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| Which condition has characteristic test result of elevated (fasting AM) PRL? |
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| What is the MC type of pituitary adenoma? |
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| Which section of the adrenal cortex secretes the mineralcorticoid, aldosterone? |
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| Which section of the adrenal cortex secretes the glucocorticoid, cortisol? |
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| Which section of the adrenal cortex secretes the gonadocorticoids? |
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| What does the somatotroph type of pituitary adenoma secrete? |
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| What does the lactotroph type of pituitary adenoma secrete? |
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| What does the corticotroph type of pituitary adenoma secrete? |
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| What does the gonadotroph type of pituitary adenoma secrete? |
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| What does the thyrotroph type of pituitary adenoma secrete? |
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| If a female presents with oligomenorrhea, galactorrhea and infertility what condition should you suspect? |
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| If a male presents with hypogonadism, decreased libido, ED, infertility, what condition should you suspect? |
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| What effect can hyperprolactinemia have on the bones, if left untreated? |
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| Osteoporosis/Osteopenia and Pathologic Fx |
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| What are some pharmocologic causes of hyperprolactinemia? |
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Ranitidine (Zantac)
Amphetimines
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Estrogens
Opioids
Nicotine
Verapamil
Cocaine
Marijuana - causes galactorrhea |
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| Which condition is described as a loss of one or more hormones of the anterior pituitary? |
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| What is the loss of ALL anterior pituitary hormones called? |
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| If a pt presents with abnormal height (short stature), short neck, trunk and limb length, and difficulties hearing, what condition might you suspect? |
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| If a patient presents with soft, doughy hands, hyperhydrosis, and excessive growth of hands and feet, what condition should you suspect? |
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| If a patient presents with an abnormally tall height for their genetic make-up, LV involvement, amenorrheic and with hyperhydrosis, what condition should you suspect? |
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| If a pt presents with psychological changes, muscle wasting, thin skin, hyperglycemia, and central obesity, what condition should be suspected? |
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| What condition is described by excess secretion of ACTH from the anterior pituitary? |
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| What condition is characterized by excess secretion of cortisol and normal levels of ACTH? |
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| What condition is characterized by hyper-secretion of ACTH and the appearance of a pituitary adenoma following a bilateral adrenalectomy for Cushing's? |
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| If a patient complains of hyperpigmentation, HA, and visual changes post-op for bilateral adrenalectomy, what condition is suspected? |
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| Which two drugs can lead to the development of DI? |
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| Lithium and Corticosteroid Use |
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| If a pt presents with dehydration, hypernatremia, nocturia, polyuria, and polydipsia, what condition should you suspect? |
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| What condition is characterized by ADH deficiency? |
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| What amount is considered polyuria? |
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| 2 - 20L/d (hypotonic appearance) |
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| If a pt presents with CVA tenderness, HTN, constipation, mental changes, bone aches and fatigue, what condition should you suspect? |
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| If a patient's labs have elevated ACTH and cortisol levels, what condition should you suspect? What tests should be done to confirm diagnosis? |
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Cushing's disease
Desmopressin Suppression test |
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| If on a pts x-rays a "rugger jersey" spine or "salt and peppering" of the skull are noted, along with complaints of bone pain, fatigue, and N/V, what condition should you suspect? |
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| If a pts serum PTH, Ca, & Alk Phos are elevated along with elevated urine Ca and PO4, what condition should you suspect? |
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| If on EKG a pt has shortened QT interval, prolonged PR, and complains of HTN, numerous infections, polyuria, polydipsia, Anorexia and weight loss, what condition should you suspect? |
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| In which condition are Chvostek's and Trousseau's phenomenon characteristic indicators? |
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| If a pt presents with low urine Ca excretion, high serum PO4, low serum Mg, low serum Ca, and Alk Phos WNL, what condition would you expect? |
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| If a pt presents with muscle cramps, tetany, abdominal cramps, and tingling of the feet, lips and hands, what condition should you suspect? |
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| Which condition has signs and symptoms including loss of eyebrow hair, cutaneous calcifications, cataracts, dry and scaly skin, brittle nails, irritability and anxious state? |
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| If a pt has an irregular EKG showing prolonged QT intervals with T-wave abnormalities, as well as x-rays showing increased bone density and cutaneous calcifications, what condition should be suspected? |
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| What is the MC cause of hyperthyroidism? |
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| What is the MC cause of thyroiditis? |
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| What are the markers for Grave' s Disease? |
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| What are the markers for Hashimoto's? |
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| Thyroperoxidase or Thyroglobin Anti-bodies (TPO) |
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| What are patients who have Hasimoto's at a greater risk for developing? |
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| What diseases are Grave's disease associated with? |
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| Myasthenia Gravis, pernicious anemia and DM |
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| If a pt presents with an asymmetrically enlarged goiter, mild xerostomia (dry mouth) and dry eyes, with bouts of palpitations, anxiety and sweating, what condition should you suspect? |
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| What condition presents with very high fever, marked delirium, severe tachycardia, dehydration and V/D? |
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| If a pt presents with hoarseness, macroglossia, bradycardia, an enlarged heart, weight gain, constipation, decreased memory and hearing, paresthesias, cold intolerance menorrhagia, and hyporeflexia, what condition should you suspect? |
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| If TSH levels are high, but T4 levels are low, what condition should you suspect? |
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| What condition occurs in post-partum women, especially when there is large volumes of blood loss during pregnancy? |
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| If a post-partum pt complains of inability to breast feed, has weight gain, cold intolerance, dry skin, hypotension, amenorrheic, what condition should you suspect? |
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| What test is MANDATORY following the finding of a single or multiple thyroid nodules? |
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| If a pt presents with makedly high ACTH (>200pg/mL), low cortisol levels, and serum K and BUN high, what condition should you suspect? |
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| If a pt presents with a high fever, N/V/D, Lasitude, Abdominal pain, confusion, coma, HA, and Low BP, what condition should you suspect? |
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| What condition is characterized by excess secretion of cortisol due to a tumor in the adrenal glands? |
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