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All of the following can cause hypersecretion of prolactin, except?

A
Prolactinoma
B
Haloperidol
C
Hypothyroidism
D
Cabergoline
High-Yield Explanation
The function of dopamine is to supress the prolactin secretion. Prolactin agonists reduce secretion of prolactin and antagonists increase the secretion of prolactin. Cabergoline is a long acting dopamine agonist. The drug suppresses prolactin secretion. Used to treat prolactinoma. All others can cause increased secretion. High prolactin levels are also associated with Hypothyroidism.

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