Hyperprolactinemia
Investigation of choice in hyperprolactinemia is which of the following?
| A |
CT brain |
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| B |
MRI brain |
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| C |
Prolactin estimation |
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| D |
CH estimation |
Investigation of choice in hyperprolactinemia is which of the following?
| A |
CT brain |
|
| B |
MRI brain |
|
| C |
Prolactin estimation |
|
| D |
CH estimation |
The diagnosis of hyperprolactinemia is made by estimation of fasting morning prolactin.
Hyperprolactinemia is a side effect of-
| A |
Bromocriptine |
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| B |
Levodopa |
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| C |
Amantadine |
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| D |
Metoclopramide |
Hyperprolactinemia is a side effect of-
| A |
Bromocriptine |
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| B |
Levodopa |
|
| C |
Amantadine |
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| D |
Metoclopramide |
Ans. is ‘d’ i.e., Metoclopramide
All are causes of hyperprolactinemia, except
| A |
Bromocriptine |
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| B |
Phenothiazine |
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| C |
Methyldopa |
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| D |
Metoclopramide |
All are causes of hyperprolactinemia, except
| A |
Bromocriptine |
|
| B |
Phenothiazine |
|
| C |
Methyldopa |
|
| D |
Metoclopramide |
Answer is A (Bromocriptine):
Bromocriptine is a potent dopamine agonist. It decreases prolactin release from pituitary by activating inhibitory dopaminergic receptors on lactotrope cells, a strong anti-galactopoietics action.
All others are known to cause increased Prolactin.




