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Pediatric Endocrine Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Disorder of carbohydrate-deficient glycoprotein structure are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stroke-like episodes are not typical of CDG syndromes; others are common features.
Question 2 of 5
The MOST common cause of acquired hypopituitarism is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Craniopharyngioma (A) is the leading cause of acquired hypopituitarism in children due to its proximity to the pituitary.
Question 3 of 5
Hyponatremia in cerebral salt wasting is accompanied by the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cerebral salt wasting features high urine output (not low, B) with sodium loss (A), hypovolemia (C), and high uric acid (D).
Question 4 of 5
The MOST accurate test of thyroid function is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TSH (E) is the most sensitive and accurate indicator of thyroid function.
Question 5 of 5
The normal level of serum thyroid-stimulating hormone in first week of term infants is up to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TSH can reach up to 27 mIU/L in the first week due to the neonatal surge (E).