Endocrinology Board Exam Started: Jul 12, 2026 22:45 Page 55 of 57 Attempt #1241 Overall: 0 / 283 questions answered Question 271 / 283 Not answered At a preventive-care consultation: a 34-year-old man presents with renal stones with hypercalcemia. Relevant risk context includes pituitary pathology. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Graves disease B. Type 2 diabetes mellitus C. Primary adrenal insufficiency D. Primary hyperparathyroidism E. Cushing syndrome Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: The pattern of renal stones with hypercalcemia with risk factors such as pituitary pathology is most consistent with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for Endocrinology. Reference: American Thyroid Association Guidelines Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 272 / 283 Not answered During ward handover: a 61-year-old woman is evaluated for proximal myopathy with striae in the context of metabolic syndrome. Which is the most appropriate next investigation? A. Overnight dexamethasone suppression test B. TSH with free T4 C. HbA1c with fasting glucose D. Morning cortisol with ACTH E. Serum calcium and PTH Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A Explanation: Overnight dexamethasone suppression test is the most appropriate next test because it directly clarifies the leading diagnosis and guides immediate management in Endocrinology. Reference: AACE Endocrine Guidance; Endocrinology topic-specific current guideline update Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 273 / 283 Not answered At a preventive-care consultation: a 73-year-old man presents with heat intolerance with tremor. Relevant risk context includes postpartum thyroid risk. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Cushing syndrome B. Graves disease C. Type 2 diabetes mellitus D. Primary adrenal insufficiency E. Primary hyperparathyroidism Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: The pattern of heat intolerance with tremor with risk factors such as postpartum thyroid risk is most consistent with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for Endocrinology. Reference: AACE Endocrine Guidance; Endocrinology topic-specific current guideline update Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 274 / 283 Not answered At a preventive-care consultation: a 48-year-old woman presents with fatigue with cold intolerance. Relevant risk context includes postpartum thyroid risk. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Cushing syndrome B. Primary hypothyroidism C. Primary adrenal insufficiency D. Type 2 diabetes mellitus E. Primary hyperparathyroidism Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: The pattern of fatigue with cold intolerance with risk factors such as postpartum thyroid risk is most consistent with Primary adrenal insufficiency. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for Endocrinology. Reference: American Thyroid Association Guidelines Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 275 / 283 Not answered In an outpatient specialty clinic: a 77-year-old woman is evaluated for orthostatic hypotension with hyperpigmentation in the context of postpartum thyroid risk. Which is the most appropriate next investigation? A. HbA1c with fasting glucose B. Morning cortisol with ACTH C. TSH with free T4 D. Pituitary MRI when indicated E. Serum calcium and PTH Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: E Explanation: Serum calcium and PTH is the most appropriate next test because it directly clarifies the leading diagnosis and guides immediate management in Endocrinology. Reference: ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Cancel « ← Previous Page 55 of 57 Next → »