MCQ IN MEDICINE

MEDICINE MCQ

ENDOCRINOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Screening test for growth hormone deficiency
A
Physical activity test/Exercise
B
Insulin Tolerance Test
C
Arginine stimulation test
D
24 hour serum GH levels
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Insulin Tolerance Test The ITT has traditionally been accepted as the gold standard test for the assessment of adult GHD, with a GH cut-point of 3-5 g/L when adequate hypoglycemia (blood glucose < 40 mg/dL) is achieved (8, 16, 17).

Detailed explanation-2: -Before the test: Unless you are told otherwise, your child should fast (not eat or drink) before the GH test. Water is the only thing your child can have after a certain time.

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