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Low-dose dexamethasone test will confirm Cushing’s disease as well as differentiate if it is adrenal gland or pituitary gland dependent.

Define ACTH 

Hypoadrenocorticism is caused by adrenal gland atrophy or destruction, resulting in inadequate secretion of glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids, primarily cortisol and aldosterone. This disease primarily affects

The common name for Hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) is

A student for whom English is their second language is taking the final exam and asks the meaning of a word “entangled” used in a question related to chest tubes. What is the best response?

A cat begins exhibiting [answer1], AKA excessive thirst, and is standing flat on it’s hocks which can be an indication of [answer2] (an endocrine disease).

A nurse educator receives an email from a student who earned a high B in the course and asks what can be done to improve the grade to an A. What is the best response?

Bradycardia is a finding on physical exam of 

List Three conditions that are secondary to feline hyperthyroid :

The preferred treatment for adrenal tumor hyperadrenocorticism is NOT surgical removal.