Sample Questions and Answers
- Which of the following is a common side effect of levothyroxine (Synthroid)?
- a) Hyperglycemia
- b) Hypokalemia
- c) Weight gain
- d) Tachycardia
- Answer: d) Tachycardia
- Which of the following is the primary use for metformin?
- a) Type 1 diabetes
- b) Type 2 diabetes
- c) Hyperthyroidism
- d) Osteoporosis
- Answer: b) Type 2 diabetes
- What is the mechanism of action of insulin?
- a) Increases hepatic glucose production
- b) Promotes glucose uptake by cells
- c) Increases insulin resistance
- d) Decreases lipolysis
- Answer: b) Promotes glucose uptake by cells
- Which class of drugs is used to treat hypothyroidism?
- a) Beta-blockers
- b) Thionamides
- c) Thyroid hormones
- d) Antidiuretics
- Answer: c) Thyroid hormones
- Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of corticosteroid therapy?
- a) Hyperkalemia
- b) Hyperglycemia
- c) Hypotension
- d) Hypothyroidism
- Answer: b) Hyperglycemia
- Which medication is commonly prescribed to treat hyperaldosteronism?
- a) Spironolactone
- b) Methimazole
- c) Insulin
- d) Prednisone
- Answer: a) Spironolactone
- The main action of GLP-1 receptor agonists in diabetes is to:
- a) Increase insulin sensitivity
- b) Increase insulin secretion
- c) Increase glucagon release
- d) Decrease appetite
- Answer: b) Increase insulin secretion
- Which of the following medications is a short-acting insulin?
- a) Insulin glargine
- b) Insulin aspart
- c) Insulin detemir
- d) Insulin glulisine
- Answer: b) Insulin aspart
- Which medication is used to treat osteoporosis by inhibiting osteoclast activity?
- a) Calcitonin
- b) Raloxifene
- c) Alendronate
- d) Teriparatide
- Answer: c) Alendronate
- What is the most serious potential side effect of thiazolidinediones (TZDs)?
- a) Liver toxicity
- b) Weight loss
- c) Bone fractures
- d) Heart failure
- Answer: d) Heart failure
- Which of the following is a characteristic of levothyroxine overdose?
- a) Bradycardia
- b) Hypotension
- c) Heat intolerance
- d) Cold intolerance
- Answer: c) Heat intolerance
- Which of the following is used as adjunct therapy for hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes?
- a) Insulin glargine
- b) Metformin
- c) Glucagon
- d) Propylthiouracil
- Answer: b) Metformin
- What is the mechanism of action of sulfonylureas?
- a) Increase insulin secretion
- b) Decrease insulin secretion
- c) Increase glucose uptake by cells
- d) Inhibit hepatic glucose production
- Answer: a) Increase insulin secretion
- Which of the following medications is used to treat acromegaly?
- a) Cabergoline
- b) Desmopressin
- c) Octreotide
- d) Hydrocortisone
- Answer: c) Octreotide
- What class of drugs is typically used to manage Cushing’s syndrome?
- a) Thiazides
- b) Corticosteroids
- c) Antifungals
- d) Cortisol inhibitors
- Answer: d) Cortisol inhibitors
- What is the primary use of bisphosphonates?
- a) Hypercalcemia
- b) Osteoporosis
- c) Hyperparathyroidism
- d) Hypothyroidism
- Answer: b) Osteoporosis
- Which of the following medications can cause a significant drop in blood glucose levels?
- a) Prednisone
- b) Metformin
- c) Glipizide
- d) Levothyroxine
- Answer: c) Glipizide
- Which of the following is a side effect of long-term corticosteroid use?
- a) Decreased blood glucose
- b) Weight loss
- c) Adrenal suppression
- d) Reduced blood pressure
- Answer: c) Adrenal suppression
- Which class of drugs is used to treat hyperglycemia in type 1 diabetes?
- a) Insulin
- b) Biguanides
- c) GLP-1 receptor agonists
- d) Thiazolidinediones
- Answer: a) Insulin
- What is the main purpose of the drug desmopressin?
- a) Treat diabetes insipidus
- b) Treat hypothyroidism
- c) Lower blood pressure
- d) Increase blood glucose
- Answer: a) Treat diabetes insipidus
- Which drug is used to treat hyperparathyroidism?
- a) Calcitriol
- b) Methimazole
- c) Cinacalcet
- d) Propylthiouracil
- Answer: c) Cinacalcet
- Which of the following drugs should be taken on an empty stomach to maximize absorption?
- a) Levothyroxine
- b) Metformin
- c) Prednisone
- d) Glimepiride
- Answer: a) Levothyroxine
- Which of the following can be a side effect of propylthiouracil (PTU) used for hyperthyroidism?
- a) Hepatotoxicity
- b) Hypokalemia
- c) Weight gain
- d) Hyperkalemia
- Answer: a) Hepatotoxicity
- Which hormone therapy is commonly used in women after menopause to prevent osteoporosis?
- a) Thyroid hormone
- b) Estrogen
- c) Growth hormone
- d) Insulin
- Answer: b) Estrogen
- Which of the following medications is used to manage diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
- a) Insulin
- b) Glucagon
- c) Metformin
- d) Levothyroxine
- Answer: a) Insulin
- Which of the following is a serious side effect of using oral contraceptives in women with a history of diabetes?
- a) Hypoglycemia
- b) Hyperglycemia
- c) Hypotension
- d) Hypertension
- Answer: b) Hyperglycemia
- Which drug class can be used to reduce serum potassium levels in hyperkalemia?
- a) Potassium-sparing diuretics
- b) Corticosteroids
- c) Sodium bicarbonate
- d) Insulin
- Answer: d) Insulin
- Which of the following drugs can cause hypothyroidism?
- a) Levothyroxine
- b) Amiodarone
- c) Metformin
- d) Spironolactone
- Answer: b) Amiodarone
- What is the main action of thionamides like methimazole?
- a) Increase thyroid hormone production
- b) Inhibit thyroid hormone production
- c) Stimulate thyroid-stimulating hormone release
- d) Block thyroid hormone receptors
- Answer: b) Inhibit thyroid hormone production
- Which medication is used to treat the metabolic effects of Cushing’s syndrome?
- a) Mifepristone
- b) Desmopressin
- c) Prednisone
- d) Glucagon
- Answer: a) Mifepristone
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