Thyroid Disorders
This autoimmune disorder is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism.
What is Graves disease?
This hormone is deficient or ineffective in diabetes insipidus.
hat is antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
This acute diabetic complication is most commonly associated with Type 1 diabetes.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
This hormone regulates calcium and phosphorus balance.
What is parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
This adrenal disorder results from insufficient cortisol production.
What is Addison disease?
Patients with this thyroid disorder commonly experience fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance.
What is hypothyroidism?
Excess secretion of growth hormone in adulthood causes this disorder.
What is acromegaly?
This diabetic emergency is characterized by severe hyperglycemia with minimal or no ketosis.
What is hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)?
Hyperparathyroidism commonly results in this electrolyte imbalance.
What is hypercalcemia?
Moon face and truncal obesity are characteristic signs of this disorder.
What is Cushing syndrome?
Excessive secretion of T3 and T4 causes this endocrine disorder.
What is hyperthyroidism?
The hallmark manifestations of diabetes insipidus are excessive urination and excessive _____.
What is thirst (polydipsia)?
Ketone production is a hallmark feature of this condition.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)? (caused by the breakdown of fat)
This painful urinary complication may occur with hyperparathyroidism.
What are kidney stones (renal calculi)?
This hormone is excessively produced in Cushing syndrome.
What is cortisol?
This severe complication of untreated hypothyroidism is considered a medical emergency.
What is myxedema coma?
Most cases of acromegaly are caused by this type of pituitary lesion.
What is a pituitary adenoma?
This condition typically produces higher blood glucose levels than DKA.
What is hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)?
Muscle spasms and tetany are commonly seen in this condition.
What is hypocalcemia?
Hypotension, fatigue, and hyperpigmentation are commonly associated with this disorder.
What is Addison disease?
This characteristic eye manifestation is commonly associated with Graves disease.
What is exophthalmos? (bulging eyes)
Enlargement of the hands, feet, and jaw are characteristic findings of this disorder.
What is acromegaly?
The major pathophysiologic difference between DKA and HHS is the presence of this metabolic abnormality in DKA.
What is metabolic acidosis (or ketosis)?
This laboratory finding is expected in hypoparathyroidism.
What is low serum calcium?
Excess growth hormone before epiphyseal plate closure causes this condition.
What is gigantism?