Clinical cases

21 important questions on Clinical cases

What is the most common treatment for hyperprolactinemia?

Dopamine agonists and/or somatostatin

What are the diagnostics for hyperprolactinemia?

PRL plasma levels

Can you become fertile after hyperprolactinemia treatment (by dopamine agonists)?

Yes you can
  • Higher grades + faster learning
  • Never study anything twice
  • 100% sure, 100% understanding
Discover Study Smart

What distuingishes a clinical non-functional adenoma from a functional adenoma?

The non-functional is operating in the normal ranges, so this means it shows no clinical signs. functional adenomas secrete clinical relevant hormonal levels.

What does a low level of cortisol lead to?

Pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion. This induces chronic flue-like symptoms.

What to measure in hypopituitarism?

Measure a combination of pit. hormones and end organ hormones,

What kind of drugs should you administer to someone with hypopituitarism?

The hormones produced by the end organs, like testosterone T4 etc

What is the secondary organ in hypopituitarism?

the pituitary

What is a symptom of hypernatremia?

  • polydipsia
  • polyuria

What are the two main forms of Diabetes Insipidus?

  • Central DI
  • Nephrogenic DI

How can Diabetes Mellitus be diagnosed in the urine?

  • By tasting (should taste sweet)
  • Do a glucose test on the urine

Why is it difficult to diagnose acromegaly?

It has a incubation time of 5-6 years

Why is the carpal tunnel syndrome associated with acromegaly?

The excessive GH makes everthing grow, so the carpal tunnel is also expanding.

Which hormone gives the best indication of acromegaly?

IGF-1 serum

What is the most important difference with respect to clinical presentation between children and adults with acromegaly?

Children also get Gigantism

What is the most important symptom of SAIDH?

hyponatremia

What are the striking physical symptoms of a child with GHD?

  • short stature
  • waist fat deposits
  • facial depression

What are the clinical consequences for adults with GHD?

  • tiredness
  • central fat deposits
  • less muscle tissue
  • bigger tendency to cardiovascular diseases

What are the most importance signs of hypogonadism?

  • loss of libido
  • erectile dysfunction
  • impotence

What are the two forms of hypogonadism?

  • primary
  • secundary

What is hypergonadotrophic hypogonadism?

A primary form of hypogonadism (in the testes)

The question on the page originate from the summary of the following study material:

  • A unique study and practice tool
  • Never study anything twice again
  • Get the grades you hope for
  • 100% sure, 100% understanding
Remember faster, study better. Scientifically proven.
Trustpilot Logo