Endocrinology Quizzes, Questions & Answers
Recent Endocrinology Quizzes
This quiz, titled 'S2 Block 1 Endo Phys,' assesses knowledge in endocrinology, focusing on insulin secretion, glucose transport, hormone regulation, and clinical applications of somatostatin analogues. It is designed for medical...
Questions: 25 | Attempts: 46 | Last updated: Apr 27, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following statements best describe the factor(s) regulating insulin secretion?
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.
Questions: 40 | Attempts: 132 | Last updated: Apr 15, 2024
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Sample QuestionChronic administration of Winstrol may produce all of the following complications EXCEPT:
This quiz assesses understanding of calcium metabolism treatments and implications in medical scenarios. It tests knowledge on vitamin D profiles, therapeutic uses of calcitriol, bone formation drugs, and management of...
Questions: 16 | Attempts: 329 | Last updated: Feb 20, 2023
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Sample QuestionA 27-year-old woman moves to Dominica from Toronto to go to medical school. Every day at noon, she goes to the beach and lies in the sun for half an hour in her bikini. Which of the following is the best description of the likely changes in her vitamin D profile? Vitamin D 25(OH) D 1,25(OH)2 D A No change Up No change B Up No change down C Up Up No change D No change No change No change E Up Up Up
The thyroid is charged with producing, storing and releasing hormones into the blood stream. If this function is not carried out as planned it may result in a number of disorders. Review what you learnt on Block 13 on thyroid...
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 5132 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionA 60-year-old woman presents with complaints of feeling nervous, moody, weak, and tired. On exam, she has hand tremors and a rapid heartbeat. Pulse 120/min. BP 110/78. She has been taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism, and you suspect that she is taking more tablets than you prescribed. Which of the following sets of laboratory results is most consistent with her clinical presentation? A B C D E TSH Elevated Normal Elevated Normal Decreased T4 Elevated Elevated Decreased Decreased Elevated T3 Elevated Decreased Decreased Decreased Elevated
This quiz, titled 'Pharm Adrenocortigoids and antag part 1', tests knowledge on corticosteroids and their antagonists, focusing on their specific functions and interactions. It assesses understanding of drugs like Dexamethasone,...
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 167 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023
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Sample QuestionDIRECTIONS 1-6 Match each corticosteroid or antagonist with the appropriate description (each lettered option can be selected only once): A glucocorticoid devoid of salt retaining activity
This March 2012 Endocrinology quiz assesses knowledge in diagnosing and managing various endocrine disorders. It covers conditions like adrenal insufficiency, thyroid abnormalities, and diabetes, crucial for medical professionals...
Questions: 16 | Attempts: 629 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023
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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?
This quiz titled 'Block 5 Parathyroid phys pharm MCQs' assesses understanding of parathyroid hormone functions and their impact on conditions like hyperparathyroidism and osteoporosis. It is designed for medical students and...
Questions: 22 | Attempts: 414 | Last updated: Feb 13, 2023
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Sample QuestionA 34 year-old female patient is seen for kidney stones. The physician orders blood work and asks the patient to collect her urine over a 24 hour period. The results of the laboratory tests show a modest increase in plasma [Ca++] and substantial decrease in the Ca++ in her urine. An increase in what hormone would most likely account for these findings?
This quiz assesses knowledge in endocrine disorders, focusing on pituitary and hypothalamic function, and pharmacological treatments. It tests understanding of hormone interactions, diagnostic strategies, and treatment mechanisms...
Questions: 14 | Attempts: 557 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023
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Sample QuestionA 23-year old male patient comes to your office who is 3 feet 6 inches tall. your initial diagnosis is that an endocrine disorder accounts for his short stature. To confirm your diagnosis you run a series of laboratory tests. The laboratory results come back with the following findings: 1) plasmaIGF-1levels are extremely low, 2) plasma GH levels are very high, and 3) exogenous GHRH elicits a further increase in GH. What would be the most likely defect in this individual to explain his dwarfism?
This quiz assesses understanding of hypothalamic and pituitary physiology and pharmacology, focusing on disorders like dwarfism and diabetes insipidus, and treatments such as vasopressin analogues. It is designed for learners...
Questions: 14 | Attempts: 731 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionA 23-year old male patient comes to your office who is 3 feet 6 inches tall. your initial diagnosis is that an endocrine disorder accounts for his short stature. To confirm your diagnosis you run a series of laboratory tests. The laboratory results come back with the following findings: 1) plasmaIGF-1levels are extremely low, 2) plasma GH levels are very high, and 3) exogenous GHRH elicits a further increase in GH. What would be the most likely defect in this individual to explain his dwarfism?
Block 5 Endo pace 2 part 3 quiz assesses knowledge on endocrine responses to stress, metabolic disorders, and hormonal imbalances. It covers scenarios involving ACTH release, renin levels, thyroid enlargement, adiponectin levels,...
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 294 | Last updated: Mar 15, 2023
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Sample QuestionYour girlfriend left you yesterday, and today you learn that you failed your biochemistry exam and will most likely have to repeat the semester. Next, you find that your roommate left the island after stealing your credit card and using it to empty your bank account. As a result of all these disasters, your pituitary gland will most likely release increased amounts of _________, which will stimulate the enzyme _________ in your adrenal cortex.
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