Quiz 1

In comparison to a normal healthy person, which of these will have an elevated ACTH as well elevated cortisol in the evening time?

Which of the following is NOT the feature of secondary ACTH deficiency?

A patient undergoes bilateral adrenalectomy in view of bilateral pheochromocytoma. A day after the surgery, the patient develops hypotension with current reading of BP-90/60 mm Hg, pulse rate of 74 beats/min. There is no evidence of loss of volume. The likely cause is:

A 60-year old female who reached menopause at age of 52 years presents with history of Colle’s fracture. DEXA scan was done and T-score = -2.5. What is the treatment given to this patient?

All of the following lead to secondary hyperparathyroidism; except:

What is the first line of drug for post-menopausal osteoporosis?

Which of the following is the most common endocrine tumor of pancreas?

What is the most common site of Gastrinoma in MEN-1 syndrome?

Which of the following is not seen in SIADH?

An elderly diabetic female has presented with multiple episodes of vomiting within a few hours of consuming food from outside. On admission, BP is low and ABG shows pH = 7.5 pCO2 = 45 mm Hg and HCO3 = 30 mEq. Na = 130, K = 3.5 and chloride = 90 mEq/L. Comment on the etiology of these findings.