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What is pheochromocytoma? Correct Ans-Catecholamine producing tumor
What 2 catecholamines do pheochromocytomas usually secrete? Correct Ans-Epi and NE
What is the primary symptom of a pheochromocytoma? Correct Ans-HTN
What are they looking for in the urine of a patient suspected of having a
pheochromocytoma? Correct Ans-Vanillymandelic
Are pheochromocytomas more common in children or adults? Correct Ans-Children
2 treatment options for pheochromocytoma Correct Ans-Beta blockers and tumor removal
Do you palpate the abdomen of someone suspected of having a
pheochromocytoma? Correct Ans-No
What's another term for hyperthyroidism? Correct Ans-Thyrotoxicosis
5 symptoms of hyperthyroidism Correct Ans-exopthalmus, palpitations, weight loss,
increased appetite, and manic behavior
3 labs for hyperthyroidism Correct Ans-T3, T4, and TSH
,What will happen on a thyroid scan if a person has hyperthyroidism? Correct Ans-It will light
up brighter
What cardiac rhythm might a hyperthyroid patient be in? Correct Ans-SVT
If you have a primary thyroid issue (hyper), what do the 3 thyroid hormones look
like? Correct Ans-Low TSH, high T3 and T4
If you have a secondary (hyper) thyroid issue, what do the 3 thyroid hormones look
like? Correct Ans-High TSH, low T3 and T4
What drug do you give for a thyroid storm and how does it work? Correct Ans-PTU blocks
thyroid hormone
3 symptoms of hypothyroidism Correct Ans-Non pitting edema, apathy, and weight gain
What drug is for hypothyroidism and when should they take it in relation to food? Correct
Ans-Synthroid in the AM without food
What happens to the thyroid hormones in primary hypothyroidism? Correct Ans-High TSH,
low T3 and T4
What happens to the thyroid hormones in secondary hypothyroidism? Correct Ans-
Everything is low
4 symptoms of myxedema coma Correct Ans-Decreased perfusion, Na, BG, and temp.
Cause of hyperparathyroidism? Correct Ans-Chronic renal failure
, 2 key features of hyperparathyroidism Correct Ans-Bone fractures and kidney stones
3 lab findings of hyperparathyroidism Correct Ans-Serum PTH increase, calcium increase, and
phosphorus decrease
Drug for hyperparathyroidism Correct Ans-Calcitonin
What is a sign of hypocalcemia that one can elicit using the cheek? Correct Ans-Chovstek's
sign
What is a sign of hypocalcemia that can be elicited using a BP cuff? Correct Ans-Trousseau
In what patient might you see Chovstek's and Trousseau's signs? Correct Ans-
Hypoparathyroidism
3 lab findings for hypoparathyroidism? Correct Ans-Calcium decreased, phosphorus
increased, PTH decreased
What is tums? Correct Ans-Calcium
Drug for hypoparathyroidism Correct Ans-Phoslow
What drink is high in phosphorus? Correct Ans-Dark colored sodas
What is the universal donor blood type? Correct Ans-O
What is the universal receiver blood type? Correct Ans-AB
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