Disorders of the Pituitary Gland is part of the Endocrine System section of Pediatrics. Practise 3 exam-style MCQs for NEET PG, FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation.
Disorders of the Pituitary Gland MCQs focus on a child crossing growth percentiles downward, where IGF-1 measurement guides the search for growth hormone deficiency. A concise high-yield NEET PG set, with INI-CET relevance, on pituitary growth assessment.
Sample Disorders of the Pituitary Gland MCQs with answers
Sample MCQ #1
A 10-year-old girl is 4 ft 10 in (147 cm) tall. Her father is 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) tall, and her mother is 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) tall. Over the past 3 years she has dropped from the 25th percentile for height to the 5th percentile. Her weight has remained stable. Radiographs show bone age is delayed. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in her management?
ASend patient to the emergency department for CT evaluation of the brain
BObtain growth hormone level
CObtain IGF-1 level.
DStart growth hormone injections.
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✓ Correct Answer: C. Obtain IGF-1 level.
This child has evidence of possible growth hormone deficiency. Obtaining an IGF-1 level would be the most appropriate initial choice. Growth hormone deficiency is not an emergent condition but the earlier the diagnosis is made the sooner appropriate treatment can be initiated. Obtaining a growth hormone level would not be diagnostically helpful because its secretion is pulsatile. Referral to a pediatric endocrinologist would be warranted if initial screening tests confirm the suspected growth hormone deficiency. Reference: Nelson-Pediatric Symptom based diagnosis, pg. 791
What you can practise in Disorders of the Pituitary Gland
3 Disorders of the Pituitary Gland MCQs on Pituitary Gland, Endocrine System — each with detailed explanations
Previous-year question practice across NEET PG, FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS
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What do Disorders of the Pituitary Gland MCQs cover?
Disorders of the Pituitary Gland MCQs focus on a child crossing growth percentiles downward, where IGF-1 measurement guides the search for growth hormone deficiency. A concise high-yield NEET PG set, with INI-CET relevance, on pituitary growth assessment.
How many Disorders of the Pituitary Gland questions are there, and which exams do they cover?
MedLadder includes 3 curated MCQs for Disorders of the Pituitary Gland under Pediatrics (Endocrine System), covering NEET PG, FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS preparation.
