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Question 1 of 5

A patient presents with a tumor of the adrenal gland. It is determined that the levels of reninangiotensin is low. Which of the following would lead to increased renin-angiotensin levels?

A. Cushing's syndrome

B. Secondary hyperaldosteronism

C. Primary hyperaldosteronism, Conn's syndrome

D. A and B

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Secondary hyperaldosteronism

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following is an orally active ovulation inducing agent?

A. Menotropin

B. Mifepristone

C. Danazol

D. Clomiphene citrate

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Clomiphene citrate

Question 3 of 5

A 78-year-old woman who is still an active tennis player has osteoporosis. She has been treated with calcium supplementation and now begins therapy with teriparatide. This unique agent is a recombinant segment of which of the following hormones?

A. Follicle-stimulating hormone

B. Growth hormone

C. Luteinizing hormone

D. Parathyroid hormone

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Parathyroid hormone

Question 4 of 5

In which of the following clinical presentations should the sensitive TSH assay be used?

A. Population screening for thyroid disease

B. Screening hospitalized patients

C. Patients receiving thyroid replacement after 6 to 8 weeks of therapy

D. Patients who are human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Patients receiving thyroid replacement after 6 to 8 weeks of therapy

Question 5 of 5

A 67-year-old man injures his shoulder in an ATV accident. Over-the-counter and prescription ibuprofen are unable to control the pain and swelling satisfactorily. The patient asks about glucocorticoid injections, so his doctor begins to explain the myriad effects of glucocorticoids in the body. How might glucocorticoids help this patient?

A. Enhance the immune system to protect against possible underlying infection

B. Decrease activity of phospholipase \A_2

C. Improve healing by enhanced collagen production

D. Increase blood flow by vasodilation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Decrease activity of phospholipase \A_2

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