Is that Moon Face, Buffalo Hump or a Goiter?
My TSH is high and my T4 is low, what do I have?
Hypothyroidism (Primary)
Typical fasting blood glucose target for a patient with diabetes.
4 to 7 mmol/L
What country was insulin discovered in?
Canada!
Which T2D drug class causes weight loss?
GLP1 agonists
Which increases risk of blood clots more, birth control or pregnancy?
Pregnancy
My T4 is high and my TSH is low. What do I have?
Hyperthyroidism
Target A1C for MOST diabetes patients.
7.0% or lower
A patient with type 1 diabetes will often use bolus insulin ___ times per day and basal insulin ___ times per day.
3 times per day (bolus)
1 time per day (basal)
Which T2D class causes excess glucose to be excreted in the urine?
SGLT2 Inhibitors
If compliance is a potential issue, which contraceptive may work for a patient?
Evra, Nuvaring, Depo-Provera or IUD
How many parathyroid glands are there in the body?
4 (four pea-sized endocrine glands in back side of thyroid gland)
How many grams (of glucose) should be given if a patient is having mild hypoglycemia?
15 grams
Which type of insulin is used by insulin pump users?
Rapid acting insulin (bolus) - e.g., Humalog or Novorapid
What older T2D class of medication can cause hypoglycemia?
Sulfonylureas or Meglitinides (repaglinide)
Which oral contraceptive is the least forgiving when it comes to missed doses?
The Minipill (norethindrone = Jencycla/Maeve/Movisee)
What are the 3 glands involved in the 'HPA Axis'?
Hypothalamus
Pituitary gland
Adrenal gland (adrenal cortex)
How many mg is 100 mcg?
0.1 mg
What 2 dosage forms is glucagon available in (for treatment of severe hypoglycemia)?
injectable (sq/im) and nasal spray
What is the brand name for metformin immediate release and also for metformin extended release?
Please spell on board.
Glucophage = immediate release
Glumetza = extended release
Name 3 medications that can reduce effectiveness of combined oral contraceptives (COCs)
carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital and rifampin
This hormone is released from the ADRENAL MEDULLA.
Epinephrine
What is the diagnostic cut-off for diabetes (this A1C number (or higher) can be used to diagnose diabetes)
6.5% or higher
Name 2 insulin types that need to be shaken gently.
-Intermediate (NPH)
-Mixed insulin
Which T2D treatment class can cause "Fournier's Gangrene"?
SGLT 2 Inhibitors
Name both brand names for levonorgestrel releasing IUDs.
Mirena and Kyleena