Thyroid Disease
What labs are diagnostic for subclinical thyroiditis?
Elevated TSH with a normal free T4
Severe symptoms of Dengue Fever?
Mucosal bleeding
What percentage of body's total daily physiologic insulin secretion is released basally?
50%
In Health, the ratio of Hgb to Hct is usually
1:3
Which medication is helpful for the treatment option for relief of tremor and tachycardia seen with untreated hypothyroidism?
propranolol
What are the modes of transmission of the Zika virus
Mosquitoes
Sexual intercourse
What medication causes delayed gastric emptying and appetite suppression
GLP-1 Receptor Agonist
Example: Exentatide
During IDA recovery, reticulocytois begins quickly after initiation of iron therapy, how many days will you see a rise in reticulocytes?
7 to 10 days
When should TSH be reassessed after a levothyroxine dosage is adjusted?
6 to 8 weeks
What lab values can also be elevated in Dengue Fever
Liver Function Tests
What is the highest estimated amount of insulin produced by someone with insulin resistance
800 units/day
Common physical signs of pernicious anemia include
Stocking glove neuropathy
TSH is released by the:
anterior lobe of the pituitary
How is Chikunguya virus typically transmitted
Bites from infected mosquitos
What medication is considered an insulin sensitizer
Thiazolidinedione (TZD)
Pernicious anemia is usually caused by
lack of production of intrinsic factor by the gastric mucosa
Hypothyroidism most often develops as a result of
hypothyroidism
What is one of the side effects of INH that is treated with pyridoxine 10 to 50mg daily
Peripeheral Neuropathy
What medication reduces hepatic glucose production and intestinal glucose absorption
Biguanide (Metformin)
Prolonged use of PPIs can lead to which micronutrient deficiency that can contribute to anemia?
Vitamin B12