Free ITE Endocrinology Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Graves' disease

Answer

Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Answer

Toxic multinodular goiter

Answer

Subacute thyroiditis

Question 2

What is the first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

Metformin

Answer

Insulin

Answer

Sulfonylureas

Answer

DPP-4 inhibitors

Question 3

Which of the following is a classic feature of Cushing's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Bradycardia and hypotension

Answer

Weight loss and muscle weakness

Answer

Increased calcium levels

Question 4

Which test is most useful in the diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Serum calcium and PTH levels

Answer

24-hour urine calcium excretion

Answer

Serum phosphate levels

Answer

Bone mineral density test

Question 5

Which medication is commonly used for the treatment of hyperthyroidism in Graves' disease?

Accepted Answer

Propylthiouracil (PTU)

Answer

Levothyroxine

Answer

Lithium

Answer

Somatostatin