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Endocrine & Reproductive System Module — 4th Year MBBS

📘 Step 1. Curriculum Coverage

💊 Pharmacology

 

  • Classify insulins.
  • Describe sources of insulin.
  • Describe differences between human, bovine and porcine insulin.
  • Explain relevant pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles of insulin preparations.
  • Explain the mechanism of action and clinical uses of insulin.
  • Describe complications of insulin therapy.
  • Explain management of insulin-induced hypoglycemia.
  • Explain pharmacological management of diabetic ketoacidosis.
  • Explain the mechanism of action and clinical use of glucagon.

🩺 Medicine

 

  • Explain the etiology, clinical features and management of hypoglycemic coma.
  • Explain precipitating factors, diagnostic work-up and treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.
  • Explain precipitating factors, diagnostic work-up and treatment of hyperosmolar non-ketotic diabetic coma/HHS.
  • Explain precipitating factors, diagnostic work-up and treatment of lactic acidosis.

👶 Pediatrics

 

  • Describe blood-glucose parameters and clinical signs useful for early recognition of Type 1 diabetes in children.
  • Recognize presentations of diabetes in young children and infants that may precede coma or death.
  • Plan investigations and management for newly diagnosed and previously known diabetic children.

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