This quiz focuses on drugs affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and other endocrine systems. It tests knowledge on drug effects, management strategies, and complications, relevant for medical students and healthcare professionals.
Check feet closely for wounds
Take ibuprofen for musculoskeletal pain
Take on an empty stomach
Take at bedtime
Wear identification for steroid therapy
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Depo-Medrol (methylprednisolone)
Solu-Cortef (hydrocortisone)
Cytomel (liothyronine)
Anadrol-50 (oxymetholone)
Lugol’s iodine solution
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I only
III only
I and II only
II and III only
I, II, and III
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Continue S. M. on methylprednisolone 80 mg IV every 6 hours indefinitely because it is useful for COPD and has minimal side effects.
Change S. M.’s corticosteroid to the equivalent dose of prednisone po, and keep him on it indefinitely because it is useful for COPD and has minimal side effects.
Change S. M.’s corticosteroid to the equivalent dose of prednisone po and gradually taper over the course of 2 weeks until discontinued.
Discontinue the methylprednisolone immediately because it is no longer needed.
Discontinue the methylprednisolone immediately because he is experiencing unacceptable side effects.
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Carmustine
Propylthiouracil
ACTH
Desmopressin
SSKI
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Desmopressin
Clemastine
Captopril
Cosyntropin
Aminoglutethimide
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Once daily
Three times per week
Once weekly
Monthly
Every 2 weeks
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Testosterone
Cortisol
Thyroxine
Corticotropin-releasing hormone
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Liothyronine
Rifampin
Methimazole
Phenytoin
Diphenhydramine
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Take 4 hours before or 4 hours after Questran
Take with food
Watch for signs of infection
Take as needed to keep desired level of energy
Discontinue if you experience nausea
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Cortrosyn
ACTH
Oxandrolone
Prednisone
Metyrapone
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I only
III only
I and II only
II and III only
I, II and III
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Digital rectal exam
Hemoglobin A1c
Serum creatinine
Urinalysis
Serum calcium
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Propylthiouracil
Lugol’s iodine solution
Methimazole
Liothyronine
Liotrix
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Pitressin (vasopressin)
DDAVP (desmopressin)
Cortrosyn (cosyntropin)
Tapazole (methimazole)
Triostat (liothyronine)
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Arthritis
Obesity
Alzheimer's disease
Osteoporosis
Hepatitis
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Myopathy
Diabetes
Infection
Adrenal crisis
Psychosis
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Discontinue prednisone immediately upon transfer to the ICU.
Taper prednisone over the course of 3 days after transfer to the ICU.
Continue prednisone by mouth at the same dose she was previously receiving.
Convert her current prednisone dose to the equivalent dose of methylprednisolone IV.
Change prednisone to methylprednisolone IV at a dose that is higher than the equivalent of her previous prednisone dose.
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Itraconazole
Fluconazole
Amphotericin B
Terbinafine
Ketoconazole
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Methyltestosterone
Mitotane
Desmopressin
Iodides
Propylthiouracil
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Acthar Gel (corticotropin)
Stimate (desmopressin)
Florinef (fludrocortisone)
Lysodren (mitotane)
SSKI (saturated solution of potassium iodide)
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Serum potassium
Urine ketones
Serum sodium
Serum calcium
B-natriuretic peptide (BNP)
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Ranitidine
Ferrous sulfate
Dexamethasone
Carbamazepine
Acetaminophen
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Cushing’s disease
Addison’s disease
Graves’ disease
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
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Diagnosis of diabetes insipidus
Treatment of diabetes insipidus
Diagnosis of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)
Treatment of adrenal insufficiency
Diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency
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Vasopressin
Desmopressin
Cosyntropin
Oxymetholone
Methimazole
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Discontinue prednisone therapy while V. R. is in the hospital.
Change the dose to prednisone 2.5 mg po daily while V. R. is in the hospital
Continue the prednisone at the current dose of 5 mg po daily while V. R. is in the hospital.
Increase the dose of prednisone to 20 mg po daily while V. R. is in the hospital.
Convert prednisone po to prednisone 10 mg IV daily while V. R. is in the hospital.
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Renal failure
QTc prolongation
Urticaria
Hyperglycemia
Weight loss
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Cosyntropin
Aminoglutethimide
Fluoxymesterone
Vasopressin
Hydrocortisone
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Antacids
Food
Warfarin
Cyclosporine
CYP450 3A4 inhibitors
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Anemia
Hypogonadism
Delayed puberty
Body building
Metastatic breast cancer
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Methyltestosterone (Methitest)
Testosterone buccal tablet (Striant)
Testosterone transdermal system (Androderm)
Testosterone topical gel (AndroGel)
Testosterone cypionate in oil (Depo-Testosterone)
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Antacids
Bile acid sequestrants
Estrogens
Sucralfate
Theophylline
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Immunosuppression
Decreased prostaglandin synthesis
Inhibit glycogenolysis
Decreased neutrophils at site of infection
Inhibition of macrophages
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Hydrocortisone
Fludrocortisone
Prednisone
Methylprednisolone
Dexamethasone
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Dextrose 5%/NaCl 0.9% solution
Captopril
Epinephrine
Methylprednisolone
Anaphylaxis
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Acetaminophen
Mitotane
Cyproheptadine
Propylthiouracil
Diazepam
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Weight gain
Osteoporosis
Cold intolerance
Bradycardia
Sedation
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Hypercholesterolemia
Anemia
Coronary artery disease
Hypertension
Constipation
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