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Endocrine Pharmacology Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
An 18-year-old male high school baseball player is interested in improving his hitting ability. He receives twice weekly injections of anabolic steroids. Over the next year, which of the following effects would be likely observed in this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anabolic steroids accelerate epiphyseal closure in adolescents, stunting long bone growth due to excess androgen activity.
Question 2 of 5
A 17-year-old woman presents to her primary care physician with polydipsia and polyuria. She is found to have high amounts of amino acids, phosphates, bicarbonate, and glucose in her urine. She reports that after complaining to a friend about her acne, her friend gave her some old acne medication that she had in her medicine cabinet. Which medication did she likely use?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Isotretinoin can cause Fanconi syndrome (proximal tubular dysfunction), leading to glucosuria, aminoaciduria, and phosphaturia, matching her symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A son brings his 72-year-old father into his scheduled follow-up after being placed on a new pharmacotherapy for his chronic hypertension. The patient also suffers from renal failure, and his son is his primary caretaker. Although the patient was on the maximum dose of hydralazine in addition to an ACE inhibitor and diuretic, the therapy has not effectively managing his severe hypertension. If the doctor replaces the hydralazine in the patient's drug regime, what medication is most likely to be chosen as a replacement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Minoxidil, a potent vasodilator, is often used for refractory hypertension, suitable for replacing hydralazine in severe cases with renal failure.
Question 4 of 5
A 34-year-old man with a history of thyroid problems is brought to the emergency department with tachycardia, chest pressure, and sweating. He is thought to have thyroid storm. Which of the following treatment strategies is important in the management of this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thyroid storm requires rapid IV administration (e.g., PTU, beta-blockers) for efficacy due to its acute, life-threatening nature.
Question 5 of 5
A 16-year-old girl with primary dysmenorrhea, abnormal menses, and pelvic pain presents to her primary care physician for treatment. She has a history of asthma and allergic rhinitis. Her physician begins therapy with oral estradiol. Which of the following is the most common adverse effect for this patient to be aware of?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nausea is the most common side effect of oral estradiol, especially early in therapy, due to estrogen's GI effects.