: less/greater

_____ have ↑ risk of osteoporosis, partly due to loss of oestrogen post-menopause

Hint: gender

What medication poses the BIGGEST risk factor for osteoporosis? _____

Women with any risk factors for gestational diabetes should be offered an _____