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Patho Test 1
endocrine pathology
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Pathology
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01/08/2010

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Term
which hormones are lipid soluble
Definition
cortisol, aldosterone, estradiol, testosterone, T3, T4
Term
which hormones are water soluble
Definition
insulin, pth, acth, glucagon, tsh, lh, fsh, epi/norepi
Term
3 types of endocrine disease are..
Definition
hormone DEFICIENCY, hormone EXCESS, receptor cell resistance
Term
where is the pituitary gland located?
Definition
sella turcia in sphenoid
Term
what events stimulate GH release?
Definition
GHRH, hypoglycemia, fasting, starvation, exercise, ADH, dopamine
Term
effects of GH on muscle?
Definition
increased protein synthesis, less glucose uptake
Term
effects of GH on liver?
Definition
increased protein and RNA synthesis, increased gluconeogenesis
Term
effect of GH on bones, heart, lungs?
Definition
increased protein synthesis, increase in cell size and #
Term
effect of GH on adipose?
Definition
increased lipolysis, lowered glucose uptake
Term
what does prolactin do?
Definition
milk production and breast development
Term
what stimulates PRL release?
Definition
estrogen of pregnancy, breast feeding, sleep, stress, TRH
Term
follicle stimulating hormone
Definition
stimulates growth of graffian follicles to maturation, spermatogenesis in males
Term
lutenizing hormone
Definition
ovulation, testosterone
Term
ADH stimulated by..
Definition
exercise, insulin, diuretic, stroke, hemorrhage, CHF, DM
Term
OXYTOCIN
Definition
does milk letdown, uterine contractions,postpartum clotting + feedback
Term
hypopituitarism is caused by..
Definition
pituitary tumors, necrosis, autoimmune disease, other random diseases (
Term
order of hormones lost in hypo pituitary
Definition
growth hormone --> gonadotropins --> TSH, ATCH
Term
lack of lutenizing hormone and fsh?
Definition
delayed puberty
premenopausal women = amenorrhea, low libido, infertility
men = ED, testicular atrophy, low libido, infertility
Term
TSH deficiency?
Definition
hypothyroidism, facial puffiness, hoarse voice, bradycardia, cold intolerance
Term
ACTH deficiency?
Definition
fatigue, hypotension, intolerance to stress/infection
Term
hypothalamic lesions?
Definition
can cause hypopotuitarism, appetite changes
Term
pituitary necrosis from hypovolemia postpartum
Definition
Sheehan's syndrome
Term
lactation wono't start, fatigue, loss of pubic/axillary hair
Definition
sheehan's syndrome
Term
hemorrhagic infarction of pituitary gland/tumor
Definition
pituitary apoplexy
Term
HA, stiff neck, fever, oculomotor palsies, visual field defects
Definition
pituitary apoplexy
Term
how is gigantism/acromeagly diagnosed?
Definition
MRI, IGF-1 levels
Term
what are the 3 types of pituitary tumors?
Definition
pituitary adenoma, craniopharyngioma, meningioma
Term
excess hormone produced by pituitary adenoma can produce...
Definition
acromeagly, cushings, hyperprolactinemia
Term
most common pituitary tumor?
Definition
proactinoma
Term
somatotrophic adenoma
Definition
hypersecretion of growth hormone = gigantism, acromeagly
Term
symptoms of prolactinoma?
Definition
amenorrhea, galactorrhea
Term
corticotropic adenoma
Definition
hypersecretion of ACTH, cushings dx
Term
deficiency of ADH due to hypothalamic pituitary disorder or resistance to ADH by kidney
Definition
central diabetes insipidus
Term
treatment for CDI?
Definition
desmopressin, diuretics
Term
SIADH causes..
Definition
increases release of ADH, hyponatriemia, HA, nausea, vomiting, extremely concentrated urine
Term
alterations in levels of binding proteins affect...
Definition
total T3, T4 - not free T3, T4
Term
what causes grave's disease?
Definition
autoantibiody against TSH receptor @ thyroid
Term
nodules in the thyroid are secreting hormone
Definition
toxic nodular goiter
Term
types of primary hypothyroid disorder
Definition
congenital, hashimoto's, iodine deficiency, thyroidectomy
Term
if congenital hypothyroidism is not treated, this leads to...
Definition
cretinism (jaundice, hoarse cry, feeding probs, short, facial abnormality)
Term
what do excess glucocorticoids cause?
Definition
striae, osteoperosis, weakened muscles, emotional liability
Term
ACTH hyperfunction may come from..
Definition
pituitary hypersecretion
secretion of ACTH from nonpituitary tumor
administration
Term
electrolyte patterns in cushings?
Definition
high Na
high glucose
low K+
reduced blood eosinophils
no cortisol diurnal variation
Term
how to diagnose cushings?
Definition
dexamethasone supression test
Term
excessive production of aldosterone bc of a renal tumor
Definition
conn's disease (primary hyperaldosteronism)
Term
symptoms of PCOS
Definition
hirstutism, hyperinsulinemia, glucose intolerance, elevated LH, obesity
Term
PCOS treatment?
Definition
birth control, corticosteroids, spirinolactone, metformin
Term
sx of pheochromocytoma?
Definition
severe HA, diaphoresis, tachycardia, palpitations, extreme HTN
Term
disease of the adrenal cortex characterized by levels of high ACTH
Definition
PRIMARY adrenal insufficiency (Addison's)
Term
deficient secretion of ACTH from pituitary, low levels of ACTH
Definition
secondary adrenal insifficiency
Term
deficient secretion of ACTH from pituitary, low levels of ACTH
Definition
secondary adrenal insifficiency
Term
most common cause of Addison's dx?
Definition
autoimmune destruction of adrenal glands
Term
what are causes of secondary adrenal insufficiency?
Definition
problem wtih the pituitary/hypothalamus
sudden withdrawl of corticosteroid meds**
Term
weakness, fatigue, cortisol/aldosterone/androven deficiency, hyperpigmentation?
Definition
addison's dx
Term
what fluid, electrolyte disturbances happen wtih addison's?
Definition
hyperkalemia, hyponatriemia, hypovolemia, metabolic acidosis
Term
what are hormones that raise blood glucose
Definition
glucagon
epi
glucocorticoids
growth hormone
Term
renal threshold for glucose filtration?
Definition
160-180, after this you pee it off
Term
what triggers type 1 diabettes?
Definition
viral illness
Term
insulin resistance, impaired insulin secretion, excessive hepatic glucose production - strong familial pattern, defective receptors
Definition
type 2 DM
Term
obesity causes...
Definition
insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia (bc it can't be used), glucose intolerance (high blood sugar)
Term
impaired glucose tolerance
Definition
abnormality on glucose tolerance test, but don't meet DM criteria
precursor to DM, usually asx
Term
fasting glucose of 110-127
Definition
impaired glucose tolerance
Term
normal fasting plasma glucose level =
Definition
less than 110
Term
diabetic fasting glucose level
Definition
>126
Term
what are the 3 ways to diagnose DM?
Definition
-classic symptoms + random glucose >200
-fasting glucose >126
-2h glucose tolerance test w blood glucose 200
Term
onset of type 1 dm?
Definition
within few days/weeks
sx of 3Ps
Term
glucosuria results in...
Definition
negative caloric balance - wt loss, fatigue, polyphagia
Term
what should hemoglobin A1-C level be for diabetic?
Definition
6-7%
Term
what is major side effect of biguanide? what does this med do?
Definition
lactic acidosis; it supresses hepatic glucose release, enhances insulin sensitivity
Term
hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
Definition
more gradual onset than DKA
more severe hyperglycemia
more severe hyperosmolality (AMS, dehydration)
Term
hypoglycemia
Definition
glucose below 50; usually caused by too much insulin; too little food; lots of activity
Term
what kind of microvascular problems can DM cause?
Definition
renal artery microansurysms, retinal hemorrhage, neovascularizattion, retinal scaring, renal disease (decreased GFR)
Term
what level shuold serum Ca normally be?
Definition
8-10
Term
what does PTH do?
Definition
raise plasma Ca concentrations --> increasing bone breakdown, renal reabsorbtion, GI absorbtion
Term
what does calcitonin do?
Definition
lowers blood Ca levels - inhibits osteoclasts, inhibits Ca reabsorbtion in GI/kidney
Term
calcitonin comes from
Definition
the thyroid gland
Term
when blood calcium levels rise, phosphate levels_____
Definition
fall
Term
vitamin D will ____ serum Ca levels
Definition
increase (acts on bone, GI, renal)
Term
hyperparathyroidism results in....
Definition
high serum Ca levels
renal stones
Term
secondary hyperparathyroidism
Definition
due to hypo Ca of chronic renal disease
low serum Ca and PO4
high PTH
Term
hypoparathyroidism
Definition
low PTH --> hypocalcemia
low serum Ca, high phosphate
tetany
chvostek's, trosseau's
brittleness of skin
give supplemental Ca + vitD
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