Family Medicine: Endocrine, Musculoskeletal, OB/GYN
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Methimazole - Used safely in 2nd and 3rd trimester.
PTU - Can cause agranulocytosis; check WBC if symptoms.
Thyroid hormone in pregnancy - Supplement dosage must be increased.
Hyperthyroid nodules - Rarely malignant; monitor carefully.
Signs of thyroid malignancy - Presence of calcifications in nodules.
Thyroid nodule 1cm+ - Next steps: TSH level and ultrasound.
Radioactive iodine uptake - Next step if hyperthyroid with nodule.
FNA - Next step if euthyroid with nodule.
Thyroid nodule <1cm - Follow up in 6 months.
Diabetes diagnosis criteria - Fasting glucose 126+, random glucose 200+.
Glucosuria - Appears at glucose levels 180+.
Macrovascular diabetes complications - Includes CAD, stroke, and PAD.
Gestational diabetes test timing - Screen between weeks 24-28.
50g glucose test - If 140+, proceed to 3-hour test.
100g glucose test criteria - Fasting 95+, 1h 180+, 2h 155+, 3h 140+.
Controlled diabetes parameters - 140/90 BP, A1c <7, LDL <100.
Metformin contraindication - Not safe in patients with kidney disease.
Exenatide - GLP-1 agonist; stimulates insulin release.
Acarbose - Glucosidase inhibitor; slows carbohydrate absorption.
DPP-4 inhibitors - Includes sitagliptin; enhances incretin levels.
Topics Exam With complete solution–Expert Verified | Latest
Questions 2025
Methimazole - Used safely in 2nd and 3rd trimester.
PTU - Can cause agranulocytosis; check WBC if symptoms.
Thyroid hormone in pregnancy - Supplement dosage must be increased.
Hyperthyroid nodules - Rarely malignant; monitor carefully.
Signs of thyroid malignancy - Presence of calcifications in nodules.
Thyroid nodule 1cm+ - Next steps: TSH level and ultrasound.
Radioactive iodine uptake - Next step if hyperthyroid with nodule.
FNA - Next step if euthyroid with nodule.
Thyroid nodule <1cm - Follow up in 6 months.
Diabetes diagnosis criteria - Fasting glucose 126+, random glucose 200+.
Glucosuria - Appears at glucose levels 180+.
Macrovascular diabetes complications - Includes CAD, stroke, and PAD.
Gestational diabetes test timing - Screen between weeks 24-28.
50g glucose test - If 140+, proceed to 3-hour test.
100g glucose test criteria - Fasting 95+, 1h 180+, 2h 155+, 3h 140+.
Controlled diabetes parameters - 140/90 BP, A1c <7, LDL <100.
Metformin contraindication - Not safe in patients with kidney disease.
Exenatide - GLP-1 agonist; stimulates insulin release.
Acarbose - Glucosidase inhibitor; slows carbohydrate absorption.
DPP-4 inhibitors - Includes sitagliptin; enhances incretin levels.
