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Endocrine Pharmacology Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Chronic administration of corticosteroids (iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome) results in all the following except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chronic corticosteroids cause infections, hypertension, cataracts, and myopathy. They cause hypokalaemia, not hyperkalaemia.
Question 2 of 5
What is the average replacement dose of levothyroxine for an otherwise healthy adult?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The average dose for healthy adults is 100-200 μg/day, typically 1.6 μg/kg.
Question 3 of 5
Carbimazole:(Select one tha does not apply)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Carbimazole inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis, has an active metabolite (methimazole), and can cause neutropenia. It doesn't block T4 to T3 conversion, and rash management varies.
Question 4 of 5
An immunologically mediated reaction to a drug producing stereotyped symptoms unrelated to its pharmacodynamic actions is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypersensitivity involves immune-mediated reactions unrelated to a drug's primary action.
Question 5 of 5
Adaptive neurophysiological changes produced by repeated administration of a drug, which result in the appearance of characteristic withdrawal syndrome on discontinuation of the drug is called
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Physical dependence is defined by withdrawal symptoms upon discontinuation.