Endocrinology Questions, Part 4
49 Questions
| Total Attempts: 58
Based on USMLE notes
Questions and Answers
- 1.This disease is characterized by eczematous patches on the nipple; characterized by large cells in the epidermis with clear halo; suggests underlying carcinoma; also seen in vulva
- 2.Represents 50% of ovarian non-germ cell tumors; malignant, frequently bilateral.
- A.
Serous cystadenoma
- B.
Serous cystadenocarcinoma
- C.
Mucinous cystadenoma
- D.
Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma
- 3.Represents 20% of ovarian non-germ cell tumors; frequently bilateral, lined by fallopian tube epithelium; benign.
- A.
Serous cystadenoma
- B.
Serous cystadenocarcinoma
- C.
Mucinous cystadenoma
- D.
Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma
- 4.Most common cause of "breast lumps"; usually not indicative of increased carcinoma risk
- 5.Malignant ovarian non-germ cell tumor characterized by intraperitoneal accumulation of mucinous material from ovarian or appendiceal tumor.
- A.
Serous cystadenoma
- B.
Serous cystadenocarcinoma
- C.
Mucinous cystadenoma
- D.
Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma
- 6.Breast malignancy characterized by rock-hard fibrous masses with sharp margins and small glandular duct-like cells. Worst, most invasive, and most common breast cancer - 76%.
- A.
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
- B.
Invasive ductal carcinoma
- C.
Invasive lobular carcinoma
- D.
Medullary carcinoma
- E.
Comedocarcinoma
- F.
Inflammatory carcinoma
- 7.Breast malignancy characterized by orderly rows of cells; often multiple tumors and bilateral
- A.
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
- B.
Invasive ductal carcinoma
- C.
Invasive lobular carcinoma
- D.
Medullary carcinoma
- E.
Comedocarcinoma
- F.
Inflammatory carcinoma
- 8.Breast malignancy characterized by fleshy, cellular appearance with lymphocytic infiltrate; good prognosis
- A.
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
- B.
Invasive ductal carcinoma
- C.
Invasive lobular carcinoma
- D.
Medullary carcinoma
- E.
Comedocarcinoma
- F.
Inflammatory carcinoma
- 9.Breast malignancy arising from the ducts and causes caseous necrosis; subtype of DCIS
- A.
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
- B.
Invasive ductal carcinoma
- C.
Invasive lobular carcinoma
- D.
Medullary carcinoma
- E.
Comedocarcinoma
- F.
Inflammatory carcinoma
- 10.Breast malignancy arising from ductal hyperplasisa that fills the ductal lumen without basement membrane penetration.
- A.
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
- B.
Invasive ductal carcinoma
- C.
Invasive lobular carcinoma
- D.
Medullary carcinoma
- E.
Comedocarcinoma
- F.
Inflammatory carcinoma
- 11.Breast carcinoma infiltration and blockage of dermal lymphatics; peau d'orane appearance to the skin; 50% survival at 5yr
- A.
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
- B.
Invasive ductal carcinoma
- C.
Invasive lobular carcinoma
- D.
Medullary carcinoma
- E.
Comedocarcinoma
- F.
Inflammatory carcinoma
- 12.Benign ovarian non-germ cell tumor characterized by presence of multilocular cyst lined by mucus-secreting epithelium
- A.
Serous cystadenoma
- B.
Serous cystadenocarcinoma
- C.
Mucinous cystadenoma
- D.
Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma
- 13.Benign breast tumor characterized by small size, occurence in women < 25yo, increased breast tendernes, elevated estrogen, not precursor to cancer.
- A.
Fibroadenoma
- B.
Intraductal papilloma
- C.
Phyllodes tumor
- 14.Benign breast tumor characterized by small size, growth within the lactiferous ducts, serous or bloody nipple discharge, slight increased risk of carcinoma.
- A.
Fibroadenoma
- B.
Intraductal papilloma
- C.
Phyllodes tumor
- 15.Benign breast tumor arising from the stroma and characterized by large size mass of connective tissue, leaf-like projections, most common in 60s, some may become malignant.
- A.
Fibroadenoma
- B.
Intraductal papilloma
- C.
Phyllodes tumor
- 16.Adrenal hemorrhage, hypotension, DIC =
- 17.Blue sclera =
- 18.Bone pain, bone enlargement, arthritis =
- 19.Cafe-au-lait spots, lisch nodules (iris hamartoma), pheochromocytoma, optic glioma =
- 20.Cold intolerance =
- 21.Cutaneous/dermal edema due to connective tissue deposition
- 22.Deep, labored breathing/hyperventilation =
- 23.Facial muscle spasm upon tapping - Chvostek's sign =
- 24.Hypercoagulability evidenced by Trousseau's sign =
- 25.HTN, hypokalemia, metaboilc acidosis =
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Sample QuestionA 55-year-old woman is evaluated for a 6-month history of recurrent episodes of palpitations, sweating, and headaches. Medical history is otherwise unremarkable. She takes no medications. On physical examination, the patient appears anxious. Temperature is 36.9 °C (98.4 °F), blood pressure is 158/96 mm Hg, pulse rate is 88/min, respiration rate is 18/min. and BMI is 30. Findings from a general physical examination, including examination of the thyroid gland, are otherwise unremarkable. Laboratory studies: Epinephrine 320 ng/L (1747 pmol/L) Norepinephrine 1980 ng/L (11,704 pmol/L) Metanephrines 124 pg/mL (0.64 nmol/L) (normal range, 12-61 pg/mL [0.06-0.32 nmol/L]) Normetanephrines 798 pg/mL (4.47 nmol/L) (normal range, 18-112 pg/mL [0.10-0.63 nmol/L]) Thyroid-stimulating hormone 1.2 µU/mL (1.2 mU/L) Urine Norepinephrine 3215 µg/24 h (19,001 nmol/d) (normal range, 0-140 µg/24 h [0-827 nmol/d]) Metanephrines 575 µg/24 h (2915 nmol/d) (normal range, 35-460 µg/24 h [177-2332 nmol/d]) Normetanephrines 4350 µg/24 h (23,751 nmol/d) (normal range, 110-1050 µg/24 h [601-5733]) Vanillylmandelic acid 12.3 mg/24 h (62.1 µmol/d) A CT scan of the adrenal glands shows no adrenal masses. Which of the following is the most appropriate next test for this patient?
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Sample QuestionLH stimulates _____ release from _____ cells.
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