Endocrinology 2 Quiz Questions (For
Exam 2)
If a person has an elevated TSH, we usually assume this person has:
A. primary hypothyroidism, since pituitary disease is so rare
B. hyperthyroidism, since TSH is secreted
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Endocrinology 2 Quiz Questions (For
Exam 2)
If a person has an elevated TSH, we usually assume this person has:
A. primary hypothyroidism, since pituitary disease is so rare
B. hyperthyroidism, since TSH is secreted by the thyroid
C. posterior pituitary adenoma, since this is the most common reason for elevated TSH
D. anterior pituitary carcinoma, since TSH is the marker for APCa - ✔✔primary
hypothyroidism, since pituitary disease is so rare
Which disease is due to excess glucocorticoid exposure:
A. Addison's Disease
B. Acromegaly
C. Cushing's Syndrome
D. SIADH - ✔✔Cushing's Syndrome
Aldosterone is:
A. a naturally occurring hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex
B. a drug used as a topical anti inflammatory
C. a drug used to treat Cushing's disease
D. a naturally occurring glucocorticoid synthesized from cholesterol
E. all of the above are correct - ✔✔a naturally occurring hormone secreted by the
adrenal cortex
Calcitonin is:
A. a naturally occurring hormone synthesized by the thyroid
B. a drug used to increase bone formation
C. a naturally occurring hormone that prevents osteoclastic breakdown of bones D. all
of the above are correct - ✔✔all of the above are correct
13. Aldosterone is made by the:
A. adrenal medulla
B. adrenal cortex
C. thyroid
D. pancreas
E. none of the above - ✔✔adrenal cortex
Which is a bisphosphonate
A. alendronate (Fosamax)
B. etidronate (Didronel)
C. pamidronate (Aredia)
D. risedronate (Actonel)
E. all of the above - ✔✔all of the above
T3 and T4 made by the:
A. adrenal medulla
B. adrenal cortex
C. thyroid
D. pancreas
E. none of the above - ✔✔thyroid
Which is thyroid replacement hormone:
A. levothryroxine (Synthroid)
B. propylthiouricil (PTU)
C. methimazole (Tapazol)
D. all of the above
E. only b and c - ✔✔levothryroxine (Synthroid)
The adrenal cortex makes
A. cortisol
B. aldosterone
C. progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone
D. all of the above - ✔✔all of the above
Which is a thyroid hormone synthesis inhibitor:
A. levothryroxine (Synthroid)
B. propylthiouricil (PTU)
C. methimazole (Tapazol)
D. all of the above
E. only b and c - ✔✔only b and c
hydrocortisone, prednisone, betamethasone, dexamethasone are
A. mineralocorticoids
B. glucocorticoids
C. thyroid hormones
D. adrenal medulla hormones
E. none of the above - ✔✔glucocorticoids
Hydrocortisone is:
A. a naturally occurring hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex
B. a drug used as a topical anti inflammatory
C. a drug used to treat Addison's disease
D. a naturally occurring glucocorticoid synthesized from cholesterol
E. all of the above are correct - ✔✔all of the above are correct
Which is the main mineralocorticoid
A. cortisol
B. aldosterone
C. progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone
D. all of the above - ✔✔aldosterone
Which is a SERM selective estrogen receptor modulator
A. calcitonin (Miacalcin)
B. alendronate (Fosamax)
C. raloxifene (Evista)
D. eriparatide (Forteo)
E. all of the above - ✔✔raloxifene (Evista)
Levothyroxine (Synthroid) is:
A. used to treat hypothyroidism
B. used to treat hyperthyroidism
C. increases a person's basal metabolic rate D. both a and c - ✔✔both a and c
A patient appears Cushinoid after taking large doses of
A. glucagon
B. glucocorticoids
C. thyroid hormones
D. adrenal medulla hormones
E. all of the above - ✔✔glucocorticoids
Tropins are growth hormones secreted by the:
A. anterior pituitary
B. posterior pituitary
C. both of the above
D. none of the above - ✔✔anterior pituitary
Addison's disease is a lack of which hormones
A. adrenal medulla
B. adrenal cortex
C. pancreas
D. thryoid
E. none of the above - ✔✔adrenal cortex
Glucocorticoids or corticosteroids are commonly used to treat:
A. asthma
B. inflammatory conditions
C. autoimmune disorders
D. certain cancers
E. all of the above - ✔✔all of the above
Infants are tested at birth for hypothyroidism to prevent:
A. Tachycardia
B. Mental retardation
C. Cold intolerance
D. Graves disease - ✔✔Mental retardation
Cortisol is made by the:
A. adrenal medulla
B. adrenal cortex
C. thyroid
D. pancreas
E. none of the above Reset Selection - ✔✔adrenal cortex
Which is a PTH parathyroid hormone analog A. calcitonin (Miacalcin)
B. alendronate (Fosamax)
C. raloxifene (Evista)
D. eriparatide (Forteo)
E. all of the above - ✔✔eriparatide (Forteo)
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