Diabetes
This insulin peaks in 30 to 90 minutes and must be administered within 15 minutes of eating.
👉 What is RAPID ACTING- Aspart/Lispro (Humalog)?
This cardinal sign of Parkinson’s disease includes:
👉 What is TRAP: Tremors, rigidity, akinesia/bradykinesia, or postural instability
This medication is used for hypothyroidism and should be taken in the morning on an empty stomach.
👉 What is levothyroxine (Synthroid)?
This hormone must be replaced in Addison's disease to prevent adrenal crisis.
👉 What is cortisol (glucocorticoids)
This is the most common site of osteoporotic fracture.
👉 What is the hip (femur)?
Unlike DKA, this complication of type 2 diabetes presents with extreme hyperglycemia without ketosis.
👉 What is hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHSN)?
This autoimmune disorder affects the myelin sheath in the central nervous system.
👉 What is multiple sclerosis (MS)?
This lab value is low in primary hypothyroidism but high in hyperthyroidism.
👉 What is TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone)
This skin manifestation is commonly seen in Addison’s disease due to increased ACTH.
👉 What is hyperpigmentation?
This class of medication slows bone loss and must be taken with a full glass of water while sitting upright.
👉 What are bisphosphonates (e.g., alendronate)
This condition is characterized by fruity breath, Kussmaul respirations, and metabolic acidosis.
👉 What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
This combination medication is considered the gold standard for treating motor symptoms in PD:
👉 What is carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet)
A life-threatening complication of uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, often triggered by stress or surgery.
👉 What is thyroid storm (thyrotoxic crisis)
Cushing’s syndrome is characterized by:
👉 What is "moon face," truncal obesity, and purple striae.
A daily intake of these two nutrients is essential for bone health.
👉 What are calcium and vitamin D
In DKA, this electrolyte is often initially elevated due to acidosis but requires replacement during insulin therapy.
👉 What is potassium (K+)
This term describes the "pill-rolling" movement seen in Parkinson's.
👉 What is resting tremor?
This dangerous complication of untreated or severely under-treated hypothyroidism presents with hypothermia, bradycardia, and altered mental status.
👉 What is myxedema coma?
This lab abnormality is expected in Addison's disease and is caused by aldosterone deficiency.
👉 What is hyponatremia and hyperkalemia?
This test is used to diagnose osteoporosis by measuring bone mineral density.
👉 What is a DEXA scan?
This lab value is most reliable for long-term blood glucose management and is used for diabetes diagnosis.
👉 What is HbA1c?
This type of medication modifies the disease course of MS.
What are the main side effects?
👉 What are interferon beta drugs or disease-modifying therapies?
This medication may cause agranulocytosis, so WBC counts must be monitored. Used to treat... hypo or hyper?
👉 What is methimazole or PTU (propylthiouracil)
This medication is a long-acting glucocorticoid often used in adrenal insufficiency.
👉 What is hydrocortisone or prednisone?
This red flag symptom may indicate cauda equina syndrome.
👉 What is urinary incontinence or saddle anesthesia?