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ESAP
2018
ENDOCRINE SELF-ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS, DISCUSSIONS
ENDOCRINE BS
Seen —ESAP” 2018
Endocrine Society’s
Endocrine Self-Assessment Program
Questions, Answers, and Discussions
Kristien Boolaert, MD.
‘Readerin Endocrinology Center for
Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
University of Birmingham
Barbara Gisella Carranza Leon, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Diabetes, Endocrnoiogy,
and Metabolism
Vanderbilt University Mecical Center
‘Stephen Clement, MD
Mecical Director, Endocrine Services
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Kathryn MeCrystal Dahir, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Endocrinology
ender University Medical Conter
‘Thomas W. Donner, MD.
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Endocrinology,
Diabetes, and Metabolism
Johns Hopkins University
Endoorine Society
Usa R. Tannock, MD, Program Chair
Professor of Medicine
Chief, Dirision of Endocrinotogy
‘and Molecular Medicine
University of Kentucky and
Department of Veterans Affairs
‘Marie Freel, MB, ChB, PhD
Consuttant Endocrinologist
(Queen Eilzabeth University Hospital
Glasgow, United Kingdom
(Mimi Hu, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Endocrine Neoplasia
land Hormonal Disorders
University of Texas MD Anderson
Cancer Center
Michael 8. rwig, MD
Associate Professor
George Washington University
‘Jacqueline Jonklaas, MD, PhD
Professor
Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Georgetown University
Steven Magi, MD, PhD
‘Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine
Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
‘Medical College of Wisconsin
2055 L Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036
1-888-ENDOCRINE * www.endocrine.org
Deepika Reddy, MD
Assistant Professor
Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology,
‘and Metabolism
University of Utah Healthcare
Roberto Salvatori, MD
Professor of Medicine
Medical Director,
dehns Hopkins Pituitary Center
Johns Hopkins University
Savitha Subramanian, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Washington
‘Anand Vaidya, MD, MMSC
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Harvard Medical Schoo!
Corrine Welt, MD
Professor of Medicine
University of Utah Schoo! of Medicine
Abbie L. Young, MS, CGC, ELS(0)
Medical Editor
ENDOCRINE BS
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yperlaiOVERVIEW
‘The Endocrine Self-Assessment Program (ESAP")is a selt-
study curriculum aimed at physicians seeking intial certification
‘or recertification in endocrinology, program cirectors interested
in a testing and training instument, and clinicians simply
wanting a sel-assessment and a broad review of endocrinology.
ESAP 2018 is available in both print and online formas. It
Consists of 120 brand-new multiple-choice questions in all areas
‘of endocrinology, ciabetes, and metabolism. There is extensive
clscussion of each correct answer, @ comprehensive sylabus,
and references. ESAP is updated annually with new questions
and new syllabus materials.
ESAP is composed of two key components: the initial
online interactive module and the printed book. Upon
purchase, learners wil initialy receive accass to the online
module. To use ESAP as a true self-assessment tool, learners
are strongly encouraged to complete the online interactive
self-assessment module frst before continuing self-study
with the printed book; the online module may be accessed at
education enclocrine.org,
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
ESAP 2018 will allow learners to assess thei knowledge of all
aspects of endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism,
Upon completion of this educational activity, learners will
be able to:
‘+ Recognize clinical manifestations of endocrine and
‘metabolic disorders and select among eurrent options
for diagnosis, management, and therapy.
+ Identity risk factors for endocrine and metabolic
disorders and develop strategies for prevention.
+ Evaluate endocrine and metabolic manifestations of
systemic disorders,
* Use existing resources pertaining to clinical guidelines
‘and treatment recommendations for endocrine and
related metabolic disorders to guide diagnosis and
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‘TARGET AUDIENCE
ESAP is a self-study curriculum aimed at physicians seeking
intial certification or recertification in endocrinology, program
irectors interested in a testing and traning instrument, and
clinicians simply wanting a self-assessment and a broad
review of endocrinology.
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served as male hypogonadism faculty for Medscape.
ESAP 2018 3Roberto Salvatori, MD, receives grant support from
[National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense;
ie a reviewor for the National Institutes of Health; and is
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‘Thorapeutics, and Strongbridge Biopharma, Savitha
‘Subramanian, MD, receives grant support from lonis:
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Kathryn Dahir, MD; Marie Freel, MD: Jacqueline Jonklaas,
MD, PhD; Stoven Magill, MD; Deepika Reddy, MD; and
Lisa R. Tannock, MD.
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ESAP 2018 5Laboratory Reference Ranges
Reference ranges vary among laboratories. Conventional units ae listed first with SI units in parentheses,
Lipid Values
High donety lipoprotein (HDL) cholosterot
60 moi. (1.55 mmoUL)
0-60 mala. (1.04-1.55 mov)
+= <0 gil (1.04 mmol)
sty lipepeoten (LDL) cholesterol
~<100 mg/dl. (<2 59 mma)
— 100-128 mg/l. (2.59-9.94 mot)
(20-159 mg/d. (837-412 mmovL)
160-189 m/l. (4.14-4.60 mmol)
180 mg/L (24.82 mmol)
Optimal <190 mg/Al (<3.87 mmol)
Bordedine-igh ~ = 190-159 mg/d (3:37-4:12 mmo)
Hon 2240 mg/d (26.22 mmol)
‘Tota cholester!
Optimal <200 mpi. («5.18 memo)
Bordertine-high ~ 200-259 ma/al. 6.18-6.18 mov)
High 240 mld. (26.22 mmoVL)
Tigycerdes
150 ma (<3.88 merit)
150-189 mg/L. (.68-5.16 mmol}
100-499 mpl (6. 18-12.92 meno}
500 moja. (412.95 molt)
~ 230 mafdl (1.07 uo)
Apoipoprotein 8 50-410 maja. (05-11 g/L)
Hematologic Values
Erytvocyte sedimentation rate meen 020 mma
Haptoglobin 30-200 mg/l. (00-2000 mg/t)
Hematocrt-——~ —-41%-50% (041-051) (ale
5%-45%6 (.35-0.45) (female)
Hemoglobin A 4.094-5.6% 20-38 mmovmo)
Hemegltin- 198-172 gf (198-172 gL (malo,
12.1-1541 gf (121-151 g/t) emale)
International normalized rat
Mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
Plateet count
Protein ota)
Roticulooyte count
nite biood cell count
0842
80-100 ym* (80-100 iL)
150-450 x 10%}A. (150-450 « 1071)
9-79 gid (68-79 9)
0.5%-1.5% of rd blo calls 0.005-0.018)
4500-11,000/pL (4.5-11.0 10%)
‘Thyroid Values:
‘Thyoglobulin---3-42 ng/ml @-42 po/L) (after surgery and radioactive
ioxine toatment:<1.0 ng/ml [1.0 voit
‘Tryroglobutn antbodtes ~
‘Tayrotropin TSH)
4.01U/m (240K)
05-50 mis,
“Thyoid-stinuating immunoglobulin
120% of basal activity
Tyroneronidase (TPO) antibodies <2.0 UimL (<2. KUL)
Thyroxine 7) (hoo) (06-18 ngia. (10:30-28.17 pov)
Thyroxine (7) (ota ~ 5.5125 pod. (04.02-213.68 amo/t)
Free thyroxine (7) indx
“ilodathyronine 7) (reo)
Tlodotnyronine (, (ota
Triodothyronine (T, reverse
Tilodotnyronine upta
Radioactive iodine uptake:
412
2.0-4.2 pgm (3.59-5.45 pri)
70-200 ng/L (1.08-9.08 nail)
10-28 agi. (0.15-0.37 reno)
resin 2556-389
396-1686 (6 hours): 159%-30% (24 hours)
Endocrine Values,
Serum
Aldosterone 21 ng. (111.0-882.5 pmol)
Alkane phosphatase 50-120 UML (0.84-2.00 pat)
Aaline phosphatase (bore-spectc) ~ 20 9) (adit male);
‘14 yi (oremencpausal femal); «22 poi. (postmencpausa femal)
Androstenedione -----65-210 ng (2.27-7 83 nm) (adult male,
0-240 ng/dl. 279-838 nmol) (adult female)
‘Artimuteran hormone 07-19.0 ng/mL 6 0-195.7 pmol)
(rato, >12 years:
0.9-95 ng/mL (64-67.9 pmol) (femal, 18-45 years
1.0 ngiml. (<7.1 pei) female, >45 years)
Caetonin. 16 pom. («4.87 pmo) (basal, male
<< poyml. (2.34 pmoVL) (basal, emai),
£120 pg/mL. -87.98 pro) (peak calcum intsion, male
80 pg/mL (26.28 pal (peak caeium infusion, female)
CCarcinoembryenie antigen 25 ngimt (25 pa)
CChromagranin A~ -<88 ng/me (03 p91)
Corticosterone-—-—--- 63-1560 ng/l. (1.53-45.08 meV} (>18 years)
Coticotopin (ACTH 10-60 pgiml.(22-13.2 pmol)
Cortisol (6 AM 6-25 pola. (197-9-889.7 nmoVt)
2-14 yall. (55.2-386.2 nmol)
C-peptide -0.9-4 ngiml. (030-442 nmol)
CC-oactve protein 0.83.1 mai (7.62-28.52 nmoVt)
Crosslinked N-tolopoptide of type 1 collagen ~
5.4:24.2 nmol BOE/mmel creat (mae
16.2-19.0 nmol BCE/mmel creat (erate)
DDetycroepiandrosteronesuifate (OHEA-S)
Patient Age. Female Mae
18-29 years 44-922 g/dL 89-457 pola
(0,19-9.00 pmolt)(2.41-12.38 pmolA)
30-39 years 31-228 old 65-934 pala.
(0.64-6.78 pmol) (.76-8.05 ymovt)
40-49 years 18-284 g/dl 48-284 volo
(049-651 pmol) (1.80.61 umol)
6 ESAP 2018Patent Age Female Maio
5059 years 15-200 p9/d. 35-179 g/dL
(041-542 umolL) (085-4.85 pmol)
60 years 1SAST gd 25-131 pole.
(0.41-4.25 mol) (068-85 ymotL)
Deoxycartcosterone -<1O gid. (<0:30 nmol [18 years)
+,25:Ditydroxyvitamin D, 16-85 pai. (41.6-160.0 pmol)
Estradiol 10-40 py/mt. (8.7-146.8 pmol) (rate);
10-180 pg/mL. (6.7-€60.8 pmol oliculr, ferme)
100-300 p/m. (867.1-1101.8 pmoVly (mideyce, female;
40-200 pg/mL (146.8-738.2 pmol) (tea, eal)
<20 pg/mL. (<73.4 pmoUL) (pestmenopaueal, eal)
Estrone 10-60 pail (37.0-221.9 pmol) (mate)
17-200 pa/mi.(62.9-739.6 pmol oremenopausal femal)
7-40 lil. @5:8-147.9 pmoUL) (postmenopausal femal)
@-Fetopetein- = -<6 ng/ml (<6 yo)
Follicle-stmulating hormone (FSH). —
1.0-180 miUimL (1.0-13.0 UA} (mate
60 mL/min per 1.73.m?
S:Hydroxyindole acetic acd 2-9 mg/24 h(10.5-47-1 pi/8)
ledine fandom) S100 ug
{1 Ketosteroids 6.0-21.0 mg24h 20.8-72.9 pmol (mae),
‘40-17.0 mg/24h (13.9-58.0 uml) (female)
Metanepivine fractionation
Metanepiine ——~
Noretanephrine:
<10 ug/28 n
~<400 24 h (2028 nmol
2900 4924 h (4914 row
1000 y9/24h (<5260 nmol)
450-1150 mOsnvkg (150-1150 mmoVkg)
-<40 mg/24 h (456 mmole)
19-13 g/24h (29.1-42.0 mous)
17-77 mEgi28 (17-77 omoleh
8 ESAP 2018Sodum.
rie asia
40-217 mEg/24h (40-217 mmo
-<800 me/24 h (<4.7 mmol
Saliva
‘Cortisol salivary), mcg
<0.13 pic (<3.6 mot)
‘Semen
Semen analyse
220 nillon spermvimb; >60% motility
acm
ACE inhibitor
orticotrapin
_angotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
alanine aminovaneteras0
aspartate aminotransferase
body mass indox
central nervous system
‘computed tomography
-dehydreopiandrostorone
enycroepiandrosterone sulfate
sdeoxyribonuclee acid
duahenesgy xray absorptiometry
Food and Drug Acinistation
fine-needle aspiration biopsy
‘olcle-stmuiatng hormone
“growth hornene
‘grovth hormone-reieasing hormone
‘oenadotropin-elasing hormone
human chosionie gonadotropin
high-density ipoprotein
human immunedeficioncy virus
coenzyme A reductase inhibitor
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ESAP 2018 910 ESAP 2018—QUESTIONS
ENDOCRINE
SELF-ASSESSMENT
PROGRAM
2018
Part I‘A 59-year-old man with an 18-year history of diabetes mellitus is being treated with insulin glargine and
metformin, He has had longstanding hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and renal insufficiency, but no previous
heart attack or stroke. His review of systems is negative. He stopped smoking cigarettes 2 years ago. He asks for
recommendations to help him reduce his risk of a cardiovascular event. Both his father and patemal uncle have
diabetes and developed coronary artery disease requiring stenting.
His medication regimen is as follows: insulin glargine, 36 units at bedtime; metformin, 500 mg twice daily;
atorvastatin; lisinopril; hydrochlorothiazide; and amlodipine.
(On physical examination, his blood pressure is 138/82 mm Hg and pulse rate is 88 beats/min. His height is
73.5 in (186.7 cm), and weight is 247 Ib (112 kg) (BMI = 32.1 kg/m’). Eye examination reveals bilateral retinal
microaneurysms. On cardiac examination, he has a regular rate and rhythm, a loud S,, no S,, and no murmurs.
‘There are no carotid bruits. His abdomen is obese with no striae or renal bruits. On neurologic examination, there is
symmetric decreased light touch and vibration sense in both feet.
Laboratory test results:
Hemoglobin A, = 8.3% (4.0%-5.6%) (67 mmolimol [20-38 mmol/mol])
Fasting glucose ~ 142 mg/dL (70-99 mg/AL) (SI: 7.9 mmoVL [3.9-5.$ mmoVL])
Serum urea nitrogen = 31 mg/aL (8-23 mg/dL) (St: L1.1 mmol/L (2.9-8.2 mmoV/L})
Creatinine = 1.8 mg/dL (0.7-1.3 mg/aL) (St: 159.1 wmoVL [61.9-114.9 wmol/L))
Estimated glomerular filtration rate = 40 mL/min per 1.73 m (60 mL/min per 1.73 m?)
Liver function, normal
You decide to add therapy. Which of the following is the best agent for this patient?
Premeal aspart insulin
Glipizide
‘Acarbose
Sitagliptin
Liraglutide
moow>
You are asked to evaluate a 24-year-old man who collapsed during an outdoor music festival 3 days earlier.
Since his arrival at the hospital, he has developed intractable hypoglycemia, which has required a continuous
10% dextrose infusion. He has no notable medical history. He takes no regular prescribed medications, but he
did consume amphetamines while at the music festival, His mother has type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with
glibenclamide and metformin,
On physical examination, he is alert and oriented. He is centrally obese with some purple striae over
his abdominal wall and inner thighs. His height is 70 in (177.8 cm), and weight is 224 Ib (101.8 kg) (BMI =
32.1 kg/m’), His blood pressure is 148/99 mm Hg, and pulse rate is 90 beats/min.
Laboratory test results (on 10% dextrose infusion):
Sodium = 135 mEq/L (136-142 mEq/L) (SI: 135 mmoV/L [136-142 mmoVL])
Potassium = 4.2 mEq/L (3.5-5.0 mEa/L) (St: 4.2 mmoVL [3.5-5.0 mmoVL))
Serum urea nitrogen = 14 mg/dL (8-23 mg/dL.) (SI: 5.0 mmoV/L [2.9-8.2 mmol/L])
Creatinine = 0.9 mg/AL.(0.7-1.3 mgldL) (SI: 79.6 urnoV/L [61.9-1149 ymoV/L])
Glucose = $3 mg/al (70-99 mg/dL (SI: 2.9 mmol/L [3.9-5.5 mmoV/L])
Insulin = 0.2 ulUlmL (1.4-14.0 ulUimL) (SI: 1.4 pmoVL.[9.7-97.2 pmoVL})
C-peptide = 0.1 ng/mL (0.9-4.3 ng/mL) (St: 0.03 nmoV/L 0.30-1.42 nmoVL))
B-Hydronybutyrate= 0.12 mg/aL. (<3 mg/dL) (Sk: 11.5 pmoV/. [<300 jmoV/L])
TSH~ 1.4 m{UML (055.0 mIU/L)
Free T,= 1.2 ng/4L.(0.8-1.8 ng/dL) (SI: 15.4 pmol/L (10.30-23.17 pmol/L)
Early morning serum cortisol = 24 yg/dL (5-25 pg/L) (SI: 662.1 nmol/L [137.9-689.7 nmoV/L])
ESAP 2018—QUESTIONS 11CT of the abdomen is shown (see image).
Which of the following tests is most likely to reveal the cause of
this patint’s hypoglycemia?
‘ACTH stimulation test
Arterial calcium stimulation test
Urinary toxicology sereen
Plasma sulfonylurea screen
Serum IGF-2 to IGF-I ratio
moop>
You are asked to consult on a 43-year-old woman with a history of hypocalcemia. Sensorineural hearing
loss was diagnosed at birth, This has progressed to 90% hearing loss and she requires multiple hearing aids.
During evaluation for a syncopal event 10 years ago, she was noted to have hypocalcemia. At that time, her total
calcium concentration was 5.3 mg/dL. (8.2-10.2 mg/dL) (SI: 1.3 mmol/L [2.1-2.6 mmol/L}). She has since been on
calcium and calcitriol supplementation.
‘When she is fatigued or when she forgets to take her calcium supplements, she occasionally notes diffuse pedal
spasms and “Charlie horses” running up and down her legs. She has no perioral nutnbness or other paresthesias
and she has had no seizures or arrhythmias since she has been on supplementation. Other medical problems include
hypothyroidism and a history of ovarian cysts. Ultrasonography has documented that she has small kidneys. Both
her daughter and her granddaughter have renal anomalies. She also reports a stillborn birth at 26 weeks’ gestation
due to renal dysplasia.
On physical examination, she is well nourished. Her height is 63 in (160 cm), and weight is 141 Ib (64.1 ke)
(BMI = 25 kg/m’). Her blood pressure is 108/60 mm Hg, and pulse rate is 83 beats/min. Neck examination reveals
a small, firm thyroid gland, She has brisk reflexes. Her examination findings are otherwise unremarkable.
Her current medications include calcitriol, 0.25 meg daily; calcium carbonate, 1000 mg twice daily; and
levothyroxine, 75 meg daily.
Laboratory test results
Serum total calcium = 80 mg/dl (8.2-10.2 mg/dL) (Sk: 2.0 mmoVL [21-26 mmoVL})
Tonized calcium = 3.73 mg/dL. (4.60-5.08 mg/dL) (SI: 0.93 mmol/L [1.2-1.3 mmoVL))
Phosphate = 4.0 mgidl (2.3-4.7 mp/dL) (Sk: 1.3 mmoVL[0.7-1.5 mmoV/L])
Serum ereatinine = 0.99 mg/dL. (06-1.1 mg/dL (SI: 87.5 pmol/L. [53.0-97.2 umoVL))
Alkaline phosphatase = 77 U/L (50-120 U/L) (SI 13 wkavL[0.84-2.00 pkav/L])
PTH = 16 pg/ml (10-65 pa/mL) (Sk: 16 ng/L [10-65 ng/L)
Urinary calcium = 35 mg/24 h (100-300 mg/24 h) (SI: 0.9 mmoVd [2.5-7.5 mmolid})
Which of the following is the most likely cause of her hypocalcemia?
Abnormality in the calcium-sensing receptor
Abnormal parathyroid development
PTH resistance
Autoimmune destruction of the parathyroid glands
Wilson disease
moOm>
‘A43-year-old woman with a history of hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease returns to see you
1 year after sleeve gastrectomy. You initially met her 2 years ago for evaluation and management of her
medically complicated obesity. After a complete evaluation, you recommended she undergo bariatric surgery.
‘The patient was reluctant to have Roux-en-Y gastric bypass because her sister had multiple complications after
the same procedure. The patient instead elected to have a sleeve gastrectomy, and her BMI decreased from 44 to
28 kg/m’. The patient is pleased with her weight loss, but reports dysphagia with solids and epigastric pain. Also,
she frequently feels nauseated and has had | episode of vomiting,
42 ESAP 2018—QUESTIONSOn physical examination, her vital signs are stable, abdomen is soft, bowel sounds are present, and there is no
focal tenderness.
Given her symptoms, which of the following should be performed next?
Esophageal pH testing
Upper gastrointestinal series
‘Abdominal ultrasonography
Abdominal CT
Gastric emptying study
ronm>
422. yearold woman comes fo you fo follow-up of androgen insensitivity. The patient was found to have
female genitalia at birth despite amniocentesis demonstrating a 46,XY karyotype. An elevated testosterone
level was documented. At age 12 years, she underwent vaginal reconstruetion/dilatation. The family elected not to
have the patient undergo orchiectomy and the gonadal tissue remained in the abdomen. As an adult, the patient has
Not chosen to undergo orchiectomy based on her fear of decreased libido and her belief that the risks of malignancy
are lower than those reported.
On physical examination, her blood pressure is 110/80 mm Hg, Her height is 69 in (175.3 cm), and weight is
147 Ib (66.8 kg) (BMI = 21.7 kg/m"). On skin examination, she has no axillary or pubic hair. Her breasts are Tanner
stage 5. No masses are noted on abdominal examination, Pelvic examination reveals a vaginal length of 1.5 cm.
Which of the following tests is the most important for follow-up in this patient who does not
desire gonadectomy?
‘Abdominal ultrasonography
a-Fetoprotein measurement
hCG measurement
‘Testosterone measurement
Bone density scan
roam>
A 67-year-old woman who was diagnosed with Hashimoto thyroiditis 3 years ago presents to the clinic with
a 4-week history of progressive confusion and cognitive decline. Her husband reports dramatic deterioration
in her symptoms over the preceding 5 days with disorientation, falls, and inability to perform routine tasks. Her
appetite has been poor and she has lost 11 Ib (5 kg). Her medical history includes celiae disease and hypertension.
She smokes 20 cigarettes daily but does not drink alcohol. She follows a gluten-free diet, and her medications
include levothyroxine, 100 meg daily; aspirin; sertraline; and a thiazide diuretic.
On physical examination, her height is 66 in (167.6 cm) and weight is 123 Ib (55.8 kg) (BMI = 19.9 kg/m).
Her blood pressure is 124/78 mm He, and pulse rate is 92 beats/min. She is afebrile. She is disorientated and
agitated. She has a coarse tremor of the upper and lower limbs. There is no palpable thyroid enlargement.
Neurologic examination reveals tremor and ankle clonus with bilateral hyperreflexia and normal plantar responses.
Her gait is unsteady and her speech is slurred.
Laboratory test results:
‘Complete blood cell count, normal
Renal, liver, and calcium profile, normal
(C-reactive protein = <3.0 mg/L (0.8-3.1 mg/L) (SI: <28.57 nmol/L. [7.62-29:52 nmol/L])
‘TSH=23 mIUML (0.5-5.0 mIU/L)
Free T, = 1.4 ng/L (0.8-1.8 ng/dL) (SI: 18.02 pmoV/L [10:30-23.17 pmol/L])
‘TPO antibodies = 260 IU/mL. (<2.0 1U/mL) (Sk: 260 KIU/L [<2.0 KIL/L])
Urine dipstick and microscopy: normal
Cerebrospinal fluid examination: elevated protein concentration, no oligoclonal bands, otherwise normal
Urine and blood bacterial cultures: no growth after 48 hours
Cerebrospinal fluid bacterial cultures: no growth
ESAP 2018—QUESTIONS 13Cerebrospinal fuid viral PCR: negative for herpes simplex types 1 and 2, varicella zoster, cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr
virus, adenovirus, enterovirus, and polyoma virus
Serology for HIV and syphilis: negative
‘Vasculitis screen: negative
Chest radiography and brain CT do not reveal any abnormalities. She is admitted to the hospital and started
empirically on broad-spectrum antibiotics and acyclovir. Twenty-four hours following admission, she has 3 brief
tonic-clonic seizures, and electroencephalography shows diffuse slow-wave activity, Brain MRI is unremarkable.
‘Anticonvulsant agents are initiated, She remains confused with periods of agitation after 72 hours.
Which of the following is the best next step?
Increase the levothyroxine dosage to 125 meg daily
Start high-dosage glucocorticoid treatment
Recommend treatment with plasmapheresis,
Start treatment with intravenous immunoglobulins
Start treatment with liothyronine (T;)
POOD>
‘A.20-year-old man presents to the emergeney department with diabetic ketoacidosis. Type 1 diabetes mellitus
‘was diagnosed at age 10 years, and he has a history of moderate glycemic control. His insulin regimen
consists of insulin glargine, 30 units each moming, and insulin aspart, 8 to 10 units with each meal. He uses insulin
pens for both glargine and aspart. He keeps his insulin aspart pen on his person. The unused box of insulin aspart
pens, as well as his insulin glargine, is kept in the refrigerator at his house. His blood glucose values usually range
from 150 t0 200 mg/dL. (8.3-11.1 mmol/L).
‘One week before admission, he noticed that his blood glucose started to inctease to the range of 250 to
300 mg/dL (13.9-16.7 mmol/L), with no change in his diet or his usual insulin doses. Over the next 5 days, he took
‘multiple additional doses of insulin aspart, 10 units at a time. His glucose transiently dropped by 20 to 30 mg/dL.
(.1-1.7 mmol/L) with each dose, but would return to the range of 250 to 300 mg/dL within 3 hours. On the day
before admission, he noticed worsening fatigue, polyuria, and polydipsia. He never tests his urine for ketones.
‘There is no sign of infection or other precipitant. He had a previous episode of diabetic ketoacidosis 7
‘months ago for which no cause was found. He states that he does not use recreational drugs and has not recently
consumed alcohol. He was under the care of a pediatric endocrinologist until age 18 years, but he has not seen an
‘endocrinologist since then. His primary care physician prescribes his insulin.
Which of the following is the most important next step?
‘Identify an endocrinologist who takes the patient’s insurance and is willing to see him
Initiate insulin pump therapy
Initiate continuous glucose monitoring
Change from insulin glargine to insulin detemir
[Ask the patient how the insulin was initially stored after picking it up from the pharmacy
roa
8 ‘A 67-year-old man with a history of prostate cancer is referred for evaluation of osteoporosis. He underwent
prostatectomy 6 years ago and started leuprolide. One year ago, leuprolide was stopped and abiraterone with
prednisone, $ mg daily, was started because of progression to lymph nodes. He has no history of fractures or height
loss. He does not eat much dairy, nor does he take calcium or vitamin D supplements.
‘On physical exemination, his blood pressure is 119/67 mm Hig and pulse rate is $5 beats/min. His height is
71 in (180 em), and weight is 257 Ib (116.8 kg) (BMI = 35.8 kg/m’), There is no evidence of cushingoid features
or kyphosis.
Laboratory test results:
‘Serum urea nitrogen = 39 mg/dL (8-23 mg/dL) (SI: 13.9 mmoVL [2.9-8.2 mmol/L})
Creatinine = 1.8 mg/dL. (0.7-1.3 mg/dL) (St: 159.1 pmoVL (61.9-114.9 umol/L])
414 ESAP 2018—QUESTIONSEstimated glomerular filtration rate = 28 mL/min per 1.73 m? (260 mL/min per 1.73 m')
Calcium = 9.6 mgidL (82-10.2 mg/AL) (SI: 2.4 mmol/L [2.1-2.6 mmol/L)
Phosphate = 4.0 mg/dL. (2.3-4.7 mgidL) (SI: 1.3 mmol/L (0.7-1.5 mmol/L])
Albumin = 3.9 g/dL. (3.5-5.0 gidL) (SI: 39 giL [35-50 g/L])
‘Total testosterone = <20 ng/L. (300-900 ng/dL) (SI: 0.7 nmol/L (10.4-31.2 nmoV/L])
25-Hydroxyvitamin D = 16 ng/mL (25-80 ng/ml. [optimal]) (SI: 39.9 nmol/L [62.4-199.7 nmol/L)
Bone mineral density as determined by DXA is shown (see table),
Rogion TSe0re
LiLa spine: 28
Left total hip 7
Letttemoral neck [17
Right total hip 20
Right fomoral neck _|-2.2
Bone scan is negative for bone metastases.
After repleting vitamin D stores and recommending calcium supplementation, which of the
following is the best recommendation now?
‘A. Stop prednisone
B. Initiate denosumab
C. Initiate teriparatide
D. Initiate alendronate
E._ Initiate zoledronic acid
A previously healthy 20-year-old African American man comes to clinic for a follow-up visit. He was
hospitalized for treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis 4 months ago,
Laboratory test results at hospital admission
Plasma glucose = 748 mg/dl (70-99 mg/dL) (Sk: 41.5 mmol/L 3.9-5.5 mmol/L])
Bicarbonate = 10 mEq/L (21-28 mEq/L) (St: 10 mmol/L. (21-28 mEq/L)
22 mE (3-11 mEq/L.)
2 mg/dL (0.7-1.3 mg/dL.) (SI: 194.5 pmol/L [61.9-114.9 wmolL))
Estimated glomerular filtration rate = 34 mL/min per 1.73 m? (260 mL/min per 1.73 my
“Moderate ketones present in the serum
No obvious cause of the diabetic ketoacidosis was found. He was treated with intravenous fluids and a continuous
insulin infusion, The acidosis resolved and he was discharged on basal-bolus insulin, The total insulin dose at the
time of discharge was 1.0 units/kg per day.
He received diabetes education and has modified his diet. He has lost 22 Ib (10 kg) since hospital discharge.
The insulin doses have been gradually reduced over time. He is now administering 12 units of insulin glargine
at bedtime and 3 units of insulin aspart before breakfast and dinner (he only eats 2 meals per day). The 2-week
average glucose value is 107 mg/dL (5.9 mmol/L}. The fasting glucose values range from 79 to 106 mg/dL.
(4.459 mmol/L).
He has no other medical problems. He does not have hypertension or dyslipidemia, He does not drink alcohol
or smoke cigarettes. His mother, 2 of his 4 siblings, and other maternal relatives have a history of diabetes,
(On physical examination, his height is 73 in (185 em) and weight is 242 Ib (110 kg) (BMI = 31.9 kg/mm). His
blood pressure is 122/83 mm Hg, and pulse rate is 82 beats/min, He has central weight distribution, There is evidence
(of acanthosis nigricans. The cardiac, lung, abdominal, and neurologic findings on examination are all normal,
ESAP 2018—QUESTIONS 15Current laboratory test results (fasting):
Hemoglobin A,,= 5.8% (4.0%-5.67) (40 mmol/mol [20-38 mmol/mot))
Creatinine = 1.3 mg/dL. (0.7-1.3 mg/dL) Sk: 1149 pmol (619-1149 umoVL)
Estimated glomerular filtration rate = >60 mL/min per 1.73 m° 60 mL/min per 1.73 m*)
Electrolytes, normal
‘TSH, normal
C-peptide = 3.2 np/mL (0.9-4:3 ng/mL) (SI: 1.06 nmol/L. [0.30-1 42 nmol/L)
Glucose ~ 124 mg/dL (70-99 mg/d.) (SI: 6.9 mmoV/L [3.9-5.5 mmol)
Glutamic acid decarboxylase antibodies, undetectable
Which of the following is the best next step in treating this patient's diabetes?
Stop insulin aspart and start empagliflozin
Stop insulin aspart and start glimepiride
Stop all insulin and start metformin
Stop all insulin and instruct the patient to continue diet treatment alone
Continue the current insulin regimen
PonDD>
10 ome ‘consult on a 69-year-old woman with a history of high serum calcium noted on routine
laboratory testing over the past 2 years. She reports a progressive decline in her health, including an
unintentional 25-Ib (11.4-kg) weight loss, constipation, and joint pain. She had a dry cough for the last few years,
which improved with steroid nasal spray. She takes no over-the-counter supplements, specifically no calcium or
vitamin D. She has been avoiding dairy products. Her other medical problems include gastrointestinal reflux and
hypertension. There is no family history of calcium or parathyroid disorders.
Her current medications include valsartan, carvedilol, amlodipine, pantoprazole, and furosemide.
(On physical examination, she is a thin woman. Her height is 66.5 in (168.9 cm), and weight is 137 Ib (62.3 kg)
(BMI = 21.8 kg/n?). Her blood pressure is 148/61 mm Hg, and pulse rate is 62 beats/min
Laboratory test results:
‘Serum total calcium = 12.2 mg/dL (8.2-10.2 mg/dL)
(Sk 3.1 mmol [2.1-2.6 mmoVL})
Ionized calcium = 6.17 mgidL (4.60-5.08 mg/dL)
(Sk 1.5 mmol/L [1.2-1.3 mmoV/L})
Phosphate = 3.5 mg/dL (2.3.4.7 mg/dL)
(Sk 1.1 mmol/L [0.7-1.5 mmol/L)
‘Serum creatinine = 2.39 mg/dL (0.6-1.1 mg/dL)
(SI: 211.3 umoV/L [53.0-97.2 umoVL))
Estimated glomerular filtration rate = 32 mL/min per 1.73 m*
(260 mL/min per 1.73 m?)
PTH = 12 pg/mL (10-65 pg/mL) (SI: 12 ng/L [10-65 ng/L)
PTHrP =2.9 pg/mL (14-27 pg/mL) (SI: 2.9 ng/L [14-27 ng/L)
Magnesium = 2.7 mg/dL (1.5-2.3 mg/dL)
(Sk: 1.1 mmol/L [0.6-0.9 mmol/L)
25-Dihydroxyvitamin D = 30 ng/ml (25-80 ng/mL. [optimal])
(Sl: 74.9 nmoV/L (62.4-199.7 nmoVL])
1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D = 84.9 pg/mL. (16-65 pg/mL)
(SI: 221.7 pmol/L [41.6-169.0 pmoVL})
CT of the abdomen and chest shows ehronic-appearing interstitial
Jung disease and scattered lymph nodes most pronounced in the
abdomen (see images).
46 ESAP 2018—QUESTIONSIn addition to intravenous fluids, which of the following should be prescribed?
Cinacalcet,
Denosumab
Zoledronate
Prednisone
Raloxifene
Pooe>
11 Aés2ezeolt woman presents wth hypertension (180100 mm Hg), hirsutism, and hypokalemia
(potassium = 3.1 mEq/L [3.1 mmoV/L)). A 7-cm adrenocortical carcinoma with invasion of the inferior
vena cava is identified. She has numerous metastases to the liver and lungs, hypercortisolism causing Cushing
syndrome, and biochemical hyperandrogenism.
Laboratory test results:
Urinary free cortisol ~ 1750 pg/24b (4-50 yg/24 h) (ST: 4830 nmolld [11-138 nml/d))
0.6 ngimL per h (06-43 ng/mL perb)
4.0 nga (4.0-21.0 ng'dL) (Sk:
ESAP 2018—QUESTIONS 171 ‘A 64-year-old woman is referred for possible lipid-lowering therapy. She notes that “high cholesterol” was
detected 15 years ago. Medical nutrition therapy was offered, and she was prescribed atorvastatin at that
time (dosage unknown) but she did not start it. She has a history of biopsy-proven primary biliary cirrhosis that is
‘treated with ursodiol and has been stable over many years. She takes no other medications. She walks 3 to 4 miles
several times a week and does Pilates twice a week. She does not smoke cigarettes, and she drinks 3 alcoholic
‘beverages weekly. In reviewing her family history, you learn that her father had a myocardial infarction and
2-vessel coronary artery bypass grafting at age 51 years and died after his second myocardial infarction at age 64
years. A paternal uncle died at age 42 years after a massive myocardial infarction, The patient has 2.adult daughters
‘who are reportedly healthy.
On physical examination, her blood pressure is 120/72 mm Hg. Her height is 64 in (162.5 em), and weight is
128 Ib (58.2 kg) (BMI = 22 kg/m?). There are no xanthomas or other remarkable findings.
Laboratory test results (sample drawn while fasting)
Total cholesterol = 270 mg/dL (<200 mg/l. foptimal]) (Sk: 6.99 mmoV/L [<5.18 mmoVL})
LDL cholesterol = 163 mg/dL (<100 mg/L [optimal]) (SI: 4.22 mmol/L [<2.59 mmol/L)
‘Triglycerides = 89 mg/dL (<150 mg/aL [optimal] (SI: 1.01 mmoV/L [<3.88 mmol/L)
HDL cholesterol = 89 mgicl (60 mg/AL. [optimal] (SI: 2.31 mmol/L (1.55 mmoVL))
Non-HDL-cholesterol = 181 mg/dl. (<130 mg/AL [optimal]) (Sk: 4.69 mmol/L [<3.37 mmoVL)
‘Apolipoprotein B= 132 mg/dL. (50-110 mg/dL) (SI: 1.32 g/L [0.5-1.1 wL})
Lipoprotein(a) = 14 mg/dL (<30 mg/dL) (SI: 5.14 mol/L [£1.07 wmol/L})
Hemoglobin A, ,= 5.9% (4.0%-5.6%) (41 mmoV/mol [20-38 mmot/mol))
‘TSH = 3.2 mIUIL (0.5-5.0 mIUIL)
Liver function, normal
According to the 2013 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association atherosclerotic cardiovascular
disease risk calculator, her calculated 10-year risk is 4.2%.
Which of the following should you recommend as the best next step in this patient's,
management?
No medication needed, recommend low-fat diet
Colesevelam
Ezetimibe
Astatin
Metformin
moOp>
144 54-year-old man is referred to you after a low serum testosterone concentration (120 ng/L.
[4.2 nmoV/L}) was identified during the workup of new-onset erectile dysfunction. He has noted no change
in weight and no new headache pattem. He has no history of hypertension or diabetes mellitus.
‘On physical examination, his blood pressure is 128/75 mm Hg. His height is 69 in (175.3 em), and weight is
177 Ib (80.5 kg) (BMI = 26.1 kg/m). Examination findings are normal. Testes are 10 mL bilaterally. Formal visual
field testing shows a mild bitemporal defect.
Laboratory test results:
0 mIU/mL. (1.0-9.0 mIU/mL) (SI: 2.0 1U/L [1.0-9.0 IU/L)
FSH = 4.2 mIU/mL (1.0-13.0 m[UimL) (Sk: 4.2 1U/L [1.0-13.0 1U/L])
= 81 ng/mL (4-23 ng/mL) (SI: 3.5 nmoVL [0.17-1.00 nmoV/L)
1 gid (5-25 g/dL) (SI: $79.3 nmoVL [137.9-689.7 nmoV/L])
‘TSH, normal
IGF-1, normal
48 ESAP 2018—QUESTIONSPituitary MRI shows a 2.3 x 2.2-cm solid mass with suprasellar
extension (see image). The optic chiasm is displaced upwards.
Which of the following is the most appropriate next
management step?
Measure macroprolactin
Start therapy with bromocriptine or cabergoline
Refer to neurosurgery
Start testosterone therapy
Measure a subunit
moom>
4B Nonaressked to sec 25-year man with history of intermittent hyperalemia and kidney stones. He was
first noted to have high calcium levels on routine blood work as a teenager, but this resolved on subsequent
testing. Over the last 8 years, his serum calcium has ranged from 10.2 to 11.3 mg/dL (2.6-2.8 mmol/L). Although
he states that he currently takes no calcium, vitamin A, or vitamin D, he does frequent health food stores for other
supplements. He reports at least 5 episodes of kidney stones in the last 2 years, Otherwise he feels well, his weight has
been stable, and he has not experienced night sweats or fatigue. A recent chest x-ray was normal. His medical history is
otherwise unremarkable and he takes no medications. There is no family history of calcium disorders.
Laboratory test results:
Serum total calcium = 10.7 mg/dL (8.2-10.2 mg/dL) (SI: 2.7 mmol/L (2.1-2.6 mmolL})
Tonized calcium = 5.1 mg/d. (4.60-5.08 mg/dL) (SI: 1.3 mmoV/L [1.2-1.3 mmoV/L])
Phosphate = 2.9 mg/dL. (2.3-4,7 mg/dL) (SI: 0.9 mmoV/L [0.7-1.5 mmoV/L])
‘Magnesium = 2.4 mg/AL (1.5-2.3 mg/dL) (SI: 1.0 mmol/L [0.6-0.9 mmoV/L])
‘Serum creatinine = 1.94 mg/dL. (0.6-1.1 mg/dL) (SI: 171.5 wmoVL [53.0-97.2 moV/L])
PTH =7 pe’mL (10-65 pg/mL) (SI: 7 ng/L [10-65 ng/L)
PTHsP = <15 pg/mL (14-27 pg/mL) (SI: <1.5 ng/L [14-27 ng/L])
25-Hydroxyvitamin D = 24 ng/mL ({optimal] 25-80 ng/mL) (ST: 59.9 nmoV/L [62.4-199.7 nmol/L])
1,25-Dihyéroxyvitamin D = 112 pg/mL (16-65 pg/mL) (SI: 291.2 pmol/L [41.6-169.0 pmol/L])
24,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D = <0.3 ng/mL (1.6-9.1 ngimL)
Angiotensin-converting enzyme = 11 U/L (9-67 U/L)
Which of the following is most likely the cause of this patient's hypercalcemia?
‘Overingestion of over-the-counter cholecaleiferol
Sarcoidosis
Lymphoma
Inactivating mutation in the CYP244I gene
Inactivating mutation in the CASR gene
Foom>
1G AS7yeatld man with a history ot hypertension, severe osteoarthritis, chronic fatigues, hypothyroidism,
type 2 diabetes mellitus, and obesity comes to see you for assistance with weight loss. His diabetes
is managed with a multiple daily injection regimen, and his last hemoglobin A, measurement was 7.0%
(53 mmol/mol). The patient has severe osteoarthritis in both knees, which limits his activity. For the past 12 months
he has been using an electric wheelchair because of severe pain when he stands.
On physical examination, his height is 67 in (170 em) and weight is 273 Ib (124 kg) (BMI ~ 42.8 kg/m)
His blood pressure is 130/85 mm Hg, and pulse rate is 84 beats/min, Pulmonary and cardiovascular examination
findings are unremarkable. He has reduced range of motion and crepitus bilaterally on knee examination
Given his current BMI, an orthopedic surgeon deemed that he was not a surgical candidate for knee replacement
at this time, The surgeon has agreed to operate once his BMI is below 40 kg/m?, which corresponds to a body weight
Jess than 253 tb (<115 kg). During your evaluation, the patient tells you he is interested in a weight-loss program that
will help him quickly achieve weight loss, so he can proceed with knee replacement as soon as possible.
ESAP 2018—QUESTIONS 19Which of the following treatment recommendations would you suggest?
Very low-calorie diet
Low-carbohydrate diet
Lorcaserin
Phentermine
Liraglutide
moog
17 ‘48-year-old woman with a 26-year history of type 1 diabetes mellitus follows a basal-bolus insulin
injection regimen with insulin glargine at bedtime and premeal insulin lispro. She asks whether one of the
newer long-acting insulins would improve her glycemic control. She adjusts insulin lispro doses on the basis of the
carbohydrate content of her meals and her measured glucose level. She has tried to maintain tight control sinee her
diagnosis. Diabetes complications have been limited to stable, mild background retinopathy. She measures glucose
levels 6 t08 times daily, always boluses before meals, and closely assesses the carbohydrate content of her meals,
Her hemoglobin A,, measurement today is 7.3% (4.0%-5.6%) (SI: 56 mmol/mol [20-38 mmol/mol]).
Data downloaded from her glucose meter for the past 2 weeks show average premeal glucose levels of
132 mg/dL (7.3 mmoV/L) and average postmeal glucose levels of 168 mg/dL (9.3 mmol/L), with moderate glucose
variability. Seven percent of the readings are below 70 mg/dL (<3.9 mmolL).
‘Switching her regimen from insulin glargine to insulin degludec would be expected to result in
reduced:
Postmeal glucose
Hemoglobin A,,
Nocturnal hypoglycemia
Frequency of injections
Microvascular complications
room
1 8 ‘A 21-year-old woman presents to the adult clinic for transition of care with a history of congenital adrenal
hyperplasia. She has no medical records but reports that she was diagnosed at age 2 months when she
required genitoplasty for fused labia. She has been maintained on hydrocortisone, 15 mg in the morning and 10 mg,
in the evening. She has never required mineralocorticoids. She underwent menarche at age 12 years and has had
regular menstrual eycles,
On physical examination, her blood pressure is 148/90 mm Hg and pulse rate is 63 beats/min, Her height is 62 in
(157.5 cm), and weight is 172 Ib (78.2 kg) (BMI = 31.5 kg/mm’), She has acne scars and hyperpigmentation, but no
hirsutism. She has no supraclavicular or dorsal cervical adiposity. Breast development is Tanner stage 5. Abdominal
examination reveals no striae. Pelvic examination reveals Tanner stage 5 pubic hair development and no masses.
Laboratory test results:
‘Testosterone = 183 ng/dL. (8-60 ng/AL) (SI: 6.35 nmoVL [0.3-2.1 nmol/L])
Androstenedione ~ 1090 ng/dlL (80-240 ng/AL) (SI: 38.06 nmoV/L [2.79-8.38 nmol/L])
DHEA-S = 165 jg/dL (44-332 ugidL) (SI: 4.47 pmol/L [1.19-9.00 umoV/L])
I7-Hydroxyprogesterone = 857 ng/dl. (<285 ng/dL) (SI: 26.0 nmol/L [<8.64 nmoV/L})
11-Deoxycortisol = 22,400 ng/L (<33 ng/dL) (Sk: 647.4 nmoV/L [£0.95 nmoVL)
11-Deoxyeorticosterone = 484 ng/dL (<10 ng/dL) (Sk: 14,6 nmoVL [<0.30 nmol/L})
Progesterone = 1.5 ng/mL (
D4 A 2yeold man witha history of congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism is transferring his
endocrine care to your practice. Hypogonadism was diagnosed at age 15 years when he demonstrated no
signs of pubertal development. At that time, his testicular volumes were 5 mL each and he had a normal sense of
smell. Genetic testing revealed a mutation in the GINRHR gene. Puberty was induced with GnRH therapy, which he
received for several years, He has been self-administering intramuscular testosterone esters since starting college.
‘The patient is sexually active with a female partner. He reports a normal libido and erectile function and has
no gynecomastia. He is somewhat bothered by changes in his mood several days before his scheduled testosterone
injection. He is curious as to whether he is fertile but does not desire children in the next few years.
His only current medication is testosterone cypionate, 150 mg intramuscularly every 2 weeks.
Laboratory test result
‘Total testosterone 7 days afler an injection = 380 ng/dL. (300-900 ng/L) (SI: 13.2 nmol/L [10.4-31.2 amolL])
On physical examination, his blood pressure is 110/67 mm Hg. His height is 71 in (180 cm), and weight is 170 Ib
(77.3 kg) (BMI = 23.7 kp/m:). Testes are 8 mL bilaterally without any masses, and he is well viilized.
Which of the following would you recommend next?
Obtain a baseline semen analysis
Increase the dosage of the testosterone cypionate
Reassess his reproductive axis after stopping testosterone for 4 months
Switch to transdermal testosterone
Switch to hCG therapy
moop>
92% 29-yeat-old man presented with severe thyrotoxicosis | year ago. His presentation was complicated by
severe orbitopathy and underlying schizophrenia for which he had recently stopped taking his prescribed
medications. His endocrinologist recommended that he undergo thyroidectomy, but he clected to be treated with
antithyroid medications, He initially required 60 mg of methimazole daily to control his hyperthyroidism. His
thyroid status has varied considerably while on treatment with periods of both undertreatment and overtreatment.
However, recently he has been euthyroid while taking 5 mg of methimazole daily. The patient would now
like to begin a trial off antithyroid agents to see if he can remain euthyroid. He currently has no symptoms of
hyperthyroidism, except for some anxiety. He takes risperidone for his schizophrenia, He takes cholecalciferol for
itamin D deficiency, but he often forgets doses.
(On physical examination, his height is 69 in (175.3 cm) and weight is 136 Ib (61.8 kg) (BMI = 20.1 kg/m),
His blood pressure is 108/76 mm Hg, and pulse rate is 88 beats/min. He has moderate proptosis, but no signs of
active ophthalmopathy. His thyroid gland is slightly enlarged, but he has no bruit. His deep tendon reflexes are
normal. He exhibits restlessness and paces the room during his visit.
His thyroid function test results at the time of diagnosis and current values are shown (see table).
22 ESAP 2018—QUESTIONS‘Measurement Time of Assessment
[At Diagnosis Now
73H) 000% miu 1.6 miviL
Free, 37.0 ng/al (90.1 pmov)_[1.5 ng/a (19.3 pmav)
Total Ts 3800 ngia. (12.3 nov [140 ng/al (2.2 nmoVL)
Thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin | 400% 280%
Reference ranges: TSH, 055.0 miU: fee T, 08-18 ng (St:10.90-28.17 pmol} oa, 70-200 gic
(Gi 1198-8.09 mov thyroiestmulatng mrmunoglobuin, 120% of basal acy.
Which of the following factors most directly predicts the likelihood that this patient will
experience relapse of his Graves disease while off antithyroid medication?
Vitamin D deficiency
Initial requirement for 60 mg methimazole
Variable adherence to taking medications
Orbitopathy
Current thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin titer
moom>
23 ‘A32-year-old man has a 12-year history of type | diabetes mellitus. Insulin pump therapy was initiated
7 years ago. He has had reasonable glycemic control, with hemoglobin A, levels ranging from 6.6% to
7.5% (49-58 mmol/mol) over the last 4 years. He has background retinopathy. The total insulin dose per day is
32.6 units; 34% is basal insulin and 66% is bolus and correctional insulin. He takes simvastatin, 20 mg daily. He
has 4 to 6 beers per week and does not smoke cigarettes.
He is raining fora half marathon, scheduled in 3 months. He runs between S and 12 miles in the late
afternoon, 6 days per week. He usually leaves his insulin pump on when he trains and does not adjust the rate
daring the activity. His glucose values are in the range of 113 to 160 mg/dl. (6.3-8.9 mmol/L) immediately after
‘most of his runs, He has noted that hypoglycemia occurs 5 to 12 hours after some of the more strenuous runs. He
does not have hypoglycemia unawareness, and there has never been a paramedic call to treat severe hypoglycemia.
He is able to treat these noctural hypoglycemic episodes, but he would like to avoid them if possible.
On physical examination, his height is 72 in (183 cm) and weight is 174 Ib (79.1 kg) (BMI = 23.6 kg/m)
His blood pressure is 112/72 mm Hg, and pulse rate is 56 beats/min. Examination findings are normal except for
several tiny dot hemorrhages noted in the left eye.
Laboratory test results:
Hemoglobin A,,~ 7.1% (4.0%-5.6%) (54 mmoVmol [20-38 ramot/mol})
Creatinine = 1,0 mg/dL (07-13 mg/dL.) (SI: 88.4 ymoVL. (61.9-114.9 ymoV/L])
Estimated glomeruar filtration rate =>90 mLimin pr 1.73 m? (>60 mLimin per 1.73 m)
Electrolytes, normal
Which of the following is the best treatment option for this patient?
Ingest carbohydrates to increase glucose to >170 mg/dL (>9.4 mmol/L) before each strenuous run
Lower the basal insulin rate by 50% before each strenuous run
‘Skip the premeal bolus for the meal after the run
Lower the basal rate for 7 hours after each strenuous run, starting at bedtime
Remove the pump before each run and restart the pump after the run
moom>
ESAP 2018—QUESTIONS 23D4 vox asked to evaluate a 60-year-old postmenopausal woman for osteoporosis, which has worsened
despite pharmacotherapy. Her first fracture was an elbow fracture in elementary school when she fell
‘on the playground. Her medical history is remarkable for back pain secondary to degenerative disease. Her
dental history is extensive, She lost her first baby tooth at age 4 years, and she has recently had loosening of her
permanent teeth, She has had significant dental work for caries, abscesses, and cracked teeth, At age 55 years, @
screening bone density assessment showed a femoral neck T score of -2.7 and an invalid result in the spine due
to artifact from her arthritis and slight scoliosis. She was prescribed weekly risedronate because of additional risk
factors for fracture, including a family history of hip fracture and personal history of spontaneous and recurrent
metatarsal stress fractures. Follow-up bone densitometry 2 years later showed a 3% decline in hip bone mineral
density despite reported adherence to the medication, Daily teriparatide injections were prescribed, and despite
adherence to the regimen for the past 18 months, she has sustained additional metatarsal fractures, an winar styloid
fracture, and a humerus fracture from lifting her infant granddaughter. Her bone pain has worsened and she now
requires a cane.
Her current medications include teriparatide, 20 mg daily; calcium carbonate, 600 mg twice daily; and
cholecaleiferol, 800 1U daily.
Laboratory test results:
Calcium = 10.2 mg/dL (2.55 mmol/L) (8.2-10.2 mg/dL) (SI: 2.6 mmoVL [2.1-2.6 mmoV/L])
Phosphate = 4.0 mg/dL (2.3-4.7 mg/L) (Sk: 1.3 mg/dL [0.7-1.5 mmol/L)
PTH =55 pg/ml. (10-65 pg/mL) (SI: $5 ng/L [10-65 ng/L.])
‘Alkaline phosphatase = 27 U/L (50-120 U/L) (SI: 0.5 pkat/L [0.84-2.00 ukavL])
25-Hydroxyvitamin D = 32 ng/mL (25-80 ng/mL. {optimal]) (SI: 79.9 nmol/L [62.4-199.7 nmol/L)
Creatinine = 0,9 mg/dl. (0.6-1.1 mg/dL) (SI: 79.6 mol/L (33.0-97.2 moVL})
Urinary N-telopeptide = 18 nmol BCE/mmol ereat
Given her worsening clinical scenario on teriparatide, which of the following options would you
recommend now?
‘A. Subcutaneous asfotase alfa
B. Subcutaneous denosumab
CC. Intravenous zoledronate
D. Oral raloxifene
E. Nasal caleitonin spray
25 'A47-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with ketoacidosis. Diabetes mellitus was
diagnosed at age 35 years. She was initially treated with oral agents, and this regimen was continued
‘with good glycemic control until age 45 years. At that time, she was injured in a motor vehicle crash, Her exercise
‘vas subsequently limited, leading to a 20-Ib (9.1-kg) weight gain and worsening glycemic control, Insulin was
recommended, but she refused. Despite maximum dosages of metformin, glipizide, and sitagliptin, her hemoglobin
‘A,, level remained greater than 9% (75 mmol/mol). Five days ago, her physician prescribed canagliflozin, 100 mg
aily. In addition to the new medication, the patient initiated a low-carbohydrate diet (
DG Ais-zeurold man is refered by his primary care physician fr lipid management after presenting o
the emergency department with atypical chest pain a few weeks ago. Workup was negative for a cardiac
etiology of chest pain. He has only recently reinitiated health care after not seeing a physician for 8 years. He
recalls being told he had low HDL cholesterol 10 years ago, but he was never prescribed therapy. His primary
care physician recently diagnosed hypertension and prescribed nifedipine. He takes no other medications or
supplements. The patient does not smoke cigarettes and drinks 1 alcoholic beverage per week. He is adopted and
therefore no family history is known,
On physical examination, his blood pressure is 130/70 mm Hg. His height is 65.5 in (166.5 cm), and weight is
154 Tb (70 kg) (BMI = 25.2 kg/m’), No hepatosplenomegaly or xanthomas are noted on ex
Laboratory test results (sample drawn while fasting):
Total cholesterol = 137 mg/dL (<200 mg/dL [optimal] (SI: 3.55 mmol. [
26 ESAP 2018—QUESTIONSQO A St ye2.0ld woman presents with weight grin, muscle weakness, and insomnia, She describes gaining
25 Ib (11.4 kg) over the last 3 months despite dieting and exercise. During this time, she has also noted
difficulty sleeping and not having the strength to elimb stairs,
On physical examination, her blood pressure is 154/92 mm Hg and pulse rate is 90 beats/min. Her height
is 64 in (162.6 cm), and weight is 200 Ib (90.9 kg) (BMI = 34.3 kg/m’). She has truncal obesity, moon facies, a
dorsocervical fat pad, abdominal strze, and proximal muscle weakness
Laboratory test results:
Urinary free cortisol = 241 yg/24 h (4-50 g/24 h) (SI: 665.2 nmol/d [11-138 nmolid))
Morning ACTH = 75 pg/mL (10-60 pg/mL) (SI: 16.5 pmoVL (2.2-13.2 pmoV/L])
Morning serum cortisol = 43 g/dL (5-25 ug/L) (SI: 1186.3 nmoVL [137.9-689.7 nmol/L)
Ing dexamethasone suppression test, AM cortisol = 8.9 g/dL (245.5 nmol/L)
‘8.mg dexamethasone suppression test, AM cortisol = 2.1 pg/dl. (57.9 nmoV/L)
Review of her records shows that she underwent an abdominal
CT 4 months earlier when she presented with abdominal pain.
‘A 2.4-om right adrenal mass (5 Hounsfield units on unenhanced
attenuation) consistent with an adrenal adenoma was noted at
that time.
Which of the following is the most appropriate
next step?
Abdominal CT with adrenal washout protocol
Chest CT
Octreotide scan
Brain MRI
Adrenal venous sampling
roow>
30 You are consulted regarding a 56-year-old woman with a 10-year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus. She
has a history of chronic pancreatitis for which she recently underwent partial pancreatectomy. Following
the procedure, she continued to experience nausea and epigastric pain with ingestion of food. There is no evidence
‘of gastric outlet obstruction, small-bowel obstruction, or other etiology for her symptoms.
Jjunal tube feeds via a gastrostomy-jejunostomy tube are initiated around the clock, She is tolerating this well,
and she has reached the goal rate in 24 hours. She is treated with a combination of insulin glargine, 20 units, and
supplemental scale (with regular insulin) every 6 hours. The regular insulin daily dose totals 10 to 14 units daily.
With this regimen, her blood glucose measurements are in the range of 130 to 160 mg/dL (7.2-8.9 mmol/L). You
are consulted regarding insulin management as the surgical team plans to change her to a nighttime tube feeding
regimen from 8 PM to 8 AM. Total calories in the nocturnal feeding regimen will be 80% of that in the 24-hour
regimen. The surgical team is hoping to discharge her home on this regimen.
Which of the following regimens would be most appropriate for treating hyperglycemia
associated with tube feeds in this patient?
A. Maintain the current regimen of insulin glargine and supplemental scale with regular insulin every 6 hours
B, Switch to NPH insulin at the start of tube feeds and use supplemental scale with regular insulin every
6 hours
Maintain insulin glargine, 20 units, but use supplemental scale with insulin aspart every 6 hours
Stop long-acting insulin and use only insulin aspart every 4 hours
‘Stop long-acting insulin and use only supplemental scale with regular insulin every 6 hours,
ron
ESAP 2018—QUESTIONS 273 A 32-year-old man seeks further management of advanced
papillary thyroid cancer. At age 11 years, he was treated for
Hodgkin lymphoma with chemotherapy and mantle radiotherapy.
Papillary thyroid carcinoma with neck node involvement was diagnosed
2 years ago (American Joint Committee on Cancer stage T3 NIb MO),
‘and he underwent total thyroidectomy and left lateral compartment neck
node dissection followed by radioactive iodine remnant ablation with a
100-mCi dose of "I. Six months after treatment, he developed recurrent
left cervical and mediastinal lymphadenopathy, as well as low-volume
lung metastases. He has received 3 doses of radioiodine therapy in the
last 18 months and has been given a total "'l dose of 550 mCi. He takes
levothyroxine, 175 meg daily, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
for increasing back and left-sided hip pain
On physical examination, his height is 71 in (180.3 om) and weight is « ”
172 Ib (78.2 kg) (BMI = 24 kg/m’). His blood pressure is 128/74 mm Hg," "
‘and pulse rate is 68 beats/min. He has a visible thyroidectomy scar but no
palpable thyroid enlargement and no palpable cervical lymphadenopathy.
Lang fields are clear fo auscultation, and he has tenderness over his,
lumbar spine and pelvic bones.
Laboratory test results:
‘TSH =<0.01 mIU/L (0.5-5.0 mU/L)
Free T,=2.1 ng/aL (27 pmol/L) (0.8+1.8 ng/L)
(SI: 27.0 pmol/L [10:30-23.17 pmol/L)
Unstimulated thyroglobulin = 738 ng/mL. (<0.1 ng'mL)
(Sl: 738 g/L) [<0.1 ng/L)
A®'L whole-body single-photon emission CT shows several areas of
marked iodine accumulation in the left supraclavicular fossa, the right
side of the mediastinum, the right hilum, and the right upper lung (see
image). PET-CT shows fluorodeoxyglucose-avid skeletal metastatic
disease in the right seapula, several ribs, thoracolumbar vertebra, pelvis,
the right vertebral body of LS, and the sacrum (see image).
Which of the following is the best next step?
‘An additional 150 mCi dose of "I
Systemic chemotherapy with doxorubicin and cisplatin
High-dosage glucocorticoids
‘Tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy
Thalidomide therapy
ronp>
32 1% old woman seeks treatment for infertility. She and her husband have been trying to conceive
for the past year without success. She had axillary and pubic hair development at age 11 years, but had no
breast development and never had spontaneous menses. Subsequently, she was treated with hormone replacement
therapy (estradiol and progesterone) starting at age 16 years, which induced breast development and menses. She
has no anosmia, hirsutism, acne, galactorrhea, headaches, or vasomotor flushes. She does not exercise and has no
history ofan eating disorder.
‘On physical examination, her blood pressure is 110/60 mm Hg, Her height is 62.5 in (158.8 em), and weight
is 114 Ib G18 kg) (BMI = 20.5 kg/m’). Her breast development is Tanner stage 5, and she has no masses or
galactorthea. Pelvic examination demonstrates Tanner stage 5 pubic hair, « small uterus, and nonpalpable ovaries.
28 ESAP 2018—QUESTIONSLaboratory test results:
LH= <1.0 mIU/mL (1.0-18.0 mIU/mL) (SE <1.0 1U/L [1.0-18.0 IU/L),
FSH = <2.0 m{U/ml (2.0-12.0 mIU/mL) (SI: <2.0 TU/L [2.0-12.0 IU/L)
Estradiol = <10 pg/mL (10-180 pg/mL) (SI: <36.7 pmoVL [36.7-560.8 pmol/L)
Prolactin = 10 ng/mL (4-30 ng/mL) (SI: 0.43 nmoV/L [0.17-1.30 nmoV/L])
‘TSH = 1.2 mIU/L (0.5-5.0 mIU/L)
Free T, = 0.9 ng/dL. (0.8-1.8 ng/dL) (SI: 11.6 pmol/L [10.30-23.17 pmolL])
Cortisol (8 AM) = 19.9 yo/dL (18 pg/L) (SI: $49.0 nmoV/L [>496.6 nmoV/L])
MRI of the pituitary and hypothalamus is normal,
Which of the following is the best treatment for this patient's infertility?
.. Estradiol and progesterone
Letrozole
A
B.
C. Clomiphene citrate
D.
E.
). Recombinant FSH
‘Human menopausal gonadotropin
BBQ Afr yesrold man is efecto you for management of obesity. Despite attempting lifestyle modifeation
for 6 months, he has not lost weight. His primary care physician prescribed phentermine, 37.5 mg
daily, and he has been taking this medication for 12 weeks. He reports a 12-Ib (5.5-kg) weight loss since starting
phentermine and is happy with the response. His only complaint has been increased insomnia, He has a history
of depression and hypertension but is otherwise healthy. His medications include lisinopril, 20 mg daily, and
fluoxetine, 20 mg daily.
On physical examination, his blood pressure is 148/92 mm Hg and pulse rate is 84 beats/min. His height is
(69.7 in (177 em), and weight is 264 Ib (120 kg) (BMI = 38.2 kg/m’). He is healthy appearing. He does not have a
rounded face, but he does have acanthosis nigricans on neck examination. There are no abdominal striae. The rest
of his examination findings are normal. His last hemoglobin A,, measurement at his primary care clinic 2 days ago
was 6.9% (52. mmol/mol).
In addition to continuing healthful eating and regular exercise, which of the following is the best
recommendation now?
Continue phentermine at the same dosage
Continue phentermine at the same dosage and add metoprolol, 50 mg twice daily
Stop phentermine and continue lifestyle modification
Stop phentermine and start lorcaserin, 10 mg twice daily
Stop phentermine and start liraglutide, increasing the dosage as tolerated to 3 mg daily
moOD>
BA. 4 38yesnold man presents to discuss his androgen levels. To years ago, he began weighing
program but was not satisfied with his muscle growth. He did some reading online and spoke with several
bodybuilders and fitness trainers. He decided to begin a compounded mixture of trenbolone, nandrolone, and
testosterone cypionate that he obtained online from another country. He administers this regimen via intramuscular
injection once weekly in addition to intramuscular hCG. While on this regimen, the patient has noticed increased
muscle mass, less fat mass, and increased libido. His significant other has commented that he is more aggressive at
times. The patient goes to the gym 5 to 6 days per week and drinks 4 alcoholic beverages per week.
He takes no prescription medications but does take several supplements for bodybuilding.
On physical examination, his blood pressure is 137/85 mm Hg. His height is 67 in (170 cm), and weight is,
202 Ib (92 kg) (BMI = 31.6 kg/m”). He is very muscular and has no gynecomastia. Testes are 15 mL bilaterally
without masses.
ESAP 2018—QUESTIONS 29Laboratory test results:
‘Total testosterone = 918 ng/L (300-900 ng/dL) (SI: 31.9 nmoVL [10.4-31.2 nmoVL])
Bioavailable testosterone = 767 ng/L. (128-430 ng/dL) (SI: 26.6 nmol/L (4.4-14.9 nmol/L)
On further questioning, the patient admits to taking something else. Which of the following is he
most likely taking?
Anastrozole
Clomiphene citrate
Recombinant FSH
Oxandrolone
Stanozolol
mooD>
3 ‘A 43-year-old woman is referred to you for “treatment-resistant hyperthyroidism.” Her primary care
physician diagnosed hyperthyroidism 6 months ago and methimazole was prescribed. Despite escalation
of her dosage, she remained biochemically hyperthyroid. Ultimately, the patient decided to discontinue her
antithyroid medication, as she felt worse while on therapy. Today, the patient feels well and has no symptoms of
hyperthyroidism,
On physical examination, her blood pressure is 125/76 mm Hg and pulse rate is 74 beats/min, Her height
{63 in (160 cm), and weight is 124 Ib (56.4 kg) (BMI = 22 kg/m’). Her thyroid gland is of normal size and texture,
She has no tremor of her outstretched hands and has normal patellar reflexes.
She does not take any prescribed medications. She does, however, take several over-the-counter
supplements and provides you with a list, which includes large doses of the following: ginkgo, biotin, valerian,
and bladderwrack,
Serial thyroid function blood test results are shown (see table).
‘Measurement ‘Time of Assessment
[E Months Ago [3 Months Ago | 2Months Ago Today
(No Therapy) _| (On Mathimazole) | (Increased Methimazole Dosage) | (No Therapy)
TSH oor mua [0.01 miu 0.02 mU/L (0.07 mivAL
Free, Banga [87 ng/dl 3.3 mg/dl ‘25 ngldl
Waspmeny [47.6pmony | 42.5 pmo) (45.0 pouty
Total, ‘S00 ng/aL. | 580 ng/L 560 ngial. SiO ng/dl
Tramorty [@a7nmovt) | @Snmolt) (@.9nmol}
Felerence ranges: TSH, 05-50 miUA; fea T, 08-18 ng/L. (I 10:30-23.17 pmol otal, 70-200 ng (Sk: .08-2.08 nm)
Which of the following is the best next step to diagnose this patient's condition?
Fecal levothyroxine measurement
Repeated thyroid testing after discontinuation of the patient's supplements
"| thyroid sean and uptake
Urinary iodine measurement
, suppression test
PoOp>
36° 44-year-old woman with diabetes mellitus is admitted to the hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis.
Progress notes from her primary care physician suggest that she has a history of long-term nonadherence
to her treatment regimen. Diabetes mellitus was diagnosed 4 years ago, and she was initially treated with
metformin and sitagliptin, and then switched to insulin glargine 3 months later. She was given a prescription for
premeal rapid-acting insulin, which she has never filled. Her current medications include bupropion; fluoxetine;
‘gabapentin; levothyroxine; phentermine; tapentadol; insulin aspart; and insulin glargine, 15 units every
‘morning. She does not check her glucose levels daily, but when she does, the values are greater than 300 mg/dL.
(16.7 mmol/L).
30 ESAP 2018—QUESTIONSShe has been losing weight, but she also notes that she eats infrequently. She is stressed with work and she
‘wonders whether this has contributed to her high blood glucose values. She expresses anger that her boss does not
allow her to take breaks to check her blood glucose or to administer insulin injections. The patient states that no
cone educated her about her diagnosis or the treatment necessary to improve symptoms. However, review of her
medical records shows that she has seen a diabetes educator and that she participated in group diabetes education
classes, Her hospital record documents that she requested and has been given opioids daily for abdominal pain,
She reports no nausea, Vomiting, or abdominal pain at this time. She states that she does not induce vomiting
and does not binge eat. She last saw her endocrinologist 6 months ago, and she has no follow-up appointment
scheduled. Review of systems is notable for fatigue, insomnia, reduced pleasure in normal activities, and feeling
‘angry about having diabetes. She expresses having muscle pain “all over.”
On physical examination, her blood pressure is 109/72 mm Hg and pulse rate is 78 beats/min. Her height is
662 in (157.5 cm), and weight is 116.5 Ib (53 kg) (BMI = 21.3 kg/m’). Examination findings are normal.
Which of the following is the most likely underlying diagnosis?
Depression
Eating disorder
Factitious disorder
Narcotic abuse
Fibromyalgia
ppoee
QZ Aiccarold man wih longstanding type 2 diabetes melts presents to discuss his worsening sexual
function, Over the past 8 years, his erectile function has gradually declined. Several years ago, he was
prescribed tadalafil, 20 mg, as needed for treatment of erectile dysfunction. The medication intially improved his
‘erectile function but this is no longer the case. He has been married for 12 years and has fathered one child. He
reporis @ healthy relationship with his wife and has sexual thoughts daily. He reports no depressive symptoms.
His current medications are atorvastatin, insulin glargine, lisinopril, and metformin
On physical examination, his blood pressure is 134/88 mm Hg. His height is 69 in (175 cm), and weight is
192 Ib (87 kg) (BMI = 28.4 kg/m). Physical examination findings are unremarkable. Testes are 20 mL bilaterally
without masses.
Laboratory test results:
Hemoglobin A,, = 7.3% (4.0%-5.6%) (56 mmol/mol [20-38 mmol/mol])
‘Total testosterone (8 AM) = 295 ng/L. (300-900 ng/L) (SI: 10.2 nmol/L [10.4-31.2 nmol/L])
Which of the following would you recommend next for treatment of his erectile dysfunction?
Alprostadil (intracavernosal injection)
Papaverine (intracavernosal injection)
Sildenafil (oral)
‘Testosterone cypionate (intramuscular injection)
‘Vacuum constriction device
moAp>
BG ARtsesreld man is refered to you because of polyuria and polydipsia, He reports dinkng 2103
gallons of water daily and urinating a similar amount, He has had this problem for about 10 years, but it
thas become much worse during the past 6 months. He urinates 2 to 3 times at night. He has a history of depression
and currently takes fluoxetine. He is otherwise healthy and has no history of head trauma, weight change, cold
intolerance, or erectile dysfunction
Physical examination findings are normal. His blood pressure is 126/80 mm Hg, and pulse rate is 78 beats/min.
His height is 70 in (178 cm), and weight is 215.5 Ib (98 kg) (BMI = 30.9 kg/m.
ESAP 2018—QUESTIONS 31