A Diseases And Disorders Knowledge Quiz!

15 Questions | By Catherinehalcomb | Last updated: Dec 15, 2020 | Total Attempts: 76

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1.

The following are more in favor of type I diabetes mellitus than type II, except:
- A.
  
  Association with ketoacidosis
- B.
  
  AssociationwithHLA-DR3orHLA-DR4
- C.
  
  Strong family history of diabetes
- D.
  
  Present of islet cell antibodies
- E.
  
  Abrupt onset of signs and symptoms
2.

Diabetes may be secondary to all of the following, except:
- A.
  
  Cushing's syndrome
- B.
  
  Thiazidetherapy
- C.
  
  Acromegaly
- D.
  
  Pancreatic carcinoma
- E.
  
  Insulinoma
3.

All of the following are complications of diabetes mellitus, except:
- A.
  
  Macroglossia
- B.
  
  Backgroundretinopathy
- C.
  
  Cataracts
- D.
  
  Mononeuritis multiplex
- E.
  
  Impotence
4.

The following about diabetic ketoacidosis are true, except:
- A.
  
  Hypotension with tachycardia indicates profound fluid and electrolytes depletion
- B.
  
  Thromboembolicpnenomenonisrecognizedcomplication
- C.
  
  Total body potassium is high
- D.
  
  More common in type I diabetes
- E.
  
  Causes Kussmaul breathing
5.

The following are true in diabetes mellitus type 1, except:
- A.
  
  It starts usually below 30 years old age
- B.
  
  Absoluteinsulindeficiency
- C.
  
  Sulfonyl Urea drugs are contraindicated
- D.
  
  Anti-GAD antibodies are usually positive
- E.
  
  Develops hyperosmolar hyperglycemic coma without insulin
6.

All of the following may be used in the treatment of thyrotoxicosis, except:
- A.
  
  Neomercazole
- B.
  
  Radio-active iodine
- C.
  
  Surgery
- D.
  
  Propranolol inderal
- E.
  
  Cyclophosphamide
7.

Hypothyroidism may give rise to all of the following, except:
- A.
  
  Periorbitalpuffiness
- B.
  
  Carpaltunnelsyndrome
- C.
  
  Cold intolerance
- D.
  
  Hair loss
- E.
  
  Polycythemia
8.

35 years old female presented with bone pain and generalized weakness. Labs show decreased PTH, decreased Ca, and normal Vitamin D. The most likely diagnosis is:
- A.
  
  1-alpha-hydroxylase deficiency
- B.
  
  Hypoparathyroidism
- C.
  
  VitaminDdeficiency
- D.
  
  Vitamin C deficiency
- E.
  
  Vitamin B12 deficiency
9.

All of the following are causes of hypercalcemia, except:
- A.
  
  Acute pancreatitis
- B.
  
  B. Sarcoidosis
- C.
  
  Multiple myeloma
- D.
  
  Cancer of lungs
- E.
  
  Hyperparathyroidism
10.

All of the following are causes of hypercalcemia, except:
- A.
  
  Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid
- B.
  
  Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung
- C.
  
  Milk alkali syndrome
- D.
  
  Addison's disease
- E.
  
  Thyrotoxicosis
11.

Features of Cushing's syndrome include all of the following, except:
- A.
  
  Hypertension
- B.
  
  Psychiatric symptoms
- C.
  
  Diabetes
- D.
  
  Tall stature in children
- E.
  
  Hypokalemia
12.

Gynecomastia may be caused by all of the following, except:
- A.
  
  Cirrhosis of the liver
- B.
  
  B. Furosemide
- C.
  
  Spironolactone
- D.
  
  Klinefelter syndrome
- E.
  
  Cimetidine
13.

One of the following would be unexpected finding in a patient with pheochromocytoma:
- A.
  
  Paroxysmal hypertension
- B.
  
  Persistent hypertension
- C.
  
  Excessive sweating
- D.
  
  Bilateral tumor in 50% of cases
- E.
  
  Palpitation
14.

All of the following are clinical features of panhypopituitarism, except:
- A.
  
  Hyperpigmentation
- B.
  
  Hypotension
- C.
  
  Cold intolerance
- D.
  
  Loss of secondary sexual characteristics
- E.
  
  Infertility
15.

The following may cause hyperprolactinemia, except:
- A.
  
  A pituitary tumor
- B.
  
  Phenothiazines
- C.
  
  Intrauterine contraception device
- D.
  
  Oral contraception
- E.
  
  Breasts stimulation