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Card 6

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What is the disease when excess cortisol levels are seen in a patient?

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Card 7

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Which patients are at most risk of Cushing's disease?

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Card 8

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Which tests can determine if a patient suffers Cushing's syndrome?

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Card 9

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What are exogenous and endogenous Cushing's syndrome?

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Card 10

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Which 4 ways can cortisol be administered in a patient?

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Card 11

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What is the long-term risk of excess, untreated cortisol in the body?

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Card 12

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How is exogenous Cushing's treated?

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Card 13

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How is endogenous Cushing's treated?

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Card 14

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What are the symptoms of Cushing's disease?

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Card 15

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What happens if after endogenous Cushing's surgery, the patient suffers low level of cortisol?

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