Endo-Hypo and Pituitary

Question 1

ACTH analog used for diagnosis of patients with corticosteroid abnormality

Answer 1

Cosyntropin

Question 2

Synthetic analog of ADH hormone used for diabetes insipidus and nocturnal enuresis

Answer 2

Desmopressin (DDAVP)

Question 3

Hormone inhibiting prolactin release

Answer 3

Dopamine

Question 4

GnRH antagonist with more immediate effects, used for infertility

Answer 4

Ganirelix

Question 5

GnRH agonist used for infertility or different types of CA depending on pulsatile or steady usage respectively

Answer 5

Leuprolide

Question 6

Somatostatin (SRIF) analog used for acromegaly, carcinoid, glucagonoma and other GH producing pituitary tumors

Answer 6

Octreotide

Question 7

GHRH analog used as diagnostic agent

Answer 7

Sermorelin

Question 8

Somatotropin (GH) analog used in GH deficiency (dwarfism)

Answer 8

Somatrem