A patient was admitted with asthma who has been on steroids for a long time.The nurse knows that this patient is at risk of developing secondary Cushing syndrome.What would be the cause of this condition?

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Symptoms identical to those of primary Cushing syndrome occur in patients with the secondary form who chronically take pharmacologic doses of glucocorticoids,for example,transplant recipients who take steroids to prevent solid organ rejection,patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,or those with chronic inflammatory conditions.Cortisol and aldosterone are hormones released by the adrenal gland.

A Patient Was Admitted with Asthma Who Has Been on Steroids