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  • Curriculum
    • Topics to cover before exams…
    • Curriculum (GPTQ)
    • RACGP Curriculum (2022)
  • Exam Prep
    • Practice Exams
    • Clinical Competency Examination (CCE)
    • KFP Public Reports
    • KFPs
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    • ideal body weight
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  • ADRENAL,  ENDOCRINE

    Adrenal fatigue

  • ADRENAL,  ENDOCRINE

    Adrenal Gland

    the adrenal gland is made up of the outer cortex…

  • ADRENAL,  ENDOCRINE

    Adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease)

    Adrenal Insufficiency can be defined Real, Iatrogenic, and Imagined 1.…

  • DIABETES,  ENDOCRINE

    Central diabetes insipidus 

    Diabetes insipidus (DI) Diabetes insipidus CAUSES OF CENTRAL DIABETES INSIPIDUS…

  • ADRENAL,  ENDOCRINE

    Cushing’s syndrome & disease

    Circadian rhythms & stress 🡪  CNS higher centres (NA, ACH,…

  • ADRENAL,  ENDOCRINE

    Dexamethasone Suppression Test and the Synacthen Test

    Cushing’s Syndrome 2. Addison’s Disease Feature Dexamethasone Suppression Test Synacthen…

  • DIABETES,  ENDOCRINE

    Diabetes – diagnosis and investigations

    Diagnosis Assessing diabetes risk Patients should be assessed for diabetes…

  • DIABETES,  ENDOCRINE

    Diabetes – Management

    Initial Management Plan 1. Patient Education and Individualized Targets 2.…

  • DIABETES,  ENDOCRINE

    Diabetes – management of complications

    Macrovascular Complications of Diabetes 1. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) 2.…

  • DIABETES,  ENDOCRINE

    Diabetes – Medications

    Type Initial Treatment Key Considerations Escalation Criteria Type 1 Diabetes…

  • DIABETES,  ENDOCRINE

    Diabetes – sick day plan

    1. Preparation Before Becoming Unwell 2. When to Start the…

  • DIABETES,  ENDOCRINE

    Diabetes – Insulin

    Action: Facilitates glucose uptake, lowers blood glucose levels. Efficacy: Most…

  • DIABETES,  ENDOCRINE

    Diabetes Types / History / Examination

    Classification and Clinical Features of Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 Diabetes…

  • DIABETES,  ENDOCRINE

    Diabetic Ketoacidosis

    Diabetic ketoacidosis – DKA DKA arises due to absolute or…

  • DIABETES,  ENDOCRINE,  NEUROLOGY,  NEUROPATHY

    Diabetic polyneuropathy

  • ENDOCRINE

    Endocrine Disorders

    Endocrine Disorders: Hypo- and Hyperfunction by Gland Gland/Organ Hypofunction Disorders…

  • ENDOCRINE,  GYNECOLOGY

    Galactorrhea 

    Hyperprolactinemia

  • DIABETES,  ENDOCRINE,  OBSTETRICS

    Gestational Diabetes

    Classification Diagnosis Screening: 2nd Trimester – 24-28 weeks gestation Screening…

  • DIABETES,  ENDOCRINE,  MEDICATIONS

    GLP-1 Agonists and DPP-4 Inhibitors

    Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is an incretin hormone—also classified as a gut-derived…

  • ADRENAL,  ENDOCRINE

    Hyperaldosteronism 

    (Conn’s syndrome – both hyper-secretions are “C” diseases – cf.…

  • ELECTROLYTES,  ENDOCRINE,  THYROID

    Hypercalcaemia

    is needed in many other enzymes as co-factor :  ECF…

  • DIABETES,  ENDOCRINE

    Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic State / HONK

    OVERVIEW PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Here is a more detailed comparison of Hyperosmolar…

  • ENDOCRINE,  PITUITARY

    Hyperprolactinaemia

    additional info: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/bjpsych-advances/article/management-of-antipsychoticinduced-hyperprolactinaemia/6495A80D8850C4233ACDF8F4EDEC1A0C Physiology Causes of hyperprolactinaemia Examples Physiological (transient…

  • ENDOCRINE,  THYROID

    Hyperthyroidism

    Thyroid Hormone Regulation Functions of Thyroid Hormone Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism is…

  • ENDOCRINE,  PITUITARY

    Hypocalcaemia

    CAUSES HISTORY EXAMINATION INVESTIGATIONS MANAGEMENT

  • DIABETES,  ENDOCRINE

    Hypoglycaemia

    https://www.racgp.org.au/getattachment/e5311638-b32d-4a11-88b3-9a35ee268d83/Hypoglycaemia-in-nondiabetic-patients-an-evidence.aspx Traditional Classification: Criticisms of Traditional Classification: Alternative Classification Based…

  • ENDOCRINE,  THYROID

    Hypothyroidism

    AETIOLOGY OF HYPOTHYROIDISM 1. Iodine Deficiency 2. Autoimmune Thyroiditis 3.…

  • DIABETES,  ENDOCRINE,  MEDICATIONS

    Metformin

    First-line pharmacotherapy for most individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus…

  • ENDOCRINE,  THYROID

    Parathyroid disease

    Hyperparathyroidism three types of Hyperparathyroidism [CKD → impaired renal phosphate…

  • ENDOCRINE,  PITUITARY

    Pituitary disease

    Pituitary adenoma – are the most common pituitary tumours– may…

  • ELECTROLYTES,  ENDOCRINE,  PITUITARY

    Psychogenic polydipsia 

    excessive thirst and compulsive water drinking. Signs and symptoms of…

  • DIABETES,  ENDOCRINE,  MEDICATIONS

    SGLT2 Inhibitors

    Mechanism of action Transient drop in renal function 2. Glycaemic…

  • DIABETES,  ENDOCRINE

    starting Insulin and Insulin education

  • DIABETES,  ENDOCRINE,  MEDICATIONS

    Sulfonylureas

    Second-line oral hypoglycaemic agents for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM).…

  • ENDOCRINE,  PITUITARY

    Testosterone deficiency (hypoandrogenism)

    Androgen physiology Aetiology of androgen deficiency Primary: Secondary: Primary Hypogonadism…

  • ENDOCRINE,  THYROID

    Thyroid – anatomy & function

    Thyroid Hormone Regulation and Metabolism Active and Inactive Forms of…

  • ENDOCRINE,  OBSTETRICS,  THYROID

    Thyroid disease in pregnancy 

    AFP – Thyroid disease in the perinatal period  http://www.racgp.org.au/afp/2012/august/thyroid-disease-in-the-perinatal-period/  Etg…

  • CANCER,  ENDOCRINE,  THYROID

    Thyroid Nodules and Cancers

    Thyroid nodules are often picked up as incidental findings on…

  • ENDOCRINE,  THYROID

    Thyroid storm

    Precipitants of Thyroid Storm Pathophysiology Clinical Manifestations Organ System Symptoms…

  • DIABETES,  ENDOCRINE

    Type 2 diabetes: Goals for optimum management

    Parameter Goals/Recommendations Diet – Follow Australian dietary guidelines with attention…