Free AMSN Endocrine and Metabolic Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is a common symptom of hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Heat intolerance

Answer

Bradycardia

Answer

Constipation

Answer

Constipation

Question 2

What is the most common cause of primary hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's disease)

Answer

Pituitary adenoma

Answer

Excessive iodine intake

Answer

Thyroid cancer

Question 3

Which of the following laboratory tests is the best indicator of long-term glycemic control in diabetic patients?

Accepted Answer

Hemoglobin A1c

Answer

Fasting blood glucose

Answer

Postprandial blood glucose

Answer

Random blood glucose

Question 4

Which hormone is responsible for lowering blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

Insulin

Answer

Glucagon

Answer

Cortisol

Answer

Epinephrine

Question 5

In patients with Addison's disease, which hormone is deficient?

Accepted Answer

Cortisol

Answer

Thyroxine

Answer

Insulin

Answer

Growth hormone