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Buttaro: Endocrine: MODULE VIII Cartes 2026 A+ GRAD vc vc vc vc vc vc vc
E ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANS
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QUESTION 1 vc
A patient has new-
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onset hypertension with a systolic blood pressure of 180 mm Hg. Which test will the pro
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vider order to diagnose this patient? ACTH suppression testing Adrenal antibody tests Co
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rtisol excretion studies Fractionated metanephrine levels
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ANSWER
ANS: D Patients with pheochromocytoma may present with new-
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onset hypertension with systolic pressure >170 mm Hg. Fractionated metanephrine will be elevated wh
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en the diagnosis is confirmed. ACTH suppression testing and cortisol excretion studies are performed to
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diagnose Cushing's syndrome. Adrenal antibody tests are performed as part of the evaluation for Addis
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QUESTION 2 vc
A patient has rapid weight gain, amenorrhea without pregnancy, and mild hypertension.
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Once confirmatory tests are performed, what is a possible treatment for this patient? Ant
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ihypertensive therapy Mineralocorticoid replacement Oral hydrocortisone Pituitary tum
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or resection
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ANSWER
ANS: D This patient has symptoms of Cushing's syndrome. When indicated, pituitary tumor resection is
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performed as the first choice. Antihypertensive therapy is initiated in patients with pheochromocytoma.
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Mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids are given to patients with Addison's disease.
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QUESTION 3 vc
A patient has unexplained weight loss and the provider notes increased skin pigmentatio
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n on light-
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exposed skin folds along with darkened palmar creases. Which laboratory tests will the
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Exam Solution vc
Buttaro: Endocrine: MODULE VIII Cartes 2026 A+ GRAD vc vc vc vc vc vc vc
E ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANS
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QUESTION 1 vc
A patient has new-
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onset hypertension with a systolic blood pressure of 180 mm Hg. Which test will the pro
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vider order to diagnose this patient? ACTH suppression testing Adrenal antibody tests Co
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rtisol excretion studies Fractionated metanephrine levels
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ANSWER
ANS: D Patients with pheochromocytoma may present with new-
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onset hypertension with systolic pressure >170 mm Hg. Fractionated metanephrine will be elevated wh
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en the diagnosis is confirmed. ACTH suppression testing and cortisol excretion studies are performed to
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diagnose Cushing's syndrome. Adrenal antibody tests are performed as part of the evaluation for Addis
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QUESTION 2 vc
A patient has rapid weight gain, amenorrhea without pregnancy, and mild hypertension.
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Once confirmatory tests are performed, what is a possible treatment for this patient? Ant
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ihypertensive therapy Mineralocorticoid replacement Oral hydrocortisone Pituitary tum
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or resection
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ANSWER
ANS: D This patient has symptoms of Cushing's syndrome. When indicated, pituitary tumor resection is
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performed as the first choice. Antihypertensive therapy is initiated in patients with pheochromocytoma.
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Mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids are given to patients with Addison's disease.
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QUESTION 3 vc
A patient has unexplained weight loss and the provider notes increased skin pigmentatio
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n on light-
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exposed skin folds along with darkened palmar creases. Which laboratory tests will the
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