Which of the Following Patients Should Undergo Screening for Cushing's

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patients should undergo screening for Cushing's syndrome?

• A)a patient with osteoporosis
• B)a woman with polycystic ovary syndrome
• C)a patient with poorly controlled diabetes
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Clotting

The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a solid state, forming a clot to prevent excessive bleeding when vessels are injured.

Capillary Bed

A network of small blood vessels known as capillaries, which facilitate the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste materials between the blood and tissues.

Vena Cava

A large vein carrying deoxygenated blood into the heart, consisting of two main branches, the superior and inferior vena cava.

Arteriole Branch

A small branch of an artery leading into capillaries, responsible for regulating blood flow from arteries to capillaries.