Exit Endocrine Storm Webcast Post-Test Question Title * 1. After this session, please rate how your level of confidence changed. Feel no more confident than before. Feel a little more confident than before. Feel somewhat more confident. Feel more confident than before. Feel a lot more confident than before. Question Title * 2. Subclinical hypothyroidism is defined as having a normal free T4 level with an elevated TSH and is associated with symptoms of hypothyroidism. True False Question Title * 3. Thyroid hormone is often overprescribed for the treatment of mild TSH elevation. When a patient is identified that fits this description a trial of thyroid hormone therapy with appropriate laboratory follow up should be considered. True False Question Title * 4. What is the initial radiologic test of choice to assess the malignant potential of an adrenal mass? Unenhanced CT scan MRI PET-scan Ultrasound Contrast-enhanced CT scan Question Title * 5. Which of the following statements is true regarding a patient with an aldosterone-producing adenoma? The HU on an unenhanced CT is above 10 An aldosterone/renin ratio >40 is diagnostic irrespective of the absolute plasma aldosterone concentration In a young patient with a plasma aldosterone level above 30 ng/dL and a suppressed plasma renin activity, a confirmatory test for the diagnosis of primary hyperaldosteronism is not necessary A low plasma aldosterone and elevated renin activity excludes an aldosterone-producing tumor in a patient on an ACE inhibitor Asuppressed plasma renin activity and an elevated plasma aldosterone are not suggestive of primary hyperaldosteronism in a patient on spironolactone (mineral corticoid receptor antagonist) Question Title * 6. What is the definition of secondary amenorrhea? No menstruation for > 3 months in patient with history of regular cycles No menstruation for > 6 months in patient with history of regular cycles No menstruation for > 6 months in patient with history of irregular cycles Menstruation does not start within 3 years after initiation of thelarche A and C Question Title * 7. In the treatment of patients with premature ovarian failure, at what age do you discontinue hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? 45 50 55 60 65 Submit
