Daily Quiz- 169

MCQs on Hungry Bone Syndrome

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Updated At : 08:21 PM Jul 25, 2025 IST

Q1. Hungry Bone Syndrome is most commonly observed following surgery for:

A. Thyroid carcinoma

B. Hyperparathyroidism

C. Cushing’s syndrome

D. Paget’s disease

Q2. The primary pathophysiological mechanism in Hungry Bone Syndrome is:

A. Decreased bone resorption

B. Sudden rise in serum phosphate

C. Rapid re-mineralisation of bone

D. Excess secretion of calcitonin

Q3. Which of the following electrolytes is typically elevated in Hungry Bone Syndrome?

A. Calcium

B. Magnesium

C. Phosphate

D. Alkaline phosphatase

Q4. Which of the following patients is at greatest risk of developing HBS after parathyroidectomy?

A. A child with congenital hypothyroidism

B. A woman with Graves’ disease

C. A man with end-stage renal disease and secondary hyperparathyroidism

D. A patient with acute pancreatitis

Q5. Which of the following best explains the paradox of hypocalcaemia after parathyroid gland removal?

A. Excess PTH continues to be secreted from residual tissue

B. Calcium binds with elevated albumin post-surgery

C. Demineralised bone avidly uptakes calcium due to sudden absence of PTH

D. Parathyroid gland regenerates and suppresses vitamin D activation

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Daily Quiz- 169

Ravneet Kaur

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Answers Quiz- 168 (July 24)

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Daily Quiz- 169

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Answers Quiz- 168 (July 24)

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