You have now completed the Endocrine core examination.

Clinical presentation associated with a diagnosis of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS) includes which of the following clinical findings?

A 38-year-old man came to the outpatient clinic presenting with fatigue, dry mouth, and passing large amounts of urine. He describes his urine as light in color and non-odorous. On further questioning, he said he had never experienced prior similar symptoms.  He has always been healthy and denies prior hospitalizations.  On recent routine pre-employment screening, serum electrolyte testing revealed that his serum sodium was mildly elevated.  He was advised to have the test repeated in three months.  When he had repeat blood work taken one week ago, there was further increase in the serum sodium level.  Blood glucose level is normal.  DDAVP (desmopressin) injection resulted in decrease in urine volume and increase in urine specific gravity. Based on this information, which of the following conditions is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?

A 38-year-old man had a total thyroidectomy for Stage II papillary carcinoma 1 day ago. What electrolyte imbalance is most likely to occur and should be considered in the post-operative management of the patient?

A 34-year-old G2P2 female presents to her obstetrician because of new onset discharge from her breast. She first noticed it in her bra a few days ago, but now she notes that at times she’s soaking through to her blouse. She was also concerned about being pregnant because she has not gotten her period in 3 months. In the office ß-HCG is negative. The patient’s nipple discharge is guaiac negative. Which of the following therapies is most appropriate?

The diagnosis of primary hypothyroidism can be established by demonstrating which of the following laboratory test results?

A ‘Critical’ period in development is ________________________, whereas a‘Sensitive’ period is ________________________.

Maslow’s Humanism theory with it’s hierarchy of needs and Evolutionary theorywould be examples of which of the ‘newer’ theories of development?

‘Genome’ is the entire set of genes that make up an individual.

A ‘full-term’ first baby is born at 38 weeks, after an average 12-hour labor, andweighs on average 6-8 pounds.