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What is the primary goal of medications like ketoconazole, osilodrostat, mitotane, levoketoconazole, and metyrapone in treating Cushing syndrome?
What is the primary goal of medications like ketoconazole, osilodrostat, mitotane, levoketoconazole, and metyrapone in treating Cushing syndrome?
- To treat type 2 diabetes or high blood sugar
- To lower the amount of ACTH from the tumor
- To block the effect of cortisol on tissues
- To control cortisol production at the adrenal gland (correct)
What is the mechanism of action of mifepristone in treating Cushing syndrome?
What is the mechanism of action of mifepristone in treating Cushing syndrome?
- It lowers cortisol production at the adrenal gland
- It replaces corticosteroids in the body
- It increases the amount of ACTH from the tumor
- It blocks the effect of cortisol on tissues (correct)
What is the primary function of pasireotide in treating Cushing syndrome?
What is the primary function of pasireotide in treating Cushing syndrome?
- To lower the amount of ACTH from the tumor (correct)
- To lower cortisol production at the adrenal gland
- To replace corticosteroids in the body
- To block the effect of cortisol on tissues
What is the importance of monitoring 24-hour UFC and serum cortisol in patients with Cushing syndrome?
What is the importance of monitoring 24-hour UFC and serum cortisol in patients with Cushing syndrome?
What is the exception to monitoring steroid secretion in patients with Cushing syndrome?
What is the exception to monitoring steroid secretion in patients with Cushing syndrome?
What is the primary goal of corticosteroid replacement therapy in patients with Cushing syndrome?
What is the primary goal of corticosteroid replacement therapy in patients with Cushing syndrome?
What is the name of the medication approved for people with Cushing syndrome who have type 2 diabetes or high blood sugar?
What is the name of the medication approved for people with Cushing syndrome who have type 2 diabetes or high blood sugar?
What is the name of the medication given as a shot two times a day to lower cortisol levels in patients with Cushing syndrome?
What is the name of the medication given as a shot two times a day to lower cortisol levels in patients with Cushing syndrome?
What is the term for the insufficient production of cortisol by the adrenal glands?
What is the term for the insufficient production of cortisol by the adrenal glands?
What is the primary difference between primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency?
What is the primary difference between primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency?
