Which of the following insulins can be administered intravenously?

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following insulins can be administered intravenously?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Only regular insulin is soluble and safe for IV administration.

Question 2 of 5

Chronic administration of corticosteroids (iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome) results in all the following except:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Chronic corticosteroids cause infections, hypertension, cataracts, and myopathy. They cause hypokalaemia, not hyperkalaemia.

Question 3 of 5

The inhibition of pituitary thyrotropin secretion is controlled by which of the following?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Free T4 provides negative feedback to inhibit TSH secretion.

Question 4 of 5

What is the average replacement dose of levothyroxine for an otherwise healthy adult?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The average dose for healthy adults is 100-200 μg/day, typically 1.6 μg/kg.

Question 5 of 5

Carbimazole:(Select one tha does not apply)

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Carbimazole inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis, has an active metabolite (methimazole), and can cause neutropenia. It doesn't block T4 to T3 conversion, and rash management varies.

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