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Endocrine System Pediatric Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following are true in premature thelarche EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Premature thelarche (A-D true) typically resolves before puberty, not persists (E).
Question 2 of 5
Antithyroid antibodies develop and subclinical or overt hypothyroidism occurs in the following conditions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Williams syndrome (E) is not typically associated with hypothyroidism; others (A-D) are.
Question 3 of 5
Endemic cretinism is the most serious consequence of iodine deficiency; it includes two different but overlapping syndromes: a neurologic type and a myxedematous type. The neurologic syndrome is characterized by the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delayed puberty (E) is more typical of myxedematous cretinism, not the neurologic type.
Question 4 of 5
There is a spectrum of parathyroid deficiencies with clinical manifestations varying from no symptoms to those of complete and longstanding deficiency. Early manifestations include
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tingling (A) is an early sign of hypocalcemia from parathyroid deficiency.
Question 5 of 5
All the following are causes of infantile hypercalcemia EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lactase/disaccharidase deficiency (C) does not cause hypercalcemia; others (A, B, D, E) are known causes.