Endocrine System
The hormone responsible for regulating metabolism
What is Thyroxine (T4)
Common causes of acute pancreatitis
What is biliary disease and alcohol ingestion?
An indicator of severe acute pancreatitis
What is elevated serum amylase?
The primary function of insulin
What is decrease blood glucose levels?
A condition characterized by high levels of cortisol
What is Cushing's Syndrome?
The primary treatment for hypothyroidism
What is Thyroid hormone agonists?
A major complication of hypocalcemia in acute pancreatitis
What are seizures?
The gold standard for diagnosing pancreatic necrosis
What is a CT scan?
The drug commonly used in the management of type 2 diabetes
What is Metformin?
A symptom commonly associated with acute pancreatitis
What is severe abdominal pain?
The adverse effect associated with antithyroid drugs
A sign that is indicative of severe acute pancreatitis
What is elevated lipase?
A laboratory test most specific for diagnosing acute pancreatitis
What is serum amylase?
A common side effect of insulin therapy
What is Hypoglycemia?
A medication commonly used to treat hepatic encephalopathy
What is Lactulose?
The hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex
What is cortisol?
A main treatment for hypovolemic shock in acute pancreatitis
What is fluid replacement?
A complication associated with portal hypertension
What is Ascites?
Class of drugs used to increase insulin sensitivity
What is Thiazolidinediones?
A condition that is a potential side effect of sulfonylureas
What is Hypoglycemia?
What is weight loss?
A laboratory finding that is indicative of hepatic failure
What is elevated bilirubin?
The primary goal in the management of hepatic encephalopathy
What is reduce ammonia levels?
The mechanism of action of metformin
What is decrease hepatic glucose production?
A drug that is used to treat hyperthyroidism
What is Methimazole?