Pc 707 endocrine exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PC 707 Module 8 Exam - Endocrine Q& A If all of a sudden a patient who was previously in euthyroid state becomes symptomatic, what is important to check for? -medication adherence -review how they take the medication -potentially other drug interactions -some questions to ask---> -are they pregnant? -recently stopped taking an oral contraceptive? -recently started an antidepressant such Zoloft or a tricyclic? -have they recently started tegretol or dilantin? Testosterone deficiency: -primar...

Type 1 DM-Basics - Answer Result of autoimmune induced pancreatic beta cell destruction with resulting insulin deficiency Usually occurs in persons <30 years of age Symptomatic presentation: involuntary weight loss polyuria polydipsia polyphagia DM-Diagnostic Tests - Answer A1c

What is the first line oral diabetic medicaiton? - Answer Biguanides (Metformin) What is the MOA of Biguanides? - Answer Increases insulin action by suppressing glucose output from the liver, enhancing receptor sensitivity to insulin in muscle and fat, reduces glucose absorption in the gut What are the potential side effects of Biguanides? - Answer Metallic taste in mouth, mild anorexia, nausea, abd discomfort, diarrhea What are the adverse effects of Biduanides? - Answer Lactic acidosis