A nurse is assessing a client with Cushing's syndrome. The nurse is aware that an exogenous cause of Cushing's syndrome is which of the following?

Insufficient insulin production

Long term use of glucocorticoids

Adrenal insufficiency

Overproduction of growth hormones

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Insufficient insulin production is related to diabetes mellitus, not Cushing's syndrome.
B. Long-term use of glucocorticoids is a well-known exogenous cause of Cushing's syndrome, as it leads to excess cortisol in the body.
C. Adrenal insufficiency refers to a deficiency of adrenal hormones and would not cause Cushing's syndrome, which is characterized by excess hormones.
D. Overproduction of growth hormones is associated with acromegaly or gigantism, not Cushing's syndrome, which primarily involves excess cortisol.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Feeling fatigued is not indicative of a therapeutic response; rather, patients should experience increased energy levels with appropriate therapy.
B. Decreased thyroxine levels are not the primary goal of levothyroxine therapy, which aims to normalize thyroid hormone levels in the body.
C. Decreased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels indicate that the body is responding well to levothyroxine, as TSH production decreases when thyroid hormone levels are adequate.
D. Bradycardia and hypotension are not desired effects of levothyroxine and indicate potential under-treatment or other issues rather than a therapeutic response.

A. Increased insulin production B. Increased adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) C. Low levels of T3, T4 D. Insufficient antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Increased insulin production would not cause polyuria and low specific gravity urine; rather, hyperglycemia from lack of insulin can cause high specific gravity due to glucose in urine.
B. Increased ACTH affects cortisol production but is not directly related to urine concentration or polyuria.
C. Low T3 and T4 levels are associated with hypothyroidism, which typically does not cause polyuria or decreased specific gravity.
D. Insufficient ADH, as seen in diabetes insipidus, leads to the inability to concentrate urine, resulting in a low specific gravity, polyuria, and nocturia due to excessive water loss.

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