Fellowship - December 2014 Flashcards
A high fat meal results in more insulin resistance.
True or false?
True
Is lipid control more diet-related or exercise related?
More diet-related.
When counting carbohydrates from a food label, you should subtract fiber from total carbohydrates.
True or false?
True.
What happens to insulin levels in nesidioblastosis?
Insulin level increases (hyperinsulinemia)
Hypothyroidism is associated with Sjögren’s syndrome.
True or false.
True.
However, they have some over-lapping features (dryness).
Is the differential diagnosis wider for high IGF-1 or low IGF-1?
Low IGF-1
What dose is GH started at in adults?
0.15 - 0.30 mg/day
Masculine genitalia develops between week 8 - 12 of pregnancy and development at this time is not dependent on GnRH stimulation.
True or false?
True
Does everyone with Kallman’s syndrome have anosmia?
No
When should you give methyltestosterone?
Never
High dose cyclical glucocorticoid use increases the risk of fractures.
True or false?
True
Where do steroids cause more bone loss:
Spine or hip?
Spine.
What is significant bone loss at the spine?
3%
What is significant bone loss at the hip?
7%
Has high HDL been shown to protect against cardiovascular disease?
No
