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Psammoma bodies are seen on thyroid biopsies of this type of cancer.
What is papillary carcinoma?
Side effects of this diabetic medication include: diarrhea, lactic acidosis, weight loss, and nausea.
What is Metformin?
This is defined as carbohydrate intolerance that is first recognized in pregnancy.
What is gestational diabetes mellitus?
Urinary metanephrines confirm this diagnosis.
What is Pheochromocytoma?
55 y/o F presents for slow-growing hump on back for the past few months. She also complains of weight gain, puffiness in her face, and muscle weakness. A high dose dexamethasone test is performed, and the morning cortisol level is suppressed <50%. This is the disease she most likely has.
What is Cushing's disease?
After recent surgery for thyroid neoplasm, a 24 y/o F presents for cramping and fatigue. This is most likely caused by this electrolyte abnormality.
What is calcium?
According to the American Diabetes Association, this is the goal for blood pressure treatment for patients with diabetes.
What is less than 140/90?
This is the best screening test for diabetes mellitus.
What is fasting plasma glucose?
This is the most likely diagnosis for a patient who presents with anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, and hyperpigmentation of palms. Lab results show: hyponatremia, hypoglycemia, and normocytic anemia.
What is primary adrenal insufficiency/Addison Disease?
Your patient is admitted to the hospital for new onset seizure. He is noted to have Ca 6.2. While checking a patient's blood pressure, you notice his hand begins to twitch. This is the name of that physical exam finding.
What is Trousseau's sign?
This is the most common cause of thyroiditis in the United States.
What is chronic autoimmune thyroiditis/Hashimoto disease
This condition can falsely elevate hemoglobin A1c.
What is iron deficiency anemia?
This is the most common presenting symptom of Type 1 Diabetes.
What is polyuria with polydipsia?
This is the best screening tool for primary hyperaldosteronism.
What is the plasma aldosterone to renin ratio?
Urinary 5-HIAA is the most appropriate diagnostic test for this syndrome.
What is carcinoid syndrome?
This scan can be used to make a definitive diagnosis of Graves disease.
What is a radioactive thyroid uptake scan?
If a patient is in DKA, these are the correct insulin bolus and insulin infusion doses
What are 0.1 units/kg and 0.1 units/kg/hr?
This is the most common side effect of SGLT-2 inhibitors.
What is genital and urinary tract infections (specifically yeast)?
46 year old man presents with 6 months of fatigue, diarrhea, muscle aches, and decreased appetite. He has lost 10lbs and has a craving for salty foods. PE reveals hyperpigmentation on his palms. This test is the best next step in figuring out his diagnosis.
What is a cortisol level?
This is the most common symptom of a nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma that causes a patient to seek medical attention.
What is a visual defect?
This antibody is associated with both Hashimoto thyroiditis and postpartum thyroiditis.
What is thyroid peroxidase antibody?
This is the reason for Pramlintide's black box warning.
What is serious hypoglycemia risk?
Islet-specific pancreatic autoantibodies against this may indicate type 1 diabetes.
What is GAD65 (glutamic acid decarboxylase)?
In addition to pheochromocytoma, these are the other two primary types of tumors associated with MEN II.
What are medullary thyroid cancer and parathyroid tumors?
2 y/o M of Ashkenazi jewish ancestry presents with mental retardation, fair skin and hair, and a "mousy odor." Patient was not born in the United States. This lab test would be most helpful in diagnosing his underlying condition.
What is Phenylalanine levels?