Cardiology — Flashcards

What is the state of the adrenal glands in Cushing syndrome due to exogenous corticosteroids? _____

Hint: hyperplasia, atrophy; one, both

Most commonly, patients with euthyroid sick syndrome will have: - serum TSH _____ - total serum T4 _____ - total serum T3 _____ - reverse T3 _____

What ethnicity is associated with increased risk for prostate adenocarcinoma? _____

Tertiary adrenal insufficiency is caused by lack of _____ due to tumor, radiation, exogenous steroids, etc.

Hint: hormone

How do serum aldosterone levels change in Liddle syndrome? _____

_____itis is characterized by episodic chest pain that worsens with movement or changes in position; without warmth, swelling, erythema, or other cardiovascular / pulmonary signs or symptoms

Sideroblastic anemia is characterized by _____ serum iron

Heberden nodes refers to bony swellings in the _____ joints

Hypothyroidism may be associated with _____ due to autoimmune disease or dysfunctional pituitary/hypothalamus

Hint: endocrine complication

Which electrolyte disturbance causes tetany, seizures, QT prolongation, twitching, and spasm? _____