Endocrinology — MCQs

A baby girl with ambiguous genitalia is found to have 21-hydroxylase deficiency of the salt-wasting type. Which of the following karyotypes would you expect to find?

Hypoglycemia in late infancy and childhood is defined as a blood glucose level of less than which of the following values?

All are true about Hypothyroidism except?

A 9-year-old boy presents with growth retardation and propensity to hypoglycemia. Physical examination reveals short stature, micropenis, increased fat, and a high-pitched voice. The skeletal survey reveals a bone age of 5 years. Which of the following is the most appropriate diagnosis?

A child from Southeast Asia presents with severe developmental delay. Physical examination reveals a pot-bellied appearance, pallor, a puffy face, and an enlarged tongue. Which of the following dietary deficiencies is most likely to cause this presentation?

Short stature secondary to growth hormone deficiency is associated with all of the following EXCEPT?

A 6-month-old boy weighing 3.2 kg presents with recurrent vomiting and polyuria. Investigations show blood urea 60 mg/dL, creatinine 0.7 mg/dL, calcium 12.8 mg/dL, phosphate 3 mg/dL, pH 7.45, bicarbonate 25 mEq/L, and PTH 140 pg/mL. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Type 1 diabetes in children is most commonly associated with which of the following conditions?

Common features of acquired hypothyroidism include all EXCEPT:

An 11-year-old patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus was on continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII). During a holiday, she became disoriented. On admission, her laboratory values were: Sodium = 126 mEq/dL, Potassium = 4.3 mEq/dL, BUN = 100 mg/dL, Bicarbonate = 10 mEq/dL, and Blood Sugar = 600 mg%. Which of the following is NOT required for management?