Hormones & Glands
This gland is known as the “master gland” of the endocrine system
Pituitary gland
This condition results from low thyroid hormone levels
Hypothyroidism
This electrolyte is LOW in hypoparathyroidism
Calcium
This medication is first-line for hypothyroidism
Levothyroxine
This lab is the MOST sensitive indicator of thyroid function
TSH
This hormone from the posterior pituitary regulates water balance
ADH (vasopressin)
This autoimmune disorder is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism
Graves disease
This sign is facial twitching when tapping the cheek
Chvostek sign
This medication blocks thyroid hormone synthesis
Methimazole
High TSH typically indicates this condition
Hypothyroidism
These two hormones are produced by the thyroid to regulate metabolism
T3 and T4
This condition causes low cortisol, hypotension, and hyperkalemia
Addison disease
This sign causes carpopedal spasm when inflating a BP cuff
Trousseau sign
This therapy destroys overactive thyroid tissue
Radioactive iodine (I-131)
This test confirms Graves disease (autoimmune)
Thyroid antibodies (TSI)
This hormone increases blood calcium levels by acting on bone, kidney, and intestine
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
This condition is caused by excess cortisol and results in “moon face” and “buffalo hump”
Cushing syndrome
This condition causes “stones, bones, groans, psychiatric overtones”
Hyperparathyroidism
This medication treats acute hypocalcemia
Calcium gluconate
This imaging test evaluates thyroid iodine uptake
Radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU)
These hormones are released by the adrenal medulla during stress (“fight or flight”)
Epinephrine and norepinephrine
This life-threatening complication occurs with severe hyperthyroidism
Thyroid storm
This emergency condition occurs with severe hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemic crisis
This treatment is the primary intervention for symptomatic hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroidectomy
This test evaluates adrenal function in suspected Addison disease
ACTH stimulation test