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Endocrinology Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
All of the following would be considered contraindications to use of oral contraceptive pills except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Kidney disease. Oral contraceptive pills are contraindicated in patients with kidney disease due to the risk of impaired drug clearance and potential adverse effects on renal function. Breast cancer (A), liver disease (C), and prior history of deep venous thrombosis (D) are all contraindications to the use of oral contraceptives due to increased risks of complications such as thrombosis or exacerbation of underlying conditions.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements best describes diabetes insipidus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diabetes insipidus is a condition where the kidneys are unable to conserve water, leading to the excretion of large volumes of dilute urine. This is due to either a lack of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) production (central DI) or the kidneys' insensitivity to ADH (nephrogenic DI). Choice A is incorrect as the urine is dilute, not concentrated. Choice B is incorrect as diabetes insipidus results in large, not small, urine volumes. Choice D is incorrect as the urine is dilute, not concentrated. Therefore, choice C accurately describes diabetes insipidus.
Question 3 of 5
Tertiary hyperparathyroidism is commonly found in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale: 1. Tertiary hyperparathyroidism occurs due to prolonged secondary hyperparathyroidism in response to chronic renal failure. 2. In chronic renal failure, impaired kidney function leads to reduced activation of vitamin D and impaired calcium regulation. 3. Persistent hypocalcemia triggers the parathyroid glands to overproduce parathyroid hormone, leading to tertiary hyperparathyroidism. 4. Rickets (choice A) is associated with vitamin D deficiency, pseudohypoparathyroidism (choice B) is a genetic disorder, and malabsorption syndrome (choice D) affects nutrient absorption, but they are not commonly linked to tertiary hyperparathyroidism.
Question 4 of 5
Klinefelter's syndrome is characterized by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because Klinefelter's syndrome is characterized by small, soft testes due to the presence of an extra X chromosome (47, XXY). This leads to hypogonadism and inadequate testosterone production, resulting in underdeveloped testes. Choice B (46, XO) is incorrect as it refers to Turner syndrome. Choice C (upper segment> lower segment) is unrelated to Klinefelter's syndrome. Choice D (Gynaecomastia) is a symptom of Klinefelter's syndrome but not the defining characteristic.
Question 5 of 5
Which one of the following statements best defines dipsogenic diabetes insipidus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because dipsogenic diabetes insipidus is caused by a defect or damage to the hypothalamus, not the pituitary gland or pituitary stalk. The hypothalamus regulates thirst and water intake, so damage to this area can lead to excessive thirst and dilute urine output characteristic of diabetes insipidus. Choices A and D incorrectly attribute the cause to the pituitary gland or pituitary stalk, which are not directly involved in regulating thirst. Choice B is incorrect as it mentions malfunction of the hunger mechanism, which is not relevant to dipsogenic diabetes insipidus. Thus, choice C is the most accurate definition based on the pathophysiology of the condition.
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