Question 1
A 32-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes presents with a 24-hour history of nausea, vomiting, and polyuria. Labs: glucose 512 mg/dL, pH 7.12, bicarbonate 8 mEq/L, anion gap 24, beta-hydroxybutyrate 5.8 mmol/L, K+ 3.1 mEq/L. Which is the most appropriate next step?
Correct Answer:
Begin potassium replacement before starting insulin
Question 2
According to the ADA 2024 Standards of Care, which initial therapy is preferred for a patient with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), regardless of baseline A1c?
Correct Answer:
Metformin plus a GLP-1 receptor agonist or SGLT2 inhibitor with proven CV benefit
Question 3
A 45-year-old woman presents with weight loss, palpitations, and tremor. Labs: TSH
Correct Answer:
Propylthiouracil (PTU)
Question 4
A 50-year-old man with resistant hypertension (on 3 agents) has aldosterone 25 ng/dL and plasma renin activity 0.3 ng/mL/hr. What is the next best diagnostic step?
Correct Answer:
Confirmatory oral sodium loading or saline infusion test
Question 5
A 28-year-old woman presents with galactorrhea, amenorrhea, and headaches. Prolactin is 220 ng/mL. MRI shows a 1.5 cm pituitary adenoma. Which is the first-line therapy?
Correct Answer:
Cabergoline
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