Hyperaldosteronism
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Which of the following is a clinical feature of hyperaldosteronism?

  • Hypotension
  • Metabolic acidosis
  • Edema (correct)
  • High K+ levels

What is the primary cause of edema in hyperaldosteronism?

  • Impaired aldosterone escape mechanism (correct)
  • Metabolic alkalosis
  • Low potassium levels
  • Increased secretion of aldosterone

Which of the following conditions can worsen edema in hyperaldosteronism?

  • Hypertension
  • Heart failure (correct)
  • Low potassium levels
  • Metabolic acidosis

Which of the following conditions is associated with primary hyperaldosteronism?

<p>Juxtaglomerular cell tumors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of neuroendocrine tumors?

<p>They can occur in the lungs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common presentation of neuroblastoma?

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Which hormone is increased in primary hyperaldosteronism?

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Which of the following is NOT a common site for neuroendocrine tumors?

<p>Thyroid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a treatment option for neuroendocrine tumors?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of secondary hyperaldosteronism?

<p>Occurs in patients with cirrhosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of pheochromocytoma?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of primary hyperaldosteronism?

<p>Leads to treatment-resistant hypertension (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of neuroblastoma?

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Which type of MEN syndrome is associated with pituitary tumors and pancreatic endocrine tumors?

<p>MEN1 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gene mutation is associated with MEN2A syndrome?

<p>RET (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which MEN syndrome is characterized by the presence of mucosal neuromas and a marfanoid habitus?

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Which MEN syndrome requires prophylactic thyroidectomy due to the risk of medullary thyroid carcinoma?

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Which tumor suppressor gene mutation is associated with MEN1 syndrome?

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Which MEN syndrome is associated with parathyroid hyperplasia and pheochromocytoma?

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Which of the following is a treatment option for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?

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What is the rule of thirds for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?

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What causes recurrent ulcers in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?

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Which of the following is a common symptom of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?

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What is the positive secretin stimulation test in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?

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Which of the following is Zollinger-Ellison syndrome associated with?

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Which of the following is NOT a treatment option for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?

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Which of the following is a common presentation of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of insulinoma?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of glucagonoma?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of somatostatinoma?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of glucagonoma?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of somatostatinoma?

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Which of the following is a common symptom of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of gastrinoma?

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What is the rule of thirds for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?

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