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What are some abnormal findings in a physical examination related to the endocrine system? -
Answers Buffalo hump and moonlike face.
What do the endocrine organs produce? - Answers Hormones that regulate various body
functions.
What are gonadotropins and their function? - Answers Gonadotropins are hormones that
stimulate the gonads (ovaries and testes) to produce sex hormones and gametes.
What does TSH stand for and its role? - Answers Thyroid Stimulating Hormone; it stimulates the
thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones.
What is the function of PTH? - Answers Parathyroid Hormone regulates calcium levels in the
blood.
What is cortisol and its primary function? - Answers Cortisol is a steroid hormone that helps
regulate metabolism, immune response, and stress.
What conditions should be reviewed for the endocrine system? - Answers Diabetes,
hypoparathyroidism, goiter care, diabetes insipidus, type 2 DM, hyperosmolar hyperglycemia,
DKA, metabolic syndrome, and hypothyroidism.
What causes SIADH? - Answers Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone secretion can
be caused by various conditions including tumors, infections, and medications.
What is Metformin used for? - Answers Metformin is a medication used to manage type 2
diabetes.
What labs are important for endocrine disorders? - Answers Free T4 and TSH.
What is the difference between primary and secondary endocrine disorders? - Answers Primary
disorders originate in the endocrine gland itself, while secondary disorders result from problems
in the pituitary or hypothalamus.
What are some common ENT conditions to know? - Answers Care and procedures for
conditions like herpes simplex of the eye and macular degeneration.
Define the following terms: Deaf, Blind, Hard of hearing, Visually impaired, Otosclerosis,
Presbycusis, Tinnitus. - Answers Deaf: unable to hear; Blind: unable to see; Hard of hearing:
partial hearing loss; Visually impaired: reduced vision; Otosclerosis: abnormal bone growth in
the ear; Presbycusis: age-related hearing loss; Tinnitus: ringing in the ears.
What are the signs and symptoms of detached retina? - Answers Sudden flashes of light,
floaters, and a shadow or curtain over the visual field.