Question

A 50-year-old patient with acromegaly caused by a pituitary adenoma complains of persistent symptoms despite surgery. Which medication is commonly used as second-line therapy?

Accepted Answer

Octreotide (somatostatin analogue)

Answer

Bromocriptine (dopamine agonist)

Answer

Levothyroxine

Answer

Carbimazole

Answer

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist

Practice question

A 50-year-old patient with acromegaly caused by a pituitary adenoma complains of persistent symptoms despite surgery. Which medication is commonly used as second-line therapy?