Endocrine Quiz Flashcards
A 38year old woman who has been smoking 2 pkts of cigarettes daily for 20 yrs has also been taking combination oral contraceptives (Ethynyl estrodiol plus Norethindrone) during this same period.She has an increased risk of developing
A. Adrenal failure B. Breast cancer C. Polycystic ovary disease D. Thromboembolism E. Thyroid dysfunction
D.Thromboembolism
A 21-year-old pregnant woman, at 28 weeks’ gestation, has a history of asthma and now is diagnosed with Graves disease. Which drug is most appropriate for treating Graves disease in this patient?
A. Methimazole B. Propranolol C. Propylthiouracil D. Radioactive iodine (I131) E. Sodium iodide
C. Propylthiouracil
For emergency treatment of hypoglycemia from Insulin overdose in a 35 yr old man with severe type 2 DM, Glucagon would increase blood glucose by
A. Blockade of calcium channel B. Inhibition of c AMP C. Increased enhancement of gene expression pathways D. Formation of c AMP E. Formation of c GMP
D. Formation of c AMP
Which of the following is a 5 alpha reductase inhibitor that would improve symptoms,reduce the risk of acute urinary retention,and delay the need for transurethral resection in a 55yr old man with an enlarged prostate?
A. DHEA B. Finasteride C. Flutamide D. Leuprolide E. Ketoconazole
B. Finasteride
. Known complications of the combined oral birth control pill (OBCP) include all EXCEPT:
A. thromboembolic disorders including stroke and MI B. Benign hepatic adenoma C. Growth retardation D. chloasma E. Weight gain
C. Growth retardation
Correct statements concerning the mechanisms of action of anti-thyroid drugs include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. PTU inhibits organification and coupling reactions; in addition it prevents peripheral conversion of T4 to T3
B. Iodide prevents dietary iodine uptake and also release of T3 and T4 from thyroglobulin
C. Methimazole inhibits organification and coupling reactions
D. propranolol decreases peripheral T3 formation and decreases heart rate in patients with thyrotoxicosis
E. Lithium is the drug of choice for thyroid storm
E. Lithium is the drug of choice for thyroid storm
Side effects of thiourea anti-thyroid medications (propylthiouracil and Methimazole) include:
A. Hyperthyroidism B. priapism C. Agranulocytosis D. SIADH E. Iodism
C. Agranulocytosis
All of the following are progestin components of oral birth control pills EXCEPT:
A. norgestrol B. norethindrone acetate C. Medroxy progesterone D. Mestranol E. Levonorgestrol
D. Mestranol
Agents, which may be useful for treating hyperthyroidism, include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. propylthiouracil B. corticosteroids C. Lugol's solution of potassium iodide D. propranolol E. bromocriptine
E. bromocriptine
The metabolic actions of insulin may be described as:
A. Increased Gluconeogenesis
B. Increased conversion of protein to glucose
C. Inhibition of hormone-sensitive lipase
D. Enhanced glycogenolysis
E. Enhanced glycosuria
C. Inhibition of hormone-sensitive lipase
Potential side effects of therapy with chlorpropamide include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion) B. "Antabuse reaction" C. Skin rash D. Lactic acidosis E. Hypoglycemia
D. Lactic acidosis
Statements, which explain the mechanism of action of oral sulfonylurea agents, include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Decreased hepatic glucose production
B. Increased tissue sensitivity to insulin
C. Increased insulin binding to the insulin receptor
D. Correction of post-receptor defects which contribute to insulin
E. Regenerate beta cells of the pancreas
E. Regenerate beta cells of the pancreas
Anti-estrogens are useful in the treatment of hormonally responsive breast cancer. Agents, which have anti-estrogenic activity at the estrogen receptor, include:
A. tamoxifen B. norethynodrel C. goserelin D. ketoconazole E. aminoglutethimide
A. tamoxifen
Hyponatremia has been associated with carbamazepine and certain oral hypoglycemic agents. Oral hypoglycemic agents, which have been associated with SIADH include:
A. glipizide B. acetazolamide C. tolazamide D. chlorpropamide E. acetohexamide
D. chlorpropamide
A 51-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus is treated with glipizide. This drug’s efficacy is due to its ability to
A. block ATP-dependent K+ channels in the pancreatic beta cells
B. decrease hepatic production of glucose and improve insulin sensitivity
C. directly open voltage-dependent Ca2+ channels in the pancreatic beta cells
D. increase transcription of insulin-responsive genes that control glucose uptake
E. inhibit 5α-glucosidase activity in the brush border of the small intestine
A. block ATP-dependent K+ channels in the pancreatic beta cells
. A 47-year-old man has progressive fatigue, nausea, anorexia, weight loss, hyperpigmentation, and orthostatic hypotension. Laboratory findings include a low morning level of cortisol, an elevated level of adrenocorticotropic hormone, and hyponatremia. Which of the following drugs is most appropriate to correct the mineralocorticoid activity in this patient?
A. Dexamethasone B. Eplerenone C. Fludrocortisone D. Hydrocortisone E. Spironolactone
C. Fludrocortisone
One of the following is Adrenal steroid Synthesis Inhibitors
A. Spirinolactone B. Metyropone C. Mefipristone D. Fludrocortisone E. Dexamethasone
B. Metyropone
Anti estrogen drug which is used in Endrometriosis and Fibrocystic disease of Breast is
A. Clomephene B. Danazol C. Tamoxifen D. Anastrozole E. Raloxifene
B. Danazol
Progesterone is combined with Estrogen for decreasing the incidence of
A. Breast Carcinoma B. Endometrial Carcinoma C. Cervical carcinoma D. Bladder carcinoma E. All of the above
B. Endometrial Carcinoma
GnRH analog that is used in the treatment of Prostate Carcinoma is
A. Flutamide B. Finasteride C. Leuprolide D. Ketoconazole E. All of the Above
C. Leuprolide
Insulin Release is decreased by
A. Beta 2 agonists B. Alpha2 agonists C. M activators D. Glucose E. Sulfonylureas
B. Alpha2 agonists
A 19-year-old woman with primary dysmenorrhea has recently begun taking a combination oral contraceptive agent. She now complains of migraine-like headaches, nausea, “bloating,” breast tenderness, and “brown spots” on her cheeks. These adverse effects are most likely attributable to which component in the contraceptive agent?
A. Desogestrel B. Megestrel C. Mestranol D. Norethindrone E. Norgestrel
C. Mestranol
Troglitazone is more prone for which toxicity and made for withdrawl
A. Renal toxicity B. Bonemarrow toxicity C. Hepatotoxicity D. Neurotoxicity E. All of the above
C. Hepatotoxicity
Which of the following is Aromatase inhibitor?
A. Clomephene B. Danazol C. Tamoxifen D. Anastrozole E. Raloxifene
D. Anastrozole