During a low dose (1 mg) dexamethasone suppression test, total cortisol levels measured in a patient in a patient at 8:35 am was 2.8ug/dL How is that interpreted? Answers to choose from: The patient is normal, or The patient has Cushing's syndrome, or The patient has a nonpituitary tumor causing ectopic ACTH syndrome., or The patient has an ACTH-screting pituitary adenoma.

During a low dose (1 mg) dexamethasone suppression test, total cortisol levels measured in a patient in a patient at 8:35 am was 2.8ug/dL How is that interpreted? Answers to choose from: The patient is normal, or The patient has Cushing's syndrome, or The patient has a nonpituitary tumor causing ectopic ACTH syndrome., or The patient has an ACTH-screting pituitary adenoma.

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

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Chapter23: Endocrine System Drugs

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