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Date Completed: 02/04/2023
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Clinical Features of SIADH
A patient with known small cell lung cancer is brought to ED with acute confusion, muscle weakness and vomiting. You are aware that one of t
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Pathophysiology of Diabetes Insipidus
Which of the following hormones is dysfunctional in diabetes insipidus:
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Production of Glucagon
Alpha cells of the endocrine pancreas produce which of the following hormones:
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Functional Anatomy of the Pituitary Gland
Which of the following statements regarding the pituitary gland is CORRECT:
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Clinical Features of Phaeochromocytoma
A 39 year old woman presents with episodic headaches, palpitations and diaphoresis. She is found to have significant hypertension and hyperg
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Function of Parathyroid Hormone
What is the net effect of parathyroid hormone (PTH) on the gastrointestinal system through both its direct and indirect actions:
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Clinical Features of Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
A 58 year old woman with known autoimmune hypothyroidism presents to ED with flu-like symptoms and circulatory collapse. She reported weight
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Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis
A 21 year old women, with known diabetes mellitus, is brought to ED with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). An insulin infusion would be expected
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Anatomical Location of the Pituitary Gland
A patient presents with headaches and vision loss. Images shows empty sella syndrome. The sella turcica is present in which of the following
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Regulation of Parathyroid Hormone
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is primarily released in direct response to:
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Clinical Features of Diabetes Insipidus
Which of the following biochemical patterns would be most typical of diabetes insipidus:
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Function of Antidiuretic Hormone
You are reviewing a patient with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). ADH acts primarily at which of the following sites
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Function of Aldosterone
Aldosterone primarily acts at which of the following sites in the renal nephron:
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Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus
Which of the following is typically used as the threshold for diagnosing diabetes mellitus in a symptomatic patient:
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Function of Activated Vitamin D
What is the effect of activated vitamin D on the renal handling of calcium:
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Clinical Features of Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Which of the following clinical features is typical of Addison's disease:
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Function of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) primarily acts on which of the following target organs:
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Production and Function of Catecholamines
Regarding catecholamines, which of the following statements is INCORRECT:
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Production and Function of Vitamin D
Regarding vitamin D, which of the following statements is CORRECT:
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Clinical Features of Hypothyroidism
Which of the following clinical features is NOT typical of hypothyroidism:
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Clinical Features of Phaeochromocytoma
Which of the following clinical features would you most expect to see in a patient with a phaeochromocytoma:
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Clinical Features of Graves' Disease
Which of the following clinical features is NOT typical of Graves' disease:
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Clinical Features of Primary Hypothyroidism
Which of the following biochemical patterns would be typical of primary hypothyroidism:
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Function of Parathyroid Hormone
You are reviewing a patient with hypocalcaemia secondary to hypoparathyroidism. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) acts to increased calcium reabsorp
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Features of Hypernatraemia
Regarding hypernatraemia, which of the following statements is INCORRECT:
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Production and Function of Antidiuretic Hormone
Regarding antidiuretic hormone (ADH) which of the following statements is CORRECT:
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Function of the Adrenal Gland
Regarding the adrenal glands, which of the following statements is CORRECT:
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Production and Function of Insulin
Regarding insulin, which of the following statements is CORRECT:
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Clinical Features of Diabetes Insipidus
Which of the following is NOT a typical clinical feature in diabetes insipidus:
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Causes of SIADH
An 82 year old patient presents with muscle weakness, fatigue and nausea. Blood tests demonstrate hyponatraemia. Further tests show low seru
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Function of Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone
Adrenocorticotropic hormone release from the anterior pituitary is stimulated by which of the following:
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Function of Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone
Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) primarily results in which of the following:
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Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus
Which of the following is typically used as the cut off for diagnosing diabetes mellitus:
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Function of Parathyroid Hormone
How does parathyroid hormone (PTH) affect renal handling of calcium:
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Clinical Features of Cushing's Syndrome
A 70 year old woman with known rheumatoid arthritis complains of weight gain, muscle weakness and ankle swelling. She has resistant hyperten
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Production of the Thyroid Hormones
Regarding the thyroid hormones, which of the following statements is CORRECT:
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Regulation of Antidiuretic Hormone
Which of the following acts to inhibit antidiuretic hormone (ADH) release from the posterior pituitary:
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Function of Antidiuretic Hormone
How does antidiuretic hormone (ADH) increase water reabsorption in the kidneys:
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Anatomical Location of the Pituitary Gland
Regarding the position of the pituitary gland, which of the following statements is CORRECT:
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Function of the Pituitary Gland
A 15 year old is brought into ED with persistent diarrhoea and vomiting. She is severely dehydrated. Which of the following hormones is rele
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Clinical Features of Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
A 46 year old woman complains of feeling lethargic and dizzy on standing. On examination you note darkening of her lips and gums. Blood test
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Function of Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone
Which of the following stimulates thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) release from the anterior pituitary:
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Regulation of Catecholamines
The chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla secrete catecholamines, stimulated by which of the following:
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Clinical Features of Conn's Syndrome
A patient is sent to ED by her GP with severe hypertension. She has recently been diagnosed with Conn's syndrome. Which of the following cli
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Function of the Adrenal Medulla
Regarding the adrenal medulla, which of the following statements is INCORRECT:
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Production and Function of Vitamin D
Regarding vitamin D, which of the following statements is CORRECT:
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Production and Function of Antidiuretic Hormone
Regarding antidiuretic hormone (ADH) which of the following statements is CORRECT:
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Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus
Type-1 diabetes mellitus is caused by which of the following:
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Clinical Features of Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Which of the following features is NOT typical of primary adrenal insufficiency:
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Clinical Features of Cushing's Syndrome
Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of Cushing's syndrome:
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Clinical Features of Hypothyroidism
A woman complains of feeling tired and cold all the time, and putting on weight despite having a poor appetite. On examination you note dry
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Clinical Features of Cushing's Syndrome
A patient complains of weight gain, acne and easy bruising. She is found to have hypertension. There is most likely to be an abnormality wit
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Function of the Pituitary Gland
You are reviewing a patient with known hypopituitarism. Which of the following hormones is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland:
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Clinical Features of Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Which of the following is NOT a typical clinical feature of diabetic ketoacidosis:
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Clinical Features of SIADH
Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis in a euvolaemic patient who has the following biochemical abnormalities; hyponatraemia,
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Production of the Thyroid Hormones
Regarding the thyroid hormones, which of the following statements is CORRECT:
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Function of the Adrenal Cortex
Selective destruction of the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex would produce deficiency of which of the following hormones:
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Clinical Features of Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
A patient is sent in to ED by her GP with hyponatraemia and hyperkalaemia. There is most likely to be a deficiency in which of the following
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Clinical Features of Hypoglycaemia
In diabetes mellitus, which of the following is typically used as the cutoff to define hypoglycaemia:
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Clinical Features of Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Which of the following biochemical features would be most typical of primary adrenal insufficiency:
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Function of Antidiuretic Hormone
A 69 year old man with known small cell lung cancer is sent to ED by his GP after identifying severe hyponatraemia on a recent blood test. W
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Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus
Which of the following is typically used as the threshold for diagnosing diabetes mellitus in a symptomatic patient:
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Production of Antidiuretic Hormone
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is synthesised by which of the following:
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Clinical Features of Diabetes Insipidus
A patient presents with polyuria and polydipsia. Biochemistry results demonstrate a raised plasma osmolality and a low urine osmolality. Wh
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Function of Antidiuretic Hormone
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) acts primarily at which of the following target tissues:
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Production of Insulin
Beta cells of the endocrine pancreas produce which of the following hormones:
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Pathophysiology of Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
What is the pathophysiology of Addison's disease:
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Clinical Features of Hyperthyroidism
A 45 year old woman complains of weight loss, palpitations and heat intolerance. On examination you note tachycardia, finger clubbing and ey
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Clinical Features of Hyperprolactinaemia
A 32 year old female patient presents to ED complaining of galactorrhoea. On further assessment you determine she has been amenorrhoeic for
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Production and Function of Calcitonin
Regarding calcitonin, which of the following statements is CORRECT:
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Clinical Features of Graves' Disease
Which of the following clinical features would be expected in a patient with Graves' disease:
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Function of Parathyroid Hormone
How does parathyroid hormone (PTH) affect renal handling of phosphate:
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Pathophysiology of Osteoporosis
Regarding osteoporosis, which of the following statements is CORRECT:
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Clinical Features of Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis is characterised by which of the following:
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Clinical Features of Phaeochromocytoma
A 32 year old woman presents with episodes of flushing, headaches and palpitations. On examination her blood pressure is significantly eleva
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Clinical Features of Hyperthyroidism
Which of the following clinical features is NOT a typical feature of hyperthyroidism:
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Clinical Features of Hyperthyroidism
Which of the following clinical features is NOT typical of hyperthyroidism:
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Function of Parathyroid Hormone
A patient presents with abdominal pain and constipation. Bloods show hypocalcaemia. Hypocalcemia causes an increase in which of the followin
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Anatomical Location of the Adrenal Gland
The adrenal gland is located in which of the following regions:
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Function of the Thyroid Hormones
Which of the following is NOT a physiological effect of thyroid hormones:
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Function of Parathyroid Hormone
Which of the following is NOT an action of parathyroid hormone (PTH):
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Regulation of Prolactin
Dopamine released from the hypothalamus acts to cause which of the following:
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Function of the Adrenal Cortex
Regarding the adrenal cortex, which of the following statements is CORRECT:
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Regulation of Antidiuretic Hormone
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) release from the posterior pituitary is directly stimulated by which of the following:
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Clinical Features of Hypoglycaemia
Which of the following is NOT a typical clinical feature of hypoglycaemia:
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Function of Parathyroid Hormone
Which of the following is an effect of parathyroid hormone (PTH) on bone:
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Pathophysiology of Cushing's Syndrome
A patient presents to ED with a headache and is found to be severely hypertensive. She is currently under investigation for suspected Cushin
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Clinical Features of Diabetes Ketoacidosis
Which of the following is NOT a typical clinical feature of diabetic ketoacidosis:
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Degradation of Catecholamines
Monoamine oxidase is primarily involved in the degradation of which of the following:
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Function of the Pituitary Gland
Which of the following hormones is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland:
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Regulation of Aldosterone
Which of the following hormones is released in direct response to high plasma [K+]:
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Function of the Pituitary Gland
Which of the following hormones originates in the anterior pituitary:
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Function of the Pituitary Gland
Which of the following is a physiological function that is mediated by a hormone released by the posterior pituitary:
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Clinical Features of Primary Hyperthyroidism
Which of the following biochemical patterns is most typical of primary hyperthyroidism:
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Clinical Features of Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes insipidus is characterised by which of the following:
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Clinical Features of Osteomalacia
Which of the following is NOT a typical clinical feature of osteomalacia:
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Anatomical Location of the Pituitary Gland
The pituitary gland sits within a small depression in which of the following skull bones:
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Production and Function of Parathyroid Hormone
Regarding parathyroid hormone (PTH), which of the following statements is CORRECT:
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Pathophysiology of Osteomalacia
Regarding osteomalacia, which of the following statements is CORRECT:
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Function of the Pituitary Gland
Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted by the anterior pituitary gland:
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