Posterior Pituitary Disorders
This disorder is caused by excess ADH secretion
What is SIADH
Excess GH before epophyseal closure
What is gigantism
Autoimmune cause of hyperthyroidism
What is graves disease
3 classic symptoms of diabetes.
What are polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia?
Excess cortisol causes this syndrome.
What is Cushing’s?
Classic serum finding in SIADH
What is low sodium (hyponatremia)?
Excess GH after closure
What is acromegaly?
What autoimmune disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the U.S.?
What is Hashimotos thyroiditis
Type 1 DM is due to destruction of these cells.
What are pancreatic beta cells?
What hormone deficiency defines Addison’s disease?
Cortisol (and aldosterone) deficiency
ADH analog used to treat central DI
What is Desmopressin?
Medication that blocks GH receptors
What is Pegvisomant or octreotide, or lanreotide
What severe hyperthyroid emergency is characterized by high fever and tachyarrhythmias?
what is thyroid storm
Fruity breath and Kussmaul respirations indicate this condition.
What is DKA
Electrolyte imbalance in Addison’s.
What is hyponatremia and hyperkalemia?
How do you differentiate DI from SIADH by urine output
DI= high urine output
SIADH= low urine output
Common cause of acromegaly
What is a pituitary adenoma?
What test result pattern is seen in hyperthyroidism?
Increased T3/T4, decreased TSH
What is the primary cause of HHNKS?
Severe hyperglycemia and dehydration in Type 2 diabetes
What physical features are characteristic of hypercortisolism?
What is moon face and buffalo hump? in cushings disease
What is a common cause of central diabetes insipidus
head injury, surgery, or trauma
What lab test confirms acromegaly
GH suppression test with elevated IGF-1 levels
What treatment is used for myxedema coma?
IV thyroid hormone with supportive care
List two chronic complications of diabetes.
Retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, or cardiovascular disease
What is the most common cause of Cushing’s disease?
Pituitary adenoma producing ACTH