1. In a healthy person, administration of propylthiouracil (a drug that blocks thyroidal peroxidase activity) is most likely to cause:
A. exophthalmos
B. goiter
C. prognathism
D. hyperthermia
E. tachycardia
2. In a patient with type I diabetes, the best form of treatment would be administration of:
A. sulfonylureas
B. metformin
C. acarbose
D. troglitazone
E. insulin
3. Which of the following is a direct effect of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
A. increased osteoclast activity
B. reduced 1-hydroxylase activity
C. increased intestinal synthesis of calcium-binding protein
D. increased renal tubular phosphate reabsorption
E. reduced 25-hydroxylase activity
4. A decrease in plasma ionized calcium together with an increase in PTH is most likely to be found in a patient with:
A. hypoparathyroidism
B. primary hyperparathyroidism
C. vitamin D deficiency
D. vitamin D excess
E. calcitonin deficiency
5. The combination of amenorrhea and galactorrhea is most likely caused by excess:
A. growth hormone (GH)
B. prolactin
C. thyroxine (T4)
D. adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
E. parathyroid hormone (PTH)
6. Which hypothalamic hormone stimulates more than one anterior pituitary hormone?
A. growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH)
B. somatostatin
C. thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH)
D. dopamine
E. corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH)
7. Which of the following hormones is LEAST likely to have a nocturnal peak?
A. thyroxine (T4)
B. ACTH
C. cortisol
D. prolactin
E. growth hormone (GH)
8. In the United States, the most common form of diabetes is characterized by:
A. lack of C-peptide
B. autoimmune attack on the beta cells
C. less than 50% concordance in twins
D. obesity
E. ketosis
9. After secretion by the beta cell, insulin reaches the __________________ first before being carried in the circulation to other insulin target organs.
A. muscle
B. adipose tissue
C. liver
D. kidney
E. brain
10. Which of the following is most likely to decrease secretion of ACTH?
A. administration of metyrapone
B. administration of dexamethasone
C. hypoglycemia
D. surgical removal of one adrenal gland
E. physical trauma
11. A patient with untreated type I diabetes mellitus is most likely to have increased:
A. muscle glucose uptake
B. lipolysis
C. hepatic glycogen synthesis
D. muscle protein synthesis
E. plasma pH
12. An unconscious patient is dehydrated, has rapid deep respirations, and has a fruity breath odor. The most likely explanation is:
A. hypercalcemia
B. hypoglycemia
C. diabetic ketoacidosis
D. adrenal insufficiency
E. hypothyroidism
13. When administered to a healthy human, a substance that blocks conversion of cholesterol to pregnenolone would be most likely to cause an increase in secretion of:
A. cortisol
B. dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
C. aldosterone
D. renin
E. androstenedione
14. Increased secretion of epinephrine is most likely to cause increased:
A. triglyceride storage
B. glycogen synthesis
C. muscle glucose uptake
D. muscle protein synthesis
E. gluconeogenesis
15. Which of the following stimulates the secretion of insulin but not glucagon?
A. amino acids
B. gut hormones
C. sulfonylureas
D. parasympathetic nerves
E. acetylcholine
16. An exaggerated TSH response to TRH administration is most likely to be found in a person who has:
A. thyroid stimulating immunoglobulins (TSI)
B. pituitary insufficiency
C. primary hypothyroidism
D. secondary hypothyroidism
E. elevated plasma thyroxine (T4)
17. Which of the following hormones is least likely to increase during stress?
A. calcitonin
B. glucagon
C. growth hormone
D. cortisol
E. epinephrine
18. Which of the following hormones inhibits protein synthesis while stimulating protein breakdown?
A. insulin
B. glucagon
C. epinephrine
D. cortisol
E. growth hormone
19. A decrease in renin is most likely to be caused by:
A. hemorrhage
B. hypotension
C. constriction of the right renal artery
D. treatment with a drug that inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme
E. eating licorice
20. Treatment of a healthy individual with excess thyroxine (T4) is most likely to:
A. increase thyroid size
B. decrease thyroidal radioactive iodine uptake
C. increase the TSH response to TRH
D. decrease liver synthesis of thyroid binding globulin (TBG)
E. increase the thyroidal coupling reaction
21. Fasting for 4 days would be most likely to:
A. decrease plasma reverse T3 (rT3)
B. increase plasma thyroxine (T4)
C. decrease plasma triiodothyronine (T3)
D. increase plasma thyroglobulin
E. increase 5'-deiodinase activity
22. A 24-year-old woman is referred to you by an ophthalmologist who discovered bilateral cataracts. Patient is product of normal pregnancy and delivery. Childhood was uncomplicated, and she has done well at school. During the past 5 years, she has been complaining of decreased visual acuity, tingling and numbness of hands and legs, and constipation. The patient married at age 21, and she had a normal child at age 22. During pregnancy, tingling and numbness of the extremities worsened, and she had several seizure episodes necessitating intravenous calcium administration. Two sisters have been treated for hypocalcemia with vitamin D. The patient takes no medications. The physical examination is unremarkable. Laboratory: the complete blood count, urinanalysis and examination of the stools for ova and parasites are normal; serum calcium is decreased, serum phosphate is increased, serum alkaline phosphatase is normal.
What is your diagnosis?
Inappropriate PTH secretion.
Osteomalacia.
Vitamin D deficiency.
Hypoparathyroidism.
Vitamin D intoxication.
Which is the most important test to evaluate the mechanism of the hypocalcemia?
Bone X-rays.
Serum magnesium concentration.
Plasma PTH concentration.
Plasma 25-(OH)D.
Urinary calcium.
How would you treat this patient?
Intramuscular PTH.
Subcutaneous calcitonin.
Oral phosphates.
Vitamin D.
Thiazide diuretics.
A patient, 35 years old, a week later after thyroidectomy for thyroid gland cancer has paraesthesia, muscle fbrillations, convulsions in extremities. What is the possible diagnosis?
Primary hypoparathyroidism
Secondary hypoparathyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Myeloma
Distant metastases
A patient, 59 years old, consult a doctor with complaints of fast fatigue, muscular weakness, pain in muscles, spine, thirst, poliuria, loss of teeth. A leg fracture has occurred 10 months ago after damage and bad synostosis. The patient has gastric ulcer and nodular goiter in her life history. Menopause has been obtained at 53 years. Complete blood count: erythrocytes - 3x1012/L, Hb - 100 g/L, leucocytes - 4,4x109/L, ESR - 28 mm/h, serum calcium - 2,9 mmol/L, serum phosphate - 0,4 mmol/L. Bone X-ray examination: systemic osteoporosis, subperiosteal resorption of bones, cysts, spine deformation. Determine possible diagnosis.
Primary hyperparathyroidism
Secondary hyperparathyroidism
Postmenopausal osteoporosis
Thyroid cancer with metastases in bones
Pedjet disease
A patient 40 years old, having urolithiasis for 10 years, has coral calculus in right kidney and multiple calculi in left kidney. Laboratory fndings: serum calcium - 2,85 mmol/L, serum phosphate - 0,3 mmol/L, creatinine, urea are normal. What is the diagnosis?
Primary hyperparathyroidism
Secondary hyperparathyroidism
Tertiary hyperparathyroidism
Pseudohyperparathyroidism
Primary hypoparathyroidism
A patient, 52 years old, consult a doctor with complaints of general weakness, insomnia, decreasing memory, vertigo, cardiac pain, palpitation, periodic vomiting, diarrhea, following constipation, paraes-thesia, muscle fbrillations, turning to cramps in upper extremities. Cramps occur after stress, infectious diseases. There are no endocrine diseases in family history. Laboratory fndings: glycemia - 4,8 mmol/L, serum calcium - 2,0 mmol/L, serum phosphates - 1,1 mmol/L. ECG: prolongation of QT interval. X-ray: increased density of bones. What is the diagnosis?
Hypoparathyroidism
Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Insulinoma
Epilepsy
Malabsorption syndrome
A 38-years-old patient M. has been operated on for toxic multinodular goiter, II gr. For 2 weeks after the operation cramps in upper extremities had appeared, which persisted for 1-2 min. and accompanied with numbness in face. Cramps occur 1-2 times a day, commonly at a daytime. Pulse is 82 st/min, rhythmic; blood pressure is 110/70 mmHg. Visceral organs are not damaged. Trousseau’s, Hvostek’s I symptoms are positive. What is the diagnosis?
Post-operative hypoparathyroidism
Post-operative hypothyroidism
Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Epilepsy
Insulinoma
A patient D., 38 years old, is treated for recurrent urolithiasis for 7 years. At examination increased serum calcium and urinary calcium and low serum phosphate. Serum creatinine is normal. What is the preliminary diagnosis?
Primary hyperparathyroidism, renal form
Urolithiasis, secondary hyperparathyroidism
Urolithiasis, threefold hyperparathyroidism
Pseudohyperparathyroidism
Primary hyperparathyroidism, bone form
A 7-years-old child with cramps has hypocalcemia and radiologic signs of osteoporosis. Parathyroid hormone blood level is increased. Hyperphosphatemia is revealed. The child has signs of physical and mental retardation. A treatment with parathyroid hormone was not effective. What is the preliminary diagnosis?
Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Pseudohyperparathyroidism
Pseudoidiopathic hypoparathyroidism
Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism
Primary hyperparathyroidism
The pituitary gland is below the ________.
pineal gland
hypothalamus
thalamus
pons
Which of the following is not a hormone of the anterior pituitary gland:
growth hormone
prolactin
leutinizing hormone
oxytocin
Which is not a function of oxytocin:
cause morning sickness
helps contract uterus smooth muscle
secrete milk after birth
function increases closer to time of birth
Which section communicates largely with the hypothalamus:
anterior
superior
posterior
inferior
Which gland is not caused to function by the anterior pituitary gland:
adrenal
ovaric
bladder
thyroid
What is another name for the anterior pituitary gland?
actodenysis
adenocorticotropic
adenohypophysis
hypothalamus
Where is the pituitary gland located?
base of the brain stem
beneath the hypothalamus
in the inner ear
the center of the cerebrum
What happens if there is an underfunction of the anterior pituitary gland?
giantism
hydrocephalis
death
dwarfism and decrease of activity in other glands
What does Luteinizing Hormone do in men and women?
men – supports sperm production, women – promotes egg development
men – promotes lutein production, women – promotes lutein production
men – stimulates interstitial cells of testes to produce sex hormones, women – induces ovulation, promotes the ovarian secretion of estrogens and progestins, prepares the body for pregnancy
men – promotes melanin production, women – promotes melanin production
The Pituitary Gland is the size of a:
Pea
cantaloupe
grape
kiwi
The Anterior Pituitary Gland is composed mostly of cells that secrete…
calcium
hypophyseal hormones
protein hormones
trophic hormones
What has the biggest effect on the hormones of the pituitary gland?
Pregnancy
puberty
fetal development
drug use
The effects of underfunction include a decrease in endocrine gland functions and…
fatigue
mood swings
elephantitis
dwarfism
The general function of the posterior pituitary gland is to:
stimulate bone growth
store and later release hormones
control movement of the iris
help to produce calcium
All of the following affect the level of Antidiuretic hormone except:
dehydration
nicotine
alcohol
sugar
The basic function of Oxytocin is to:
stimulate contraction of smooth muscle during birth and feeding
stimulate restriction of blood flow to the brain during sleep
inhibit the production of sweat during extreme temperatures
inhibit the production of saliva
The two hormones produced by the cell bodies of the secretory neurons for the posterior pituitary gland are:
Oxytocin and Adrenaline
Oxytocin and Antidiuretic hormone
Adrenaline and Antidiphoretic hormone
Adrenaline and Estrogen
Dehydration is:
loss of blood due to hemorrhaging
an excessive amount of H2O in the blood
the process of perspiration
low water concentration in the blood
Which of the following is NOT a function of melatonin?
Inhibits reproduction functions
Protects against sunlight
Protects against damage from free radicals
Sets Circadian Rhythms
Where is the Pineal Gland located?
Roof of the thalamus
Posterior portion of the roof of the third ventricle
A and B
None of the above
Which of the following is NOT contained in the pineal gland?
Neurons
Keratin
Neuroglia
Pinealocytes
Melatonin production is:
Highest during daylight hours and lowest at night
Always constant
Lowest during daylight hours and highest at night
Not produced in the pineal gland
Melatonin reduces the maturation rate of sperm/occytes by reducing the rate of what secretion?
Pinealocytes
GnRH
PnGH
None of the above
What is the general function of the parathyroid gland?
Restores Calcium homeostasis by decreasing Calcium concentrations in body fluid
Restores Potassium homeostasis by decreasing Potassium concentrations in body fluid
Restores Potassium homeostasis by increasing Potassium concentrations in body fluid
Restores Calcium homeostasis by increasing Calcium concentrations in body fluid
What organs does parathyroid hormone mainly target?
bone and intestine
thyroid and liver
bone and kidney
thyroid and kidney
What specifically does parathyroid hormone do to maintain homeostasis?
stimulates osteoclasts
inhibits osteoblasts
reduces urinary excretion of Calcium
all of the above
What is the disease where one of four parathyroid glands becomes an enlarged, benign tumor, producing too much Calcium to maintain good homeostasis?
hypoparathyroidism
hyperparathyroidism
parathyroid cancer
basophilism
Which one is NOT a symptom of hypothyroidism?
fatigue
weight gain
feeling cold
shaking
Which one is NOT a symptom of hyperthyroidism?
feeling hot
weight loss
shaking
constipation
Which hormone causes a decrease in the calcium concentration in the blood?
thyroxine
Calcitonin
Triiodothyronine
All of the above
Which hormone speeds up the body’s metabolism?
Triiodothyronine
Calcitonin
Thyroxine
All of the Above
Where is the thyroid located?
lower neck
below Larynx
just above the Clavicle
All of the above
Treatment for prediabetes:
Is unnecessary, but the patient should be warned
Never include medications
Always includes some form of medication
Can delay or prevent type 2 diabetes mellitus
What is the most dangerous adverse effect following use of biguanides?
Hyperglycaemia
Hypoglycaemia
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Hyperosmolality
Lactic acidosis
Which of the following drugs may precipitate cardiovascular complications?
Glyburide
Gliclazide
Glimepiride
Acarbose
Nateglinide
Mechanism of sulphonylureas’ action includes
Beyond pancreatic activity
Stimulating beta cells to synthesise insulin
Inhibiting beta cell to secrete insulin
Stimulation beta cells to secrete insulin
Inhibiting insulin resistance
Mechanism of biguanides’ action includes
Inhibiting insulin resistance
Stimulating beta cells to synthesise insulin
Inhibiting beta cell to secrete insulin
Stimulation beta cells to secrete insulin
Beyond pancreatic activity
Which of the following is not correct for oral hypoglycaemic drugs?
Stimulation of insulin release
Anorexigenic effect
Reduction of carbohydrate absorption
Inhibition of gluconeogenesis
Stimulation of insulin synthesis
The first step in treating hyperglycemia in patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is usually:
Insulin therapy
Oral hypoglycemics
A combination of insulin and oral medications
Lifestyle and diet changes
Only diet
71. A 56 year old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus of 23 years duration was seen in the clinic. He was noted to have hypertension (blood pressure 160/100 mmHg) and microalbuminuria and his serum creatinine was 120 mmol/L (Normal 50–110 mmol/L). He was prescribed a small daily dose of the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor ramipril. Three days later, he was seen in the Emergency Room having become acutely short of breath. His blood pressure was 110/70 with a tachycardia of 110/min and he had bilateral basal crackles on auscultation of his chest. The chest X-ray indicated that he had developed pulmonary edema. The serum creatinine had risen markedly to 410 mmol/L. Which investigation would you perform next?
Calculation of glomerular filtration rate based on serum creatinine level
Measurement of 24-hour urine protein excretion
Serum protein electrophoresis
ECG, ultrasound
All of the above
Patient J., is a 52 year old female diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus 7 years ago. She notes that she has had variable control over her diabetes in the past, although her hemoglobin A1C has been excellent for the past 4 years. Which of the following would classify this patient as “high risk” for development of a diabetic foot ulcer?
Absence of palpable pedal pulses
Abnormalities of sensation via the monofilament test
Presence of musculoskeletal foot deformities
Previous history of foot ulcers
All of the above