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Endocrine System Pediatric Questions
Question 1 of 5
What percent of newly diagnosed diabetics present with symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Approximately 30% of newly diagnosed type 1 diabetics present with DKA, per pediatric endocrinology data.
Question 2 of 5
Acquired nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI) is associated with the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vancomycin (B) is not a common cause of NDI; others (A, C-E) impair renal response to VP.
Question 3 of 5
All the following are true in premature thelarche EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Premature thelarche (A-D true) typically resolves before puberty, not persists (E).
Question 4 of 5
The cord serum T4 is decreased in proportion to gestational age and birthweight. The serum T4 gradually increases and enters the T4 range seen in term infants by the age of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preterm infants’ T4 normalizes by 6 weeks (C) with maturation.
Question 5 of 5
Antithyroid antibodies develop and subclinical or overt hypothyroidism occurs in the following conditions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Williams syndrome (E) is not typically associated with hypothyroidism; others (A-D) are.