Abnormal finding caused by a deficiency of this substance.
What is iodine?
Time of onset for insulin aspart (Novolog)
What is 15 minutes?
Normal range for serum calcium
8.2-9.6
Insulin is produced here
What are the beta cells of the pancreas?
This disorder primarily causes massive fluid retention and may be a side effect of antipsychotics.
What is syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone (SIADH)
What is oxytocin?
Type of long acting insulin administered 1-2 times/day
What is insulin glargine (Lantus) or detemir (Levemir)
Normal fasting blood glucose
70-100 mg/dL
Complication of diabetes causing sweating, tremors and blurred vision
What is hypoglycemia?
This disorder can cause central obesity, thin hair and skin, and a rounded face
What is Cushing's syndrome?
Gland that secretes cortisol
What is the adrenal gland?
This disorder may be treated with oral or intranasal desmopressin
What is diabetes insipidus?
Lab value that reflects the average blood glucose over 2-3 months.
What is hemoglobin A1c, or glycosylated hemoglobin?
Causes kussmaul respiration and a fruity breath odor
What is DKA?
This disorder can cause life threatening elevation in temperature, heart rate and blood pressure.
What is hyperthyroidism or thyrotoxic crisis?
One of the hormones responsible for serum calcium regulation
What are parathyroid hormone or calcitonin?
Withhold this diabetes medication before any test involving contrast dye
What is metformin?
This disorder will result in high levels of TSH and low levels of TH
What is hypothyroidism?
Results from profound hyperglycemia and dehydration without ketones.
What is hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) or HHNK
Graves disease is the most common cause of this.
What is hyperparathyroidism?
Abnormal finding of the eyes seen here
What is exopthalamus?
This common OTC medication is contraindicated in hyperthyroidism
What is aspirin?
This disorder is called by excessive levels of somatotropin
What is gigantism or acromegaly?
When hormones cause a rebound hyperglycemia in the early morning hours.
The somogyi effect
This disorder causes hypotension, hypoglycemia, fatigue, and hyperpigmentation of the skin.
What is Addison disease or adrenocorticol insufficiency?