Hypothyroidism

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, ENDOCRINOLOGY, Hospital A/P, Adults

Definition: High TSH + high, normal, or low free T4 Diagnosis H&P is consistent with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Labs: TSH, free T4, antithyroid antibodies (antithyroid peroxidase and antithyroglobulin), CBC, CMP, lipid panel, and CK. Treatment Levothyroxine...

Hypothalamus-Pituitary Hormones and their functions

Clinic A/P, adults, ENDOCRINOLOGY, OB/GYN

Hypothalamic stimulatory hormones Pituitary hormones Function of Pituitary Hormones Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) -ACTH is product of POMC gene  Stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids like cortisol...

Hyperparathyroidism or Hypercalcemia: “Stones, Bones, abdominal Groans, thrones and psychiatric overtones”

ENDOCRINOLOGY, MNEMONICS

“Stones, Bones, Groans, moans, thrones and psychiatric overtones” The six key organ systems affected by hypercalcemia: “Stones, Bones, Groans (abd. groans), Moans, Thrones, and Psychiatric Overtones!” Signs and symptoms of primary hyperparathyroidism or...

FLAGTOP – Anterior Pituitary Hormones

ENDOCRINOLOGY, MNEMONICS

FLAG-TOP – Anterior Pituitary Hormones “FLAG-TOP” F: Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) L: Luteinizing Hormone (LH) A: ACTH G: Growth Hormone (GH) T: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) O: MSH – melanOcyte stimulating hormone P: Prolactin The...

Gestational Diabetes

Clinic A/P, adults, ENDOCRINOLOGY, OB/GYN

TX: Diet and exercise. Insulin Oral medications lack long-term safety data. But many people use it. Treating GDM improves outcomes for both the mother and infant. These include: -a decreased risk for operative delivery, -large-for-gestational-age infants, -shoulder...

Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Subsequent Visits

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, ENDOCRINOLOGY

History and Physical. A1C goal for this patient:______ Last HbA1c (needed q3-6mo) was_____ Will screen for Vitamin B12 deficiency annually in patients on Metformin. Last annual dilated retinal exam was____ Last annual diabetic foot exam was____ Last...