ATI RN
Endocrine System Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
Patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia have xanthomas. The best site to look for xanthomas is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Achilles tendon xanthomas are classic in heterozygous FH.
Question 2 of 5
Matching: Glycogen storage diseases - Von Gierke
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Von Gierke (type I) causes hypoglycemia and hepatomegaly.
Question 3 of 5
Main causes of hypocalcemia in nephrotic syndrome in children are the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypocalcemia in nephrotic syndrome is due to low albumin (B), reduced calcium absorption (C), and loss of vitamin D-binding protein (D). Prednisone (E) can contribute, but decreased renal α-hydroxylase (A) is not a primary cause; it’s more linked to renal failure.
Question 4 of 5
Congenital goiter is seen in which percent of newborns with congenital hypothyroidism?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Only about 10% of congenital hypothyroidism cases present with goiter, typically due to dyshormonogenesis.
Question 5 of 5
Indications for GH treatment to promote growth include the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Celiac disease (C) is treated with a gluten-free diet, not GH; others (A, B, D, E) are approved GH indications.