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Which hormone stimulates growth of bone and muscle?
Which hormone stimulates growth of bone and muscle?
What is the main function of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)?
What is the main function of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)?
Which hormone stimulates the secretion of thyroid hormones?
Which hormone stimulates the secretion of thyroid hormones?
What is the function of Prolactin in females?
What is the function of Prolactin in females?
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Which hormone stimulates sperm production in males?
Which hormone stimulates sperm production in males?
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What is the role of Insulin antagonist?
What is the role of Insulin antagonist?
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Which medication is initiated for medical management of pheochromocytoma once alpha-adrenergic control is achieved?
Which medication is initiated for medical management of pheochromocytoma once alpha-adrenergic control is achieved?
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What is the alternative treatment for pheochromocytoma if blood pressure control is inadequate or the patient cannot tolerate side effects of Propranolol?
What is the alternative treatment for pheochromocytoma if blood pressure control is inadequate or the patient cannot tolerate side effects of Propranolol?
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What procedure is considered the definitive treatment for pheochromocytoma?
What procedure is considered the definitive treatment for pheochromocytoma?
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What complication can occur during or after adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma?
What complication can occur during or after adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma?
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In nursing management of pheochromocytoma, what action should be taken to promote orthostatic decrease in blood pressure during episodes of hypertension or tachycardia?
In nursing management of pheochromocytoma, what action should be taken to promote orthostatic decrease in blood pressure during episodes of hypertension or tachycardia?
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Which clinical condition results from chronic exposure to excess glucocorticoids and affects women more than men?
Which clinical condition results from chronic exposure to excess glucocorticoids and affects women more than men?
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What is the normal range for urine osmolality?
What is the normal range for urine osmolality?
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Which condition is characterized by urine osmolality below 300 mOsm/kg after fluid deprivation and above 600 mOsm/kg after desmopressin?
Which condition is characterized by urine osmolality below 300 mOsm/kg after fluid deprivation and above 600 mOsm/kg after desmopressin?
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What does urine specific gravity measure?
What does urine specific gravity measure?
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Which medication helps decrease thirst associated with central Diabetes Insipidus?
Which medication helps decrease thirst associated with central Diabetes Insipidus?
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What is the main purpose of the fluid deprivation test in diagnosing Diabetes Insipidus?
What is the main purpose of the fluid deprivation test in diagnosing Diabetes Insipidus?
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In Diabetes Insipidus, what is the urine osmolality pattern seen in nephrogenic DI after desmopressin administration?
In Diabetes Insipidus, what is the urine osmolality pattern seen in nephrogenic DI after desmopressin administration?
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Which condition is characterized by hypersecretion of growth hormone when the epiphyseal plate is already closed?
Which condition is characterized by hypersecretion of growth hormone when the epiphyseal plate is already closed?
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What is the most common cause of acromegaly?
What is the most common cause of acromegaly?
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Which clinical manifestation is NOT associated with acromegaly?
Which clinical manifestation is NOT associated with acromegaly?
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What visual impairment can be a field defect seen in acromegaly?
What visual impairment can be a field defect seen in acromegaly?
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Which hormone is overproduced in acromegaly, leading to connective tissue overgrowth?
Which hormone is overproduced in acromegaly, leading to connective tissue overgrowth?
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What cardiovascular manifestation is commonly seen in acromegaly?
What cardiovascular manifestation is commonly seen in acromegaly?
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What is the purpose of the Dexamethasone suppression test in the diagnostics of Cushing's Syndrome?
What is the purpose of the Dexamethasone suppression test in the diagnostics of Cushing's Syndrome?
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When does post-operative care for adrenal insufficiency typically begin after a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy?
When does post-operative care for adrenal insufficiency typically begin after a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy?
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Which procedure is recommended if the cause of Cushing's Syndrome is an adrenal hypertrophy?
Which procedure is recommended if the cause of Cushing's Syndrome is an adrenal hypertrophy?
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In the collaborative management of Cushing's Syndrome, when are adrenal enzyme inhibitors like Metyrapone and Ketoconazole used?
In the collaborative management of Cushing's Syndrome, when are adrenal enzyme inhibitors like Metyrapone and Ketoconazole used?
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What is the primary cause of Addison’s Disease?
What is the primary cause of Addison’s Disease?
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What is the purpose of dose reduction in collaborative management of Cushing's Syndrome?
What is the purpose of dose reduction in collaborative management of Cushing's Syndrome?
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