Diabetes & Endocrinology Cases & Quizzes

• Fast Five Quiz: Hyponatremia Essentials Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte abnormality observed in clinical practice. Are you familiar with essential aspects of this condition? Test your knowledge with this short quiz.
  Medscape, October 2019
• A 59-Year-Old With a Painful Rash and Fingertip Ulcerations A 59-year-old woman first presented with a pruritic and painful rash; however, further disease manifestations continue to emerge. Are you able to make this diagnosis?
  Medscape, October 2019
• Fast Five Quiz: Prediabetes How much do you know about prediabetes? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, October 2019
• Subclinical Hypothyroidism Balancing Act: Knowing When to Treat Dr Tyler Drake presents three cases and discusses the factors to consider when deciding whether or not to treat subclinical hypothyroidism.
  American Thyroid Association, October 2019
• Fast Five Quiz: Mood Disorders Worldwide, more than 300 million people are affected by depression and other mood disorders. Are you familiar with key aspects and best practices for various forms of mood disorder?
  Medscape, October 2019
• Fast Five Quiz: Confronting Obesity Given the frustrations associated with confronting obesity, an understanding of best practices is crucial. Do you know the latest guidelines and recommendations? Test yourself with this short quiz.
  Medscape, September 2019
• A 26-Year-Old Woman Who Uses a Walking Cane Because of Pain A 26-year-old woman presents with severe knee pain. She now requires a cane for walking and also has a nonhealing small avulsion fracture in her right first metatarsal. Can you make the diagnosis?
  Medscape, September 2019
• Fast Five Quiz: Heart Failure Management Are you familiar with current heart failure treatment guidelines? Test your knowledge with this short quiz.
  Medscape, September 2019
• Fast Five Quiz: Venous Thromboembolism Venous thromboembolism encompasses deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Are you familiar with best practices for diagnosis and treatment? Refresh and test your knowledge with this short quiz.
  Medscape, September 2019
• Fast Five Quiz: Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation How much do you know about stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation? Take our short quiz to find out.
  Medscape, September 2019
• Fast Five Quiz: Caffeine Facts vs Fiction Numerous claims are made about the health detriments or possible benefits of caffeine. Are you able to separate facts about caffeine consumption from fiction? Test your knowledge with this short quiz.
  Medscape, September 2019
• Worsening Abdominal Pain and Bloating in a 30-Year-Old Woman A 30-year-old woman presents with recurrent abdominal pain and loose stools. Acute worsening occurs immediately before defecation, with improvement after defecation. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, August 2019
• Fast Five Quiz: hATTR Treatment How much do you know about the treatment of hATTR? Test your knowledge with this short quiz.
  Medscape, July 2019
• Fast Five Quiz: Presentation/Diagnosis of hATTR How much do you know about the presentation and diagnosis of hATTR? Test your knowledge with this short quiz.
  Medscape, July 2019
• Fast Five Quiz: Embarrassing Medical Conditions Patients often have medical concerns they find embarrassing. Although many are benign, some may signal a significant problem. Are you prepared to help patients with issues they struggle to describe?
  Medscape, June 2019
• A 50-Year-Old Man With Optic Disc Edema A 50-year-old man was noted to have optic disc edema and visual field defects in each eye. What is the most likely cause?
  Medscape Ophthalmology, June 2019
• A 45-Year-Old Woman Who Feels 'Like a Zombie' A 45-year-old woman states that she feels 'like a zombie.' She has experienced continued confusion and sedation long after a respiratory illness resolved. Can you make the diagnosis?
  Medscape, June 2019
• When to Stop the Bisphosphonate When is the right time to stop a bisphosphonate in a woman who is just tired of taking it? We present a case and ask for the opinion of readers.
  Medscape Family Medicine, May 2019
• Fast Five Quiz: Common Skin Conditions Skin conditions are among the more frequent reasons why patients seek care. Are you familiar with key aspects and best practices for the most common skin conditions? Test yourself with this short quiz.
  Medscape, May 2019
• Fast Five Quiz: Drug Side Effects All drugs are associated with adverse effects. However, some are serious and may not be familiar. Test yourself on key adverse drug effects you should know with this short quiz.
  Medscape, May 2019