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PN Learning System Medical Surgical Endocrine Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
The treatment of acute thyroiditis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute thyroiditis (suppurative) is rare; subacute thyroiditis (intended here) is treated with aspirin, rest, and steroids.
Question 2 of 5
Bile duct obstruction
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bile duct obstruction elevates direct (conjugated) bilirubin on van den Bergh test.
Question 3 of 5
of the following drugs the one which has been found useful in the detection of pheochromocytoma is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regitine (phentolamine) blocks alpha-adrenergic receptors, reducing blood pressure in pheochromocytoma, aiding diagnosis.
Question 4 of 5
Hyperpigmentation in patients with Cushing's syndrome always points to extra-adrenal tumor
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperpigmentation in Cushing's can also occur with pituitary ACTH excess (Cushing's disease), not just ectopic sources.
Question 5 of 5
The hip joint and spine are rarely involved in gout
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gout commonly affects the spine and hip in chronic cases, though less often than peripheral joints.