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Medical Surgical Endocrine Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the following thyroid carcinomas is associated with the production of thyrocalcitonin and pheochromocytoma:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medullary thyroid carcinoma produces calcitonin and is linked to pheochromocytoma in MEN2 syndromes.
Question 2 of 5
Steroids
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Steroids increase gluconeogenesis, leading to hyperglycemia.
Question 3 of 5
Myasthenia gravis:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thymectomy can improve myasthenia gravis in cases with thymoma by reducing autoantibody production.
Question 4 of 5
Herpes zoster (shingles) is an inflammation of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Herpes zoster primarily affects the dorsal root ganglion, causing segmental rash and pain.
Question 5 of 5
Myoclonic seizures
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Myoclonic seizures involve sudden, brief muscle jerks.