Cushing syndrome is often caused by prolonged use of steroid medications such as prednisone. Adrenal insufficiency is the opposite condition where the adrenal gland does not produce enough hormones. Cushing syndrome is actually characterized by hyperglycemia and high blood volume, not hypoglycemia and low blood volume. Growth hormone is not a standard treatment for Cushing syndrome.

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Cushing Syndrome

Question 80

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Cushing syndrome

A) may be caused by steroid (prednisone) therapy.
B) is caused by adrenal insufficiency.
C) is characterized by hypoglycemia and low blood volume.
D) is treated with growth hormone.

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