Endocrinology — MCQs

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Q321Easy

What are the most important features of Cushing's syndrome?

Q322Easy

Which of the following is the most likely effect of insulin at the cellular receptor level?

Q323Hard

A 45-year-old woman presents with sudden attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, episodic hot flashes, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. Physical examination shows facial redness, as well as hepatomegaly and pitting edema of the lower legs. A 24-hour urine specimen reveals elevated levels of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA). A CT scan of the abdomen demonstrates multiple 2- to 3-cm nodules throughout the liver and a 2-cm nodule in the jejunum. An echocardiogram would be most expected to demonstrate which of the following?

Q324Easy

Sipple syndrome is also known as:

Q325Medium

A 34-year-old man is referred for evaluation of hypertension and persistent hypokalemia in spite of taking oral potassium supplements. His blood pressure is 180/110 mm Hg. Serum sodium is 149 mEq/L; potassium, 3.3 mEq/L; bicarbonate, 29 mEq/L; chloride, 103 mEq/L; and blood urea nitrogen, 23 mg/dL. Computed tomography demonstrates a 3-cm mass in the right adrenal gland. The most likely diagnosis is:

Q326Easy

Sheehan's syndrome is related to which of the following conditions?

Q327Easy

Hypercalcemia is seen in all conditions except?

Q328Easy

Which of the following antibodies is involved in the tissue destructive process associated with hypothyroidism in Hashimoto's and atrophic thyroiditis?

Q329Medium

A 40-year-old alcoholic man is being treated for tuberculosis with intermittent compliance. He complains of increasing weakness, fatigue, weight loss, and nausea over the preceding 3 weeks. His blood pressure is 80/50 mm Hg, and there is increased pigmentation over the elbows and in the palmar creases. Cardiac examination is normal. What is the best next step in his evaluation?

Q330Medium

Alkaline phosphatase is elevated in all conditions below, except?

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