After your patient has been told that they have Cushing’s syndrome, the patient asks you what Cushing’s syndrome is. How would you respond to this patient’s question?
A- “Cushing’s syndrome is a type of irritable bowel syndrome.”
B- “Cushing’s syndrome is a disorder of the adrenal gland.”
C- “Cushing’s syndrome often occurs among patients who are getting radiation therapy.”
D- “Cushing’s syndrome often occurs among patients who are chemotherapy.”
Correct Response: B
Cushing’s syndrome is a disorder of the adrenal gland. It results from the chronic hypersecretion of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex. It is Crohn’s disease, not Cushing’s syndrome, that is a type of irritable bowel syndrome and, there is no relationship between Cushing’s syndrome and radiation or chemotherapy.
A- “Cushing’s syndrome is a type of irritable bowel syndrome.”
B- “Cushing’s syndrome is a disorder of the adrenal gland.”
C- “Cushing’s syndrome often occurs among patients who are getting radiation therapy.”
D- “Cushing’s syndrome often occurs among patients who are chemotherapy.”
Correct Response: B
Cushing’s syndrome is a disorder of the adrenal gland. It results from the chronic hypersecretion of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex. It is Crohn’s disease, not Cushing’s syndrome, that is a type of irritable bowel syndrome and, there is no relationship between Cushing’s syndrome and radiation or chemotherapy.
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