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6. what is cranial diabetes insipidus?

  • where the hypothalamus does not make enough ADH
  • where the kidneys do not respond to ADH
  • where the hypothalamus produces excess amounts of ADH
  • where the kidneys do not make enough ADH

7. what is an alternative to tibolone?

  • estradiol
  • clonidine
  • ethinylestradiol
  • progesterone

8. what is the post prandial blood glucose target in type 2 diabetes?

  • <12mmol/L
  • <4.7mmol/L
  • <9mmol/L
  • <10mmol/L

9. which of the following does not cause enhanced hypoglycaemic effects of insulin?

  • beta blockers
  • SSRIs
  • ACE inhibitors

10. what is the pre prandial blood glucose target in type 2 diabetes?

  • 4mmol/L
  • 4.7mmol/L
  • 9mmol/L
  • 5mmol/L

11. which of the following is a side effect of dp4 inhibitors (gliptins)?

  • life threatening phototoxicity
  • pancreatitis
  • psychosis
  • heart failure

12. which one of the following is not an SGLT2 inhibitor?

  • dapaglifozin
  • glimepiride
  • canaglifozin
  • empaglifozin

13. what is the warning associated with ketoconazole?

  • diabetes
  • life threatening hepatotoxicity
  • myopathy
  • retinopathy

14. what is an important side effect regarding bisphosphonates? what is the main counselling point regarding this?

  • heartburn, strictures, ulcers and erosions - stop and report dysphagia, new or worsening heartburn or retrostemal pain
  • oesophagitis, strictures, ulcers and erosions - stop and report dysphagia, new or worsening heartburn or retrostemal pain
  • fissures, strictures, ulcers and erosions - stop and report dysphagia, new or worsening heartburn or retrostemal pain
  • GI obstructing, strictures, ulcers and erosions - stop and report dysphagia, new or worsening heartburn or retrostemal pain

15. what is used for hypopituitarism?

  • dexamethasone
  • daflazcourt
  • hydroocortisone
  • fludrocortisone

16. what is nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?

  • where the hypothalamus do not respond to ADH
  • where the kidneys do not respond to ADH
  • where the hypothalamus is overly responsive to ADH
  • the kidneys are overly responsive to ADH

17. what is the first line for the prophylaxis and treatment of post menopausal osteoporosis?

  • daflazcort
  • alendronic acid
  • risedronate
  • zalendronic acid

18. which of the following isn't a glucocorticoid side effect?

  • psychiatric reactions
  • infections
  • adrenal suppression
  • GI effects such as peptic ulcers
  • skin thinning
  • blindness
  • diabetes
  • osteoporosis

19. what is the cholesterol target for diabetic patients?

  • 6mmol/L
  • 3mmol/L
  • <4mmol/L
  • 5mmol/L

20. what is the range for type 2 diabetes diagnosis?

  • 42mmol/mol
  • 30mmol/mol
  • 48mmol/mol
  • 50mmol/mol