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
Hypocalcemia can cause reversible congestive cardiac failure.
True or false?
True
Are combined oral contraceptives associated with decreased or increased cervical cancer risk?
Increase
Are combined oral contraceptive pills associated with increase or decrease in ovarian cancer risk?
Decrease
Which endocrine syndrome has mucocutaneous neuromas involving the tip of the tongue and the lips?
MEN 2B
Is liraglutide FDA approved for weight loss?
Yes
Brand Name: Saxenda
Generic?
Liraglutide (FDA approved for weight loss)
Is denosumab FDA approved for hypercalcemia of malignancy?
Yes
What does the transverse crease in the ear lobe pre-dispose to?
Heart disease
