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Pediatric Endocrine Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The plasma amino acids in the patient in the previous two questions reveal a marked elevation of leucine, isoleucine, and valine. The most likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) causes elevated branched-chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine, valine).
Question 2 of 5
During acute metabolic decompensation, all of the following are appropriate therapy EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albumin infusion is not standard for urea cycle defect crises; others help remove ammonia or provide energy.
Question 3 of 5
Matching: Disorder of peroxisomal import
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Zellweger syndrome involves peroxisomal import defects.
Question 4 of 5
The best diagnostic test for the patient in the previous question is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated VLCFAs confirm X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy.
Question 5 of 5
Matching: Lipidosis - Niemann-Pick
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Niemann-Pick primarily causes hepatosplenomegaly.