The Nurse Notes in the Patient's Medication History That the Patient

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes in the patient's medication history that the patient is taking aminoglutethimide. Based on this finding, the nurse interprets that the patient has which disorder?

• A) Acute asthma
• B) Addison's disease
• C) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• D) Cushing's syndrome

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