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What would be a concerning finding in a patient with Addison's disease who has been taking an excessive dose of prednisone?
What would be a concerning finding in a patient with Addison's disease who has been taking an excessive dose of prednisone?
- Diffuse hyperpigmentation
- Loss of axillary hair
- A white blood cell count of 6,000/mm3
- Blood pressure of 168/98 mm Hg (correct)
Which of the following is a common symptom of hypercortisolism due to excessive prednisone use?
Which of the following is a common symptom of hypercortisolism due to excessive prednisone use?
- Blood pressure of 168/98 mm Hg (correct)
- Diffuse hyperpigmentation
- Loss of axillary hair
- A white blood cell count of 6,000/mm3
What effect can an excessive dose of prednisone have on the white blood cell count in a patient with Addison's disease?
What effect can an excessive dose of prednisone have on the white blood cell count in a patient with Addison's disease?
- Leukopenia
- Leukocytosis (correct)
- Neutropenia
- Thrombocytopenia
Which symptom associated with Addison's disease is expected to improve with proper medication and management?
Which symptom associated with Addison's disease is expected to improve with proper medication and management?
What is the typical starting dosage regimen of prednisone for patients with Addison's disease?
What is the typical starting dosage regimen of prednisone for patients with Addison's disease?
What symptom would be indicative of excessive prednisone use in a patient with Addison’s disease?
What symptom would be indicative of excessive prednisone use in a patient with Addison’s disease?
Which finding would be expected in a patient with Addison’s disease and NOT indicative of excessive prednisone use?
Which finding would be expected in a patient with Addison’s disease and NOT indicative of excessive prednisone use?
What is a possible consequence of an excessively high dose of prednisone in a patient with Addison’s disease?
What is a possible consequence of an excessively high dose of prednisone in a patient with Addison’s disease?
Which finding is consistent with proper management of Addison’s disease but not with excessive prednisone use?
Which finding is consistent with proper management of Addison’s disease but not with excessive prednisone use?
In a patient with Addison’s disease, what finding would suggest that the dose of prednisone is too high?
In a patient with Addison’s disease, what finding would suggest that the dose of prednisone is too high?
