WorksheetsClin Med: Endocrine Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of the following is the best modality to view the pituitary gland? (Select all that apply)
Closed MRI
CT scan
Without contrast
With contrast (Gadolinium) preferred
Open MRI
Which of the following refer to a Pituitary Adenoma?
Metastatic
Benign
Classified by size, function, and features
Microadenomas < 5 mm
Macroadenomas > 10mm
For __________________________, patients are usually observed with a F/u MRI in 1 - 2 years and 5 years to reassess sx.
microadenomas
macroadenomas
T/F: Macroadenomas and microadenomas are treated with transsphenoidal surgery.
True
False
A 30 y/o male presents with decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and decreased facial/body hair. Minimal gynecomastia is seen on exam. What does the patient most likely have?
Hypersecretion of the growth hormone
Thyroid dysfunction
Hyposecretion of the growth hormone
Prolactinoma
Prolactinoma treatment requires a ________________ to decrease the size and _____________ and _______________ are drugs of choice.
Dopamine agonist, Bromocriptine, Cabergoline
Epinephrine agonist, Octreotide, Lanreotide
Seretonin agonist, Bromocriptine, Cabergoline
Somatotropin analogues, Octreotide, Lanreotide
The most common cause for GH deficiency in children is __________________ while the cause in adults is ________________.
Pituitary adenoma, mostly idiopathic
Thyroid function is low, mostly idiopathic
mostly idiopathic, Pituitary adenoma
mostly idiopathic, thyroid function is low
Fasting hypoglycemia in children and insulin resistance, reduced bone mineralization, and depressed mood in adults are presentations for _________.
GH Deficiency
Pheochromocytoma
•McCune-Albright syndrome
Prolactinoma
The most common endocrine malignancies include: (Select all that apply)
Thyroid carcinoma
Parathyroid cancer
Adrenal cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Pituitary adenomas
The most common form of dwarfism is ______________, with ____________ being a subtype.
(a)
What are the congenital causes of hypogonadism?
Prader-Willi syndrome
Kallman’s syndrome
Septo-optic dysplasia
Dwarfism
Accumulation of fat in the face, trunk & neck - “buffalo hump”, “moon facies”, Hirsutism, Violaceous striae around thigh, breast and abdomen, and proximal muscle weakness are all associated with -
Gigantism
Acromegaly
Cushing Syndrome
Addison's disease
The patient above presents due to the recent changes in her skin tone. What is a possible underlying cause? (Select all that apply)
Adrenal insufficiency
Addison's disease
Adrenal Cancer
Diabetes Insipidus
The most common cause of hyponatremia in hospital patients can be attributed to which hormone?
GH
TH
ACTH
ADH
PRL
•Hypersecretion of catecholamines (norepinephrine) from the adrenal medulla could lead to rare tumors called -
(a)
