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Signs/Symptoms
Hormones
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Miscellaneous
100
thyroid cancer
What is the indication for thyrotropin (Thyrogen)?
100
Hypocalcemia and tetany
What are two complications that may occur if the parathyroid glands are removed or damaged?
100
Insulin
What do pancreatic beta cells secrete?
100
Regulates calcium and phosphorus metabolism by acting on bones, kidneys and GI tract.
What does parathyroid hormone do?
100
Hormone replacement therapy and its side effects
What is the most important educational need for a patient with hypothyroidism?
200
can cause lactic acidosis
Why should Metformin not be used in patients with renal insufficiency?
200
morning hyperglycemia from the counterregulatory response to nighttime hypoglycemia resulting in release of liver glucose
What is Somogyi phenomenon?
200
Stimulates estrogen secretion and follicle maturation in women and stimulates spermatogenesis in men
What is the action of FSH?
200
PO and IV
What are possible routes for giving Levothyroxine sodium?
200
Peas, radishes, kale, pears, cabbage, spinach, strawberries, brussel sprouts, cauliflower
What are examples of foods that can inhibit thyroid secretion?
300
Gabapentin, Lyrica and Cymbalta
What are examples of meds used to treat diabetic neuropathic pain?
300
Exopthalamos, pretibial myxedema, all general manifestations of hyperthyroidism
What are manifestations of Graves' disease?
300
Adrenal gland
What secretes the major source of androgens in women?
300
Dry, waxy swelling of the front surface of the lower legs that resembles benign tumors or keloids
What is pretibial myxedema?
300
Total or subtotal thyroidectomy
What is the preferred management for Graves' disease?
400
Not to be used by patients with symptomatic heart failure or other types of CVD (can increase risk of heart related death)
What is the black box warning for Avandia and Actos?
400
Fever, tachycardia and systolic hypertension
What are key manifestations of thyroid storm?
400
Promotes pigmentation
What is the action of MSH?
400
Protein and iodine
What two substances are needed in dietary intake to produce thyroid hormones?
400
Foot injury
What is the most common cause of diabetes leading to hospitalization?
500
glargine (Lantus) and detemir (Levemir)
What are examples of long-acting insulin?
500
Dysphagia and painless enlargement of the thyroid
What are manifestations of Hashimoto's thyroiditis?
500
Mammary glands
What is the target of PRL?
500
amiodarone
Which cardiac drug often has damaging effects on the thyroid?
500
Carbonic acid
Kidneys excrete all acids except...?