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Hyperparathyroidism Manifestations Quiz

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What is the primary cause of Milk-alkali Syndrome?

Widespread use of calcium carbonate as prophylaxis for osteoporosis (correct)

Granulomatous disorders like sarcoidosis

Excessive intake of vitamin D

Metastatic bone cancer

Which of the following is a common manifestation of Milk-alkali Syndrome?

Hypoglycemia

Hypercalcemia (correct)

Hypertension

Hypocalcemia

What is the underlying mechanism for hypercalcemia in granulomatous disorders?

Increased bone resorption

Decreased parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion

Decreased renal calcium reabsorption

Increased vitamin D synthesis by macrophages in granulomatous tissue (correct)

What is the primary mechanism of hypercalcemia in Humoral Hypercalcemia of Malignancy (HHM)?

Increased secretion of parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cancers is LEAST likely to be associated with Humoral Hypercalcemia of Malignancy (HHM)?

Leukemia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common granulomatous disorder that can lead to hypercalcemia?

Sarcoidosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for parathyroid gland hyperplasia due to resistance to PTH?

Chronic stimulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism behind hypercalcemia in malignancy-related cases with bone metastases?

Secretion of lymphokines with osteoclast potentiating activity Signup and view all the answers

In conditions with hypercalcemia without bone metastases, which hormone is responsible for the increase in calcium levels?

PTH-related peptide (PTHrP) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cancer is not associated with humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy (HHM)?

Medullary thyroid carcinoma Signup and view all the answers

How does humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy (HHM) differ from hypercalcemia with bone metastases?

HHM involves PTH-related peptide (PTHrP) production. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy?

Overproduction of parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about PTHrP is true?

It can cause hypercalcemia during lactation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the effects of PTH and PTHrP?

PTH is regulated by feedback, while PTHrP is not regulated by calcium levels Signup and view all the answers

In the context of hypercalcemia of malignancy, what is the purpose of measuring PTHrP levels?

To differentiate between primary hyperparathyroidism and hypercalcemia of malignancy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the intact PTH assay is true?

It does not cross-react with circulating PTHrP Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of hypoparathyroidism?

Decreased calcium levels and increased phosphate levels Signup and view all the answers