Endocrinology Quiz: Pituitary and Parathyroid Glands

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What is the primary treatment for severe pneumonia?

Bisphosphonates and prolia

Estrogen and forteo

DMARDS and/or biologics

Empiric antibiotics within 4 hours of diagnosis (correct)

What is the typical T-score for osteoporosis?

2.5 or higher

-2.5 or lower (correct)

-1.5 or lower

1.5 or higher

What is the characteristic of Felty's syndrome?

RF and/or CCP positive with erosive changes on x-ray

RA, leukopenia, and splenomegaly (correct)

Pulmonary nodulosis and pneumoconiosis

Osteoporosis and bilateral gland enlargement

What is the primary indicator of severity of infection in pneumonia?

Procalcitonin levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for failure to respond to treatment in pneumonia?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary prevention method for pneumonia?

Vaccination and smoking cessation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a contraindication for performing a lumbar puncture?

Obstructive hydrocephalus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organisms is associated with petechial rash?

Neisseria meningitidis Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a positive Kernig's sign?

Inability to extend the knee with hip flexed to 90 degrees Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of pleocytosis?

Increased WBC in the CSF Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an indication for performing a head CT prior to lumbar puncture?

Focal neurologic findings Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organisms is associated with cerebral infarction?

Strep Pneumoniae Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of hypercalcemia in ambulatory settings?

Adenoma of a single gland Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for hypoparathyroidism?

High dose calcium and Vit D supplements Signup and view all the answers

What is the genetic inheritance pattern of DiGeorge's Syndrome?

Autosomal dominant Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical EKG finding in severe hypercalcemia?

Shortened QT interval Signup and view all the answers

What is the proportion of calcium in the bone?

99% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of 75-90% of diabetes?

Insulin resistance Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical surgical intervention cure rate for Primary Hyperparathyroidism?

95% Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial drug therapy for glucose control in diabetes?

Metformin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) to slow progression?

Methotrexate Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary diagnosis for hypothyroidism?

High TSH, low T3, low T4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the thyroid cancer subtype that requires total thyroidectomy and is at high risk for recurrence?

Papillary Thyroid Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical presentation of a patient with Thyrotoxicosis?

Painful, fast-moving Goiter Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for myxedema coma?

Levothyroxine and glucocorticoids Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of subclinical hypothyroidism?

Mildly elevated TSH, low T4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for adjusting Levothyroxine dosage in pregnant women with hypothyroidism?

To increase T4 levels for the baby Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical laboratory finding in patients with Crash Sick Euthyroid Syndrome?

Low T3 and normal TSH Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using bad or toxic iodine in patients with Papillary Thyroid Cancer?

To suppress TSH levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary diagnostic marker for hyperthyroidism?

Low TSH, high T4, high T3 Signup and view all the answers