Endocrine 2

Question 1

indications for parathyroidectomy if patient has primary hyperparathyroidism

Answer 1

age less than 50
symptomatic
complications (osteoporosis, CKD, kidney stones)
calcium level at least 1 mg above normal
urinary calcium excretion over 400 mg a day

Question 2

elevated urine sodium, greater than 20… differential

Answer 2

diuretics
cerebral salt wasting
adrenal insufficiency

Question 3

causes of renal potassium wasting

Answer 3

diuretics
hyperaldosteronism
RTA

Question 4

sxs of cerebral salt wasting

Answer 4

hyponatremia
hypovolemia
increased urine sodium, greater than 20