endocrine questions sonnier Flashcards
Which of the following can be used in the evaluation of Addison’s disease?
24 hr urinary free cortisol low dose dexamethasone suppression test high dose dexamethasone suppression test morning cortisol level MRI all others would be for Cushings
You are seeing a 50 year old man who has been treated with a diuretic for hypertension and edema. You do routine lab work and discover a potassium level of 3.4 mg/dL and a calcium level of 10.8 mg/dL. Which medication is this patient likely taking?
furosemide acetazolamide chlorthalidone amiloride aldactone
You are evaluating a 35 year old man with no significant past medical problems. You obtained a lipid panel and it shows an LDL level of 130 mg/dL. Based on National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) guidelines, which of the following would you recommend?
recommend lifestyle and dietary changes and then reevaluate
begin ezetimibe
initiate treatment with atorvastatin
begin ezetimibe in addition to lifestyle and dietary intervention
initiate treatment with atorvastatin in addition to lifestyle and dietary interventions
which of the following would be on indication for surgical treatment of hyperparathyroidism?
development of recurrent kidney stones a normal DEXA scan elevation in the serum sodium level hypophosphatemia persistently low calcium level
A 35 year old woman with a history of manic depression presents to the cliniic with excessive thirst. She doesn’t remember her medication list but recalls one was abruptly stopped. She also states she is urinating a lot more than usual. Her vials, including blood pressure, are stable. you order some lab work and the sodium level is 141 mEg/L, the creatinine level is 1.2mg/dL, the blood glucose level is 100mg/dL and teh calcium level is 9.5mg/dL. Which test would you order next?
urinalysis to look for glucosuria morning cortisol to screen for adrenal insufficiency chemistry panel urine osmolality serum osmolality
You are seeing a 68 year old man with T2DM in your office. His last HgA1C done one month ago was 9.2. In the last three weeks, you made some adjustments in his medication. Which test could you order to see whether there has been any change in his condition?
repeat glycosylated hemoglobin sequential postprandial glucose monitoring oral glucose tolerance test albumin/creatinine ratio glycated serum fructosamine level
Which of the following can be used in the evaluation of Addison’s disease?
24 hr urinary free cortisol low dose dexamethasone suppression test high dose dexamethasone suppression test morning cortisol level MRI all others would be for Cushings
You are seeing a 50 year old man who has been treated with a diuretic for hypertension and edema. You do routine lab work and discover a potassium level of 3.4 mg/dL and a calcium level of 10.8 mg/dL. Which medication is this patient likely taking?
furosemide acetazolamide chlorthalidone amiloride aldactone
You are evaluating a 35 year old man with no significant past medical problems. You obtained a lipid panel and it shows an LDL level of 130 mg/dL. Based on National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) guidelines, which of the following would you recommend?
recommend lifestyle and dietary changes and then reevaluate
begin ezetimibe
initiate treatment with atorvastatin
begin ezetimibe in addition to lifestyle and dietary intervention
initiate treatment with atorvastatin in addition to lifestyle and dietary interventions
which of the following would be on indication for surgical treatment of hyperparathyroidism?
development of recurrent kidney stones a normal DEXA scan elevation in the serum sodium level hypophosphatemia persistently low calcium level
A 35 year old woman with a history of manic depression presents to the cliniic with excessive thirst. She doesn’t remember her medication list but recalls one was abruptly stopped. She also states she is urinating a lot more than usual. Her vials, including blood pressure, are stable. you order some lab work and the sodium level is 141 mEg/L, the creatinine level is 1.2mg/dL, the blood glucose level is 100mg/dL and teh calcium level is 9.5mg/dL. Which test would you order next?
urinalysis to look for glucosuria morning cortisol to screen for adrenal insufficiency chemistry panel urine osmolality serum osmolality
You are seeing a 68 year old man with T2DM in your office. His last HgA1C done one month ago was 9.2. In the last three weeks, you made some adjustments in his medication. Which test could you order to see whether there has been any change in his condition?
repeat glycosylated hemoglobin sequential postprandial glucose monitoring oral glucose tolerance test albumin/creatinine ratio glycated serum fructosamine level
Which of the following can be used in the evaluation of Addison’s disease?
24 hr urinary free cortisol low dose dexamethasone suppression test high dose dexamethasone suppression test morning cortisol level MRI all others would be for Cushings
You are seeing a 50 year old man who has been treated with a diuretic for hypertension and edema. You do routine lab work and discover a potassium level of 3.4 mg/dL and a calcium level of 10.8 mg/dL. Which medication is this patient likely taking?
furosemide acetazolamide chlorthalidone amiloride aldactone
You are evaluating a 35 year old man with no significant past medical problems. You obtained a lipid panel and it shows an LDL level of 130 mg/dL. Based on National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) guidelines, which of the following would you recommend?
recommend lifestyle and dietary changes and then reevaluate
begin ezetimibe
initiate treatment with atorvastatin
begin ezetimibe in addition to lifestyle and dietary intervention
initiate treatment with atorvastatin in addition to lifestyle and dietary interventions
which of the following would be on indication for surgical treatment of hyperparathyroidism?
development of recurrent kidney stones a normal DEXA scan elevation in the serum sodium level hypophosphatemia persistently low calcium level
A 35 year old woman with a history of manic depression presents to the cliniic with excessive thirst. She doesn’t remember her medication list but recalls one was abruptly stopped. She also states she is urinating a lot more than usual. Her vials, including blood pressure, are stable. you order some lab work and the sodium level is 141 mEg/L, the creatinine level is 1.2mg/dL, the blood glucose level is 100mg/dL and teh calcium level is 9.5mg/dL. Which test would you order next?
urinalysis to look for glucosuria morning cortisol to screen for adrenal insufficiency chemistry panel urine osmolality serum osmolality
You are seeing a 68 year old man with T2DM in your office. His last HgA1C done one month ago was 9.2. In the last three weeks, you made some adjustments in his medication. Which test could you order to see whether there has been any change in his condition?
repeat glycosylated hemoglobin sequential postprandial glucose monitoring oral glucose tolerance test albumin/creatinine ratio glycated serum fructosamine level
Which of the following can be used in the evaluation of Addison’s disease?
24 hr urinary free cortisol low dose dexamethasone suppression test high dose dexamethasone suppression test morning cortisol level MRI all others would be for Cushings
You are seeing a 50 year old man who has been treated with a diuretic for hypertension and edema. You do routine lab work and discover a potassium level of 3.4 mg/dL and a calcium level of 10.8 mg/dL. Which medication is this patient likely taking?
furosemide acetazolamide chlorthalidone amiloride aldactone
You are evaluating a 35 year old man with no significant past medical problems. You obtained a lipid panel and it shows an LDL level of 130 mg/dL. Based on National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) guidelines, which of the following would you recommend?
recommend lifestyle and dietary changes and then reevaluate
begin ezetimibe
initiate treatment with atorvastatin
begin ezetimibe in addition to lifestyle and dietary intervention
initiate treatment with atorvastatin in addition to lifestyle and dietary interventions
which of the following would be on indication for surgical treatment of hyperparathyroidism?
development of recurrent kidney stones a normal DEXA scan elevation in the serum sodium level hypophosphatemia persistently low calcium level
A 35 year old woman with a history of manic depression presents to the cliniic with excessive thirst. She doesn’t remember her medication list but recalls one was abruptly stopped. She also states she is urinating a lot more than usual. Her vials, including blood pressure, are stable. you order some lab work and the sodium level is 141 mEg/L, the creatinine level is 1.2mg/dL, the blood glucose level is 100mg/dL and teh calcium level is 9.5mg/dL. Which test would you order next?
urinalysis to look for glucosuria morning cortisol to screen for adrenal insufficiency chemistry panel urine osmolality serum osmolality
You are seeing a 68 year old man with T2DM in your office. His last HgA1C done one month ago was 9.2. In the last three weeks, you made some adjustments in his medication. Which test could you order to see whether there has been any change in his condition?
repeat glycosylated hemoglobin sequential postprandial glucose monitoring oral glucose tolerance test albumin/creatinine ratio glycated serum fructosamine level
Which of the following can be used in the evaluation of Addison’s disease?
24 hr urinary free cortisol low dose dexamethasone suppression test high dose dexamethasone suppression test morning cortisol level MRI all others would be for Cushings
You are seeing a 50 year old man who has been treated with a diuretic for hypertension and edema. You do routine lab work and discover a potassium level of 3.4 mg/dL and a calcium level of 10.8 mg/dL. Which medication is this patient likely taking?
furosemide acetazolamide chlorthalidone amiloride aldactone
You are evaluating a 35 year old man with no significant past medical problems. You obtained a lipid panel and it shows an LDL level of 130 mg/dL. Based on National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) guidelines, which of the following would you recommend?
recommend lifestyle and dietary changes and then reevaluate
begin ezetimibe
initiate treatment with atorvastatin
begin ezetimibe in addition to lifestyle and dietary intervention
initiate treatment with atorvastatin in addition to lifestyle and dietary interventions
which of the following would be on indication for surgical treatment of hyperparathyroidism?
development of recurrent kidney stones a normal DEXA scan elevation in the serum sodium level hypophosphatemia persistently low calcium level
