{"id":4412097,"date":"2023-02-18T08:43:44","date_gmt":"2023-02-18T13:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myendoconsult.com\/learn\/?p=4412097"},"modified":"2023-03-16T04:41:04","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T09:41:04","slug":"cushings-syndrome-endocrine-society-guideline-practice-quiz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myendoconsult.com\/learn\/cushings-syndrome-endocrine-society-guideline-practice-quiz\/","title":{"rendered":"Cushing&#8217;s Syndrome Endocrine Society Guideline Practice Quiz"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myendoconsult.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/Practice-quiz-endocrine-society-guidelines.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/myendoconsult.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/Practice-quiz-endocrine-society-guidelines.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/myendoconsult.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/Practice-quiz-endocrine-society-guidelines-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/myendoconsult.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/Practice-quiz-endocrine-society-guidelines-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/myendoconsult.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/Practice-quiz-endocrine-society-guidelines-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/myendoconsult.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/Practice-quiz-endocrine-society-guidelines-624x351.jpg 624w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/p><h2>Practice Test (Cushing&#8217;s Syndrome)<\/h2><p>Are you looking to test your knowledge on the diagnosis of Cushing&#8217;s Syndrome? Look no further than The Diagnosis of Cushing&#8217;s Syndrome: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline quiz! This quiz is based on the latest information and recommendations from the Endocrine Society, ensuring that you are up-to-date on the latest practices and guidelines in the field<\/p><p><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p><p><\/p>\n<div class='fluentform ff-default fluentform_wrapper_53 ffs_default_wrap'><form data-form_id=\"53\" id=\"fluentform_53\" class=\"frm-fluent-form fluent_form_53 ff-el-form-top ff_form_instance_53_1 ff-form-loading ffs_default\" data-form_instance=\"ff_form_instance_53_1\" method=\"POST\" ><fieldset  style=\"border: none!important;margin: 0!important;padding: 0!important;background-color: transparent!important;box-shadow: none!important;outline: none!important; min-inline-size: 100%;\">\n                    <legend class=\"ff_screen_reader_title\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0!important;padding: 0!important;height: 0!important;text-indent: -999999px;width: 0!important;overflow:hidden;\">Cushings syndrome Endocrine Society<\/legend>        <div\n                style=\"display: none!important; position: absolute!important; transform: translateX(1000%)!important;\"\n                class=\"ff-el-group ff-hpsf-container\"\n        >\n            <div class=\"ff-el-input--label asterisk-right\">\n                <label for=\"ff_53_item_sf\" aria-label=\"Updates\">\n                    Updates                <\/label>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ff-el-input--content\">\n                <input type=\"text\"\n                       name=\"item_53__fluent_sf\"\n                       class=\"ff-el-form-control\"\n                       id=\"ff_53_item_sf\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <input type='hidden' name='__fluent_form_embded_post_id' value='4412097' \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"_fluentform_53_fluentformnonce\" name=\"_fluentform_53_fluentformnonce\" value=\"3d0b99cbb9\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4412097\" \/><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"1. Which of the following is recommended by the Endocrine Society as the first step in testing for Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">1. Which of the following is recommended by the Endocrine Society as the first step in testing for Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_1_765feeabefaa8e29a54d9f8f109fa29e'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_1\" data-name=\"input_radio_1\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a) Obtaining a thorough drug history\"  id='input_radio_1_765feeabefaa8e29a54d9f8f109fa29e' aria-label='a) Obtaining a thorough drug history' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a) Obtaining a thorough drug history<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_1_42486b03a770c3766535c4209901def8'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_1\" data-name=\"input_radio_1\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b) Conducting a nonsuppressed cortisol measurement\"  id='input_radio_1_42486b03a770c3766535c4209901def8' aria-label='b) Conducting a nonsuppressed cortisol measurement' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b) Conducting a nonsuppressed cortisol measurement<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_1_2e958ebe29c9f0a5a1a81f663226dc41'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_1\" data-name=\"input_radio_1\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c) Performing a UFC test\"  id='input_radio_1_2e958ebe29c9f0a5a1a81f663226dc41' aria-label='c) Performing a UFC test' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c) Performing a UFC test<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_1_cffd5b7cfb66eed491bf305e22f3e936'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_1\" data-name=\"input_radio_1\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d) Administering a 1-mg overnight DST\"  id='input_radio_1_cffd5b7cfb66eed491bf305e22f3e936' aria-label='d) Administering a 1-mg overnight DST' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d) Administering a 1-mg overnight DST<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_1_02dcdbde8558b478c3454857264d3b7b'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_1\" data-name=\"input_radio_1\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"e) Conducting a late-night salivary cortisol test\"  id='input_radio_1_02dcdbde8558b478c3454857264d3b7b' aria-label='e) Conducting a late-night salivary cortisol test' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e) Conducting a late-night salivary cortisol test<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"2. Which patient group is recommended for testing for Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">2. Which patient group is recommended for testing for Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_2_0551e4280a2324a799ad41de4ee913a1'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_2\" data-name=\"input_radio_2\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a) Patients with a history of autoimmune disease\"  id='input_radio_2_0551e4280a2324a799ad41de4ee913a1' aria-label='a) Patients with a history of autoimmune disease' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a) Patients with a history of autoimmune disease<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_2_27f6caaf73b9b8d98c74ee96ef898168'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_2\" data-name=\"input_radio_2\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b) Patients with a history of respiratory disease\"  id='input_radio_2_27f6caaf73b9b8d98c74ee96ef898168' aria-label='b) Patients with a history of respiratory disease' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b) Patients with a history of respiratory disease<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_2_08a6a18b989f03e4bfb493612093d627'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_2\" data-name=\"input_radio_2\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c) Patients with multiple and progressive features\"  id='input_radio_2_08a6a18b989f03e4bfb493612093d627' aria-label='c) Patients with multiple and progressive features' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c) Patients with multiple and progressive features<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_2_a20fdcbd13133d5b7353366a690e1876'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_2\" data-name=\"input_radio_2\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d) Patients with a history of cardiovascular disease\"  id='input_radio_2_a20fdcbd13133d5b7353366a690e1876' aria-label='d) Patients with a history of cardiovascular disease' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d) Patients with a history of cardiovascular disease<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_2_903a1a0f8b79c604a5d53e730a3ba209'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_2\" data-name=\"input_radio_2\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"e) Patients with a history of cancer\"  id='input_radio_2_903a1a0f8b79c604a5d53e730a3ba209' aria-label='e) Patients with a history of cancer' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e) Patients with a history of cancer<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"3. What are the recommended initial tests for Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">3. What are the recommended initial tests for Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_3_206eb757df7627a617f39cc9b31d7f8b'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_3\" data-name=\"input_radio_3\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a) UFC and late-night salivary cortisol\"  id='input_radio_3_206eb757df7627a617f39cc9b31d7f8b' aria-label='a) UFC and late-night salivary cortisol' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a) UFC and late-night salivary cortisol<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_3_7397cb664ea7ef28355115bb43b5a011'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_3\" data-name=\"input_radio_3\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b) 1-mg overnight DST and longer low-dose DST\"  id='input_radio_3_7397cb664ea7ef28355115bb43b5a011' aria-label='b) 1-mg overnight DST and longer low-dose DST' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b) 1-mg overnight DST and longer low-dose DST<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_3_01df6862383cc3b8fd60316b22dea9c6'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_3\" data-name=\"input_radio_3\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c) UFC and 1-mg overnight DST\"  id='input_radio_3_01df6862383cc3b8fd60316b22dea9c6' aria-label='c) UFC and 1-mg overnight DST' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c) UFC and 1-mg overnight DST<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_3_7b92bbb5653c3ec647e47ecb4e9a3085'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_3\" data-name=\"input_radio_3\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d) Late-night salivary cortisol and longer low-dose DST\"  id='input_radio_3_7b92bbb5653c3ec647e47ecb4e9a3085' aria-label='d) Late-night salivary cortisol and longer low-dose DST' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d) Late-night salivary cortisol and longer low-dose DST<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_3_d4aa6cbfe2105fb9ddef923da269bb4e'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_3\" data-name=\"input_radio_3\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"e) UFC, late-night salivary cortisol, and 1-mg overnight DST\"  id='input_radio_3_d4aa6cbfe2105fb9ddef923da269bb4e' aria-label='e) UFC, late-night salivary cortisol, and 1-mg overnight DST' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e) UFC, late-night salivary cortisol, and 1-mg overnight DST<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"4. What is the purpose of the 1-mg overnight DST in the initial testing of Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">4. What is the purpose of the 1-mg overnight DST in the initial testing of Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_4_fcbec4a262c9b9236109b6f371b5c953'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_4\" data-name=\"input_radio_4\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a) To measure nonsuppressed cortisol in blood, saliva, or urine\"  id='input_radio_4_fcbec4a262c9b9236109b6f371b5c953' aria-label='a) To measure nonsuppressed cortisol in blood, saliva, or urine' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a) To measure nonsuppressed cortisol in blood, saliva, or urine<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_4_aa91f19b5706030a04d3ec6ee4566fe6'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_4\" data-name=\"input_radio_4\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b) To identify patients with severe renal failure\"  id='input_radio_4_aa91f19b5706030a04d3ec6ee4566fe6' aria-label='b) To identify patients with severe renal failure' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b) To identify patients with severe renal failure<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_4_4f16a40eeb1170ebbfc1bb33e3f92946'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_4\" data-name=\"input_radio_4\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c) To diagnose cyclic Cushing&#039;s syndrome\"  id='input_radio_4_4f16a40eeb1170ebbfc1bb33e3f92946' aria-label='c) To diagnose cyclic Cushing&#039;s syndrome' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c) To diagnose cyclic Cushing's syndrome<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_4_3fa2d06cb31b3b394e8bff8f223225d4'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_4\" data-name=\"input_radio_4\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d) To diagnose mild Cushing&#039;s syndrome in patients with an adrenal incidentaloma\"  id='input_radio_4_3fa2d06cb31b3b394e8bff8f223225d4' aria-label='d) To diagnose mild Cushing&#039;s syndrome in patients with an adrenal incidentaloma' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d) To diagnose mild Cushing's syndrome in patients with an adrenal incidentaloma<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_4_6d12ba25465477091232080a0fa67528'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_4\" data-name=\"input_radio_4\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"e) To identify patients with unusual features for age\"  id='input_radio_4_6d12ba25465477091232080a0fa67528' aria-label='e) To identify patients with unusual features for age' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e) To identify patients with unusual features for age<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"5. Which of the following tests is recommended for children with decreasing height percentile and increasing weight?\">5. Which of the following tests is recommended for children with decreasing height percentile and increasing weight?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_5_9994b05a5d508978625d5104943700c4'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_5\" data-name=\"input_radio_5\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a) UFC\"  id='input_radio_5_9994b05a5d508978625d5104943700c4' aria-label='a) UFC' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a) UFC<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_5_037ff2f5a6be71f83a89883bebc212c7'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_5\" data-name=\"input_radio_5\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b) Late-night salivary cortisol\"  id='input_radio_5_037ff2f5a6be71f83a89883bebc212c7' aria-label='b) Late-night salivary cortisol' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b) Late-night salivary cortisol<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_5_dd85419524d2db5adb774a7bdafe42ec'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_5\" data-name=\"input_radio_5\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c) Nonsuppressed cortisol measurement\"  id='input_radio_5_dd85419524d2db5adb774a7bdafe42ec' aria-label='c) Nonsuppressed cortisol measurement' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c) Nonsuppressed cortisol measurement<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_5_9bb219d69782779d10cadcd9df861f6c'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_5\" data-name=\"input_radio_5\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d) 1-mg overnight DST\"  id='input_radio_5_9bb219d69782779d10cadcd9df861f6c' aria-label='d) 1-mg overnight DST' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d) 1-mg overnight DST<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_5_dba41a2c6dae7b4c963129dc88608889'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_5\" data-name=\"input_radio_5\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"e) None of the above\"  id='input_radio_5_dba41a2c6dae7b4c963129dc88608889' aria-label='e) None of the above' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e) None of the above<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"6. What is the recommended method of testing for Cushing&#039;s syndrome in patients suspected of having cyclic Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">6. What is the recommended method of testing for Cushing's syndrome in patients suspected of having cyclic Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_6_e9986e5bebffaf6f93e15e772cfefb57'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_6\" data-name=\"input_radio_6\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a) UFC\"  id='input_radio_6_e9986e5bebffaf6f93e15e772cfefb57' aria-label='a) UFC' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a) UFC<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_6_4c59966ba04b9761b364c918a888e7e2'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_6\" data-name=\"input_radio_6\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b) Late-night salivary cortisol\"  id='input_radio_6_4c59966ba04b9761b364c918a888e7e2' aria-label='b) Late-night salivary cortisol' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b) Late-night salivary cortisol<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_6_290a867d31567914b08c0172398cd263'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_6\" data-name=\"input_radio_6\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c) Nonsuppressed cortisol measurement\"  id='input_radio_6_290a867d31567914b08c0172398cd263' aria-label='c) Nonsuppressed cortisol measurement' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c) Nonsuppressed cortisol measurement<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_6_a762a8f6655aaa487b6e1ef82b5d7af2'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_6\" data-name=\"input_radio_6\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d) 1-mg overnight DST\"  id='input_radio_6_a762a8f6655aaa487b6e1ef82b5d7af2' aria-label='d) 1-mg overnight DST' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d) 1-mg overnight DST<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_6_7102a72caecac64a58e205544cc3b7e9'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_6\" data-name=\"input_radio_6\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"e) Longer low-dose DST (2 mg\/d for 48 h)\"  id='input_radio_6_7102a72caecac64a58e205544cc3b7e9' aria-label='e) Longer low-dose DST (2 mg\/d for 48 h)' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e) Longer low-dose DST (2 mg\/d for 48 h)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"7. What is the main cause of mortality in individuals with severe hypercortisolism, according to early reports?\">7. What is the main cause of mortality in individuals with severe hypercortisolism, according to early reports?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_7_e8af047d78897a25864e144a5bde1e23'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_7\" data-name=\"input_radio_7\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a) Vascular and infectious complications\"  id='input_radio_7_e8af047d78897a25864e144a5bde1e23' aria-label='a) Vascular and infectious complications' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a) Vascular and infectious complications<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_7_f5055aa97ed9ac75a3ea53c1356b4532'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_7\" data-name=\"input_radio_7\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b) Respiratory failure\"  id='input_radio_7_f5055aa97ed9ac75a3ea53c1356b4532' aria-label='b) Respiratory failure' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b) Respiratory failure<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_7_d7bfdd9d7bc2ef80403c79ffdd894e8e'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_7\" data-name=\"input_radio_7\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c) Gastrointestinal bleeding\"  id='input_radio_7_d7bfdd9d7bc2ef80403c79ffdd894e8e' aria-label='c) Gastrointestinal bleeding' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c) Gastrointestinal bleeding<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_7_c5222f666395a476a710437263f50be8'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_7\" data-name=\"input_radio_7\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d) Renal failure\"  id='input_radio_7_c5222f666395a476a710437263f50be8' aria-label='d) Renal failure' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d) Renal failure<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_7_9626a17728a63384bdf91e71fcc91b7a'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_7\" data-name=\"input_radio_7\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"e) Neurological complications\"  id='input_radio_7_9626a17728a63384bdf91e71fcc91b7a' aria-label='e) Neurological complications' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e) Neurological complications<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"8. What is the standard mortality ratio (SMR) after successful normalization of cortisol?\">8. What is the standard mortality ratio (SMR) after successful normalization of cortisol?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_8_2027a0d2c6840c9b6d4435c41e913f72'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_8\" data-name=\"input_radio_8\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a) Higher than that of an age-matched population\"  id='input_radio_8_2027a0d2c6840c9b6d4435c41e913f72' aria-label='a) Higher than that of an age-matched population' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a) Higher than that of an age-matched population<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_8_238b43f46ccbe106b1f59b4cded6d2d6'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_8\" data-name=\"input_radio_8\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b) Similar to that of an age-matched population\"  id='input_radio_8_238b43f46ccbe106b1f59b4cded6d2d6' aria-label='b) Similar to that of an age-matched population' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b) Similar to that of an age-matched population<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_8_9755a66db9ea6f0c78c206126f3155b8'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_8\" data-name=\"input_radio_8\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c) Lower than that of an age-matched population\"  id='input_radio_8_9755a66db9ea6f0c78c206126f3155b8' aria-label='c) Lower than that of an age-matched population' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c) Lower than that of an age-matched population<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_8_cb0089865e8251787d73c61a02cdb581'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_8\" data-name=\"input_radio_8\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d) The SMR cannot be accurately determined\"  id='input_radio_8_cb0089865e8251787d73c61a02cdb581' aria-label='d) The SMR cannot be accurately determined' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d) The SMR cannot be accurately determined<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_8_210832037989bf97899ef138244015be'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_8\" data-name=\"input_radio_8\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"e) None of the above\"  id='input_radio_8_210832037989bf97899ef138244015be' aria-label='e) None of the above' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e) None of the above<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"9. What are the potential consequences of successful treatment of hypercortisolism in Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">9. What are the potential consequences of successful treatment of hypercortisolism in Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_9_739b9405a52cb4a435d3136ce5e55291'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_9\" data-name=\"input_radio_9\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a) Complete normalization of features of Cushing&#039;s syndrome\"  id='input_radio_9_739b9405a52cb4a435d3136ce5e55291' aria-label='a) Complete normalization of features of Cushing&#039;s syndrome' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a) Complete normalization of features of Cushing's syndrome<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_9_4e9a0f0633419797c990cc0de58c73c9'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_9\" data-name=\"input_radio_9\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b) Improved bone mineral density and cognitive function\"  id='input_radio_9_4e9a0f0633419797c990cc0de58c73c9' aria-label='b) Improved bone mineral density and cognitive function' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b) Improved bone mineral density and cognitive function<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_9_ed7805b8349aa414ae3b77c3eeba3b7f'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_9\" data-name=\"input_radio_9\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c) Improved quality of life\"  id='input_radio_9_ed7805b8349aa414ae3b77c3eeba3b7f' aria-label='c) Improved quality of life' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c) Improved quality of life<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_9_16b5de20652e81dce89fd4b680905c96'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_9\" data-name=\"input_radio_9\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d) Decreased risk of infection\"  id='input_radio_9_16b5de20652e81dce89fd4b680905c96' aria-label='d) Decreased risk of infection' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d) Decreased risk of infection<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_9_00d6555c0cbef49bde97eb3d908160e5'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_9\" data-name=\"input_radio_9\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"e) All of the above\"  id='input_radio_9_00d6555c0cbef49bde97eb3d908160e5' aria-label='e) All of the above' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e) All of the above<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"10. What are the diagnostic criteria that suggest Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">10. What are the diagnostic criteria that suggest Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_10_dbb8cfb3d44ab67a9aee8b15e74fdd64'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_10\" data-name=\"input_radio_10\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. Serum cortisol greater than 1.8 \u03bcg\/dl (50 nmol\/liter) after 1 mg dexamethasone (1-mg DST)\"  id='input_radio_10_dbb8cfb3d44ab67a9aee8b15e74fdd64' aria-label='a. Serum cortisol greater than 1.8 \u03bcg\/dl (50 nmol\/liter) after 1 mg dexamethasone (1-mg DST)' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. Serum cortisol greater than 1.8 \u03bcg\/dl (50 nmol\/liter) after 1 mg dexamethasone (1-mg DST)<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_10_e501ddce65f6b3e00b53fec154a92243'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_10\" data-name=\"input_radio_10\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. Late-night salivary cortisol greater than 145 ng\/dl (4 nmol\/liter)\"  id='input_radio_10_e501ddce65f6b3e00b53fec154a92243' aria-label='b. Late-night salivary cortisol greater than 145 ng\/dl (4 nmol\/liter)' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. Late-night salivary cortisol greater than 145 ng\/dl (4 nmol\/liter)<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_10_6535955abe4b5c25fd6a1ff22c999450'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_10\" data-name=\"input_radio_10\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. UFC greater than the normal range for the assay\"  id='input_radio_10_6535955abe4b5c25fd6a1ff22c999450' aria-label='c. UFC greater than the normal range for the assay' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. UFC greater than the normal range for the assay<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_10_04e7e4ae7a22ff7f01b384098bc1d6ef'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_10\" data-name=\"input_radio_10\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. A and B only\"  id='input_radio_10_04e7e4ae7a22ff7f01b384098bc1d6ef' aria-label='d. A and B only' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. A and B only<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_10_6d6151d3c499e7a4304600f39fa6ba27'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_10\" data-name=\"input_radio_10\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"e. A, B, and C\"  id='input_radio_10_6d6151d3c499e7a4304600f39fa6ba27' aria-label='e. A, B, and C' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e. A, B, and C<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"11. What is the Endocrine Society&#039;s recommendation regarding the use of random serum cortisol or plasma ACTH levels for testing Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">11. What is the Endocrine Society's recommendation regarding the use of random serum cortisol or plasma ACTH levels for testing Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_11_10fdeb26f317c11f8e155d756505c12f'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_11\" data-name=\"input_radio_11\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. It is recommended for the initial testing for Cushing&#039;s syndrome\"  id='input_radio_11_10fdeb26f317c11f8e155d756505c12f' aria-label='a. It is recommended for the initial testing for Cushing&#039;s syndrome' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. It is recommended for the initial testing for Cushing's syndrome<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_11_e98716d9aeb90de08acd60bb6f61ff30'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_11\" data-name=\"input_radio_11\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. It is recommended for the subsequent evaluation of abnormal initial test results\"  id='input_radio_11_e98716d9aeb90de08acd60bb6f61ff30' aria-label='b. It is recommended for the subsequent evaluation of abnormal initial test results' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. It is recommended for the subsequent evaluation of abnormal initial test results<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_11_86f16a630e7cbf13b1019d34e6019ad7'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_11\" data-name=\"input_radio_11\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. It is recommended against the use of this test to test for Cushing&#039;s syndrome\"  id='input_radio_11_86f16a630e7cbf13b1019d34e6019ad7' aria-label='c. It is recommended against the use of this test to test for Cushing&#039;s syndrome' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. It is recommended against the use of this test to test for Cushing's syndrome<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_11_063708d6d37ab590a9ad57d3e2eecd15'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_11\" data-name=\"input_radio_11\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. It is suggested as an additional test in specific situations\"  id='input_radio_11_063708d6d37ab590a9ad57d3e2eecd15' aria-label='d. It is suggested as an additional test in specific situations' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. It is suggested as an additional test in specific situations<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_11_5a823679857d007ddd428e60ff0734d4'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_11\" data-name=\"input_radio_11\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"e. It is recommended for patients suspected of having cyclical disease\"  id='input_radio_11_5a823679857d007ddd428e60ff0734d4' aria-label='e. It is recommended for patients suspected of having cyclical disease' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e. It is recommended for patients suspected of having cyclical disease<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"12. What is the Endocrine Society&#039;s suggestion for the evaluation of individuals with normal test results in whom the pretest probability is high for Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">12. What is the Endocrine Society's suggestion for the evaluation of individuals with normal test results in whom the pretest probability is high for Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_12_0329b02ac5c2300866f9cc59002ee986'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_12\" data-name=\"input_radio_12\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. Further evaluation is not necessary\"  id='input_radio_12_0329b02ac5c2300866f9cc59002ee986' aria-label='a. Further evaluation is not necessary' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. Further evaluation is not necessary<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_12_9cb79684775a4870c077c01c12693816'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_12\" data-name=\"input_radio_12\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. Reevaluation in 6 months is recommended\"  id='input_radio_12_9cb79684775a4870c077c01c12693816' aria-label='b. Reevaluation in 6 months is recommended' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. Reevaluation in 6 months is recommended<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_12_1aefd25232e78eb9bcd974df4d0d42f4'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_12\" data-name=\"input_radio_12\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. Further evaluation by an endocrinologist is recommended to confirm or exclude the diagnosis\"  id='input_radio_12_1aefd25232e78eb9bcd974df4d0d42f4' aria-label='c. Further evaluation by an endocrinologist is recommended to confirm or exclude the diagnosis' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. Further evaluation by an endocrinologist is recommended to confirm or exclude the diagnosis<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_12_bfb5ae4471d32d2fdf920d0b71194a0a'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_12\" data-name=\"input_radio_12\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. The use of the dexamethasone-CRH test or the midnight serum cortisol test is suggested\"  id='input_radio_12_bfb5ae4471d32d2fdf920d0b71194a0a' aria-label='d. The use of the dexamethasone-CRH test or the midnight serum cortisol test is suggested' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. The use of the dexamethasone-CRH test or the midnight serum cortisol test is suggested<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_12_56ddadbeafc0a2ac85894e4374e629eb'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_12\" data-name=\"input_radio_12\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"e. The use of the desmopressin test is recommended\"  id='input_radio_12_56ddadbeafc0a2ac85894e4374e629eb' aria-label='e. The use of the desmopressin test is recommended' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e. The use of the desmopressin test is recommended<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"13. In what situation does the Endocrine Society recommend the use of the 1-mg overnight DST rather than UFC for initial testing for Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">13. In what situation does the Endocrine Society recommend the use of the 1-mg overnight DST rather than UFC for initial testing for Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_13_5e3653ebadba46635cee3c8855bef57e'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_13\" data-name=\"input_radio_13\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. Patients suspected of having cyclical Cushing&#039;s syndrome\"  id='input_radio_13_5e3653ebadba46635cee3c8855bef57e' aria-label='a. Patients suspected of having cyclical Cushing&#039;s syndrome' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. Patients suspected of having cyclical Cushing's syndrome<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_13_b367905727aabb7cddc4e582ad3d36dc'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_13\" data-name=\"input_radio_13\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. Patients suspected of having mild Cushing&#039;s syndrome\"  id='input_radio_13_b367905727aabb7cddc4e582ad3d36dc' aria-label='b. Patients suspected of having mild Cushing&#039;s syndrome' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. Patients suspected of having mild Cushing's syndrome<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_13_2415270f9d6666081aecce70bee3f9f1'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_13\" data-name=\"input_radio_13\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. Patients with severe renal failure\"  id='input_radio_13_2415270f9d6666081aecce70bee3f9f1' aria-label='c. Patients with severe renal failure' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. Patients with severe renal failure<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_13_3b615eca3c3914c08e0a697af9a6ddb6'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_13\" data-name=\"input_radio_13\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. Pregnant women\"  id='input_radio_13_3b615eca3c3914c08e0a697af9a6ddb6' aria-label='d. Pregnant women' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Pregnant women<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_13_25af747290ae1da58bd4293becf5c361'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_13\" data-name=\"input_radio_13\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"e. Patients receiving antiepileptic drugs known to enhance dexamethasone clearance\"  id='input_radio_13_25af747290ae1da58bd4293becf5c361' aria-label='e. Patients receiving antiepileptic drugs known to enhance dexamethasone clearance' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e. Patients receiving antiepileptic drugs known to enhance dexamethasone clearance<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"14. What is the Endocrine Society&#039;s recommendation for the use of dexamethasone testing in the initial evaluation of pregnant women?\">14. What is the Endocrine Society's recommendation for the use of dexamethasone testing in the initial evaluation of pregnant women?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_14_b8c0c3c1b4d2e8442c1fd5ec93ad4bed'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_14\" data-name=\"input_radio_14\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. It is recommended\"  id='input_radio_14_b8c0c3c1b4d2e8442c1fd5ec93ad4bed' aria-label='a. It is recommended' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. It is recommended<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_14_6431be33c9bb7956d32603bb7e43fab3'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_14\" data-name=\"input_radio_14\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. It is suggested as an additional test in specific situations\"  id='input_radio_14_6431be33c9bb7956d32603bb7e43fab3' aria-label='b. It is suggested as an additional test in specific situations' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. It is suggested as an additional test in specific situations<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_14_862ff821d5064dc59213aa0460117c61'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_14\" data-name=\"input_radio_14\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. It is recommended against the use of this test in the initial evaluation of pregnant women\"  id='input_radio_14_862ff821d5064dc59213aa0460117c61' aria-label='c. It is recommended against the use of this test in the initial evaluation of pregnant women' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. It is recommended against the use of this test in the initial evaluation of pregnant women<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_14_0719d3e3757c25abf1f95c02281cc4bf'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_14\" data-name=\"input_radio_14\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. It is recommended for patients suspected of having cyclical disease\"  id='input_radio_14_0719d3e3757c25abf1f95c02281cc4bf' aria-label='d. It is recommended for patients suspected of having cyclical disease' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. It is recommended for patients suspected of having cyclical disease<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_14_d301455aba88e24be62cf8c5402b5576'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_14\" data-name=\"input_radio_14\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"e. It is recommended for the subsequent evaluation of abnormal initial test results\"  id='input_radio_14_d301455aba88e24be62cf8c5402b5576' aria-label='e. It is recommended for the subsequent evaluation of abnormal initial test results' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e. It is recommended for the subsequent evaluation of abnormal initial test results<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"15. What test should be used in the initial evaluation of pregnant women suspected of having Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\"> 15. What test should be used in the initial evaluation of pregnant women suspected of having Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_15_9df1a8095bd09b6e3a7c6a78d791d87b'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_15\" data-name=\"input_radio_15\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a) UFC\"  id='input_radio_15_9df1a8095bd09b6e3a7c6a78d791d87b' aria-label='a) UFC' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a) UFC<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_15_928c3d6d38b027d43756be46cb6e5828'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_15\" data-name=\"input_radio_15\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b) Dexamethasone testing\"  id='input_radio_15_928c3d6d38b027d43756be46cb6e5828' aria-label='b) Dexamethasone testing' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b) Dexamethasone testing<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_15_132b799759c88a0e082376014db35834'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_15\" data-name=\"input_radio_15\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c) Random serum cortisol\"  id='input_radio_15_132b799759c88a0e082376014db35834' aria-label='c) Random serum cortisol' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c) Random serum cortisol<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_15_436e86a2b148d68fef7db41cdd3c329d'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_15\" data-name=\"input_radio_15\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d) Midnight salivary cortisol test\"  id='input_radio_15_436e86a2b148d68fef7db41cdd3c329d' aria-label='d) Midnight salivary cortisol test' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d) Midnight salivary cortisol test<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"16. What should be done for patients with normal test results in whom the pretest probability is high?\"> 16. What should be done for patients with normal test results in whom the pretest probability is high?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_16_48c1f77be4908c5fd35197d186183ab5'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_16\" data-name=\"input_radio_16\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a) No further evaluation is needed\"  id='input_radio_16_48c1f77be4908c5fd35197d186183ab5' aria-label='a) No further evaluation is needed' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a) No further evaluation is needed<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_16_5d954ae98a89df203efd1399a5d04fa5'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_16\" data-name=\"input_radio_16\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b) Further evaluation is suggested in 6 months if signs or symptoms progress\"  id='input_radio_16_5d954ae98a89df203efd1399a5d04fa5' aria-label='b) Further evaluation is suggested in 6 months if signs or symptoms progress' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b) Further evaluation is suggested in 6 months if signs or symptoms progress<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_16_a69c79eb697df898944c58965579891c'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_16\" data-name=\"input_radio_16\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c) Further evaluation by an endocrinologist is recommended to confirm or exclude the diagnosis\"  id='input_radio_16_a69c79eb697df898944c58965579891c' aria-label='c) Further evaluation by an endocrinologist is recommended to confirm or exclude the diagnosis' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c) Further evaluation by an endocrinologist is recommended to confirm or exclude the diagnosis<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_16_2cf738c5872a5830453f352c1d6e51cd'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_16\" data-name=\"input_radio_16\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d) Additional tests should be conducted, such as the desmopressin test\"  id='input_radio_16_2cf738c5872a5830453f352c1d6e51cd' aria-label='d) Additional tests should be conducted, such as the desmopressin test' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d) Additional tests should be conducted, such as the desmopressin test<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"17. What are the diagnostic criteria that suggest Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\"> 17. What are the diagnostic criteria that suggest Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_17_13c914e549914c8f8b1131ea3ac27d28'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_17\" data-name=\"input_radio_17\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a) UFC, serum cortisol, and midnight salivary cortisol all within normal ranges\"  id='input_radio_17_13c914e549914c8f8b1131ea3ac27d28' aria-label='a) UFC, serum cortisol, and midnight salivary cortisol all within normal ranges' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a) UFC, serum cortisol, and midnight salivary cortisol all within normal ranges<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_17_760bcd0e5de811dc1d3ff125659c5809'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_17\" data-name=\"input_radio_17\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b) UFC greater than the normal range, serum cortisol greater than 1.8 \u03bcg\/dl after 1 mg dexamethasone, and late-night salivary cortisol greater than 145 ng\/dl\"  id='input_radio_17_760bcd0e5de811dc1d3ff125659c5809' aria-label='b) UFC greater than the normal range, serum cortisol greater than 1.8 \u03bcg\/dl after 1 mg dexamethasone, and late-night salivary cortisol greater than 145 ng\/dl' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b) UFC greater than the normal range, serum cortisol greater than 1.8 \u03bcg\/dl after 1 mg dexamethasone, and late-night salivary cortisol greater than 145 ng\/dl<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_17_a7175d860fea93af2190325266421914'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_17\" data-name=\"input_radio_17\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c) Plasma ACTH levels greater than the normal range, urinary 17-ketosteroids, and insulin tolerance test\"  id='input_radio_17_a7175d860fea93af2190325266421914' aria-label='c) Plasma ACTH levels greater than the normal range, urinary 17-ketosteroids, and insulin tolerance test' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c) Plasma ACTH levels greater than the normal range, urinary 17-ketosteroids, and insulin tolerance test<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_17_1bb259f0386d3733e7091175a70eddf0'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_17\" data-name=\"input_radio_17\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d) Random serum cortisol, Loperamide test, and pituitary and adrenal imaging\"  id='input_radio_17_1bb259f0386d3733e7091175a70eddf0' aria-label='d) Random serum cortisol, Loperamide test, and pituitary and adrenal imaging' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d) Random serum cortisol, Loperamide test, and pituitary and adrenal imaging<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"18. What is the most common cause of Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">18. What is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_18_bc36035c5990f1f3628ef6c3303eba0e'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_18\" data-name=\"input_radio_18\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"A) Excess ACTH secretion\"  id='input_radio_18_bc36035c5990f1f3628ef6c3303eba0e' aria-label='A) Excess ACTH secretion' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>A) Excess ACTH secretion<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_18_b927510ea0956fe984baac33472dfb76'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_18\" data-name=\"input_radio_18\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"B) Independent adrenal overproduction of cortisol\"  id='input_radio_18_b927510ea0956fe984baac33472dfb76' aria-label='B) Independent adrenal overproduction of cortisol' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>B) Independent adrenal overproduction of cortisol<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_18_8f752da2706558f05b56f0d1fd68ec6a'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_18\" data-name=\"input_radio_18\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"C) Mild hypercortisolism\"  id='input_radio_18_8f752da2706558f05b56f0d1fd68ec6a' aria-label='C) Mild hypercortisolism' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>C) Mild hypercortisolism<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_18_3311abff71981d04fc6a30528c3d5881'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_18\" data-name=\"input_radio_18\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"D) Medically prescribed corticosteroids\"  id='input_radio_18_3311abff71981d04fc6a30528c3d5881' aria-label='D) Medically prescribed corticosteroids' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>D) Medically prescribed corticosteroids<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"19. What are some features of Cushing&#039;s syndrome that are more discriminatory than others?\">19. What are some features of Cushing's syndrome that are more discriminatory than others?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_19_376e5faeba48d25cf5ded5fa35973c6a'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_19\" data-name=\"input_radio_19\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"A) Obesity, depression, diabetes, hypertension, or menstrual irregularity\"  id='input_radio_19_376e5faeba48d25cf5ded5fa35973c6a' aria-label='A) Obesity, depression, diabetes, hypertension, or menstrual irregularity' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>A) Obesity, depression, diabetes, hypertension, or menstrual irregularity<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_19_1deb69689b5d7c234a676bb624cec70b'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_19\" data-name=\"input_radio_19\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"B) Reddish purple striae, plethora, proximal muscle weakness, bruising with no obvious trauma, and unexplained osteoporosis\"  id='input_radio_19_1deb69689b5d7c234a676bb624cec70b' aria-label='B) Reddish purple striae, plethora, proximal muscle weakness, bruising with no obvious trauma, and unexplained osteoporosis' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>B) Reddish purple striae, plethora, proximal muscle weakness, bruising with no obvious trauma, and unexplained osteoporosis<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_19_8c21310bf346a603b230504215b071df'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_19\" data-name=\"input_radio_19\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"C) Physical stress, malnutrition, anorexia nervosa, intense chronic exercise, and hypothalamic amenorrhea\"  id='input_radio_19_8c21310bf346a603b230504215b071df' aria-label='C) Physical stress, malnutrition, anorexia nervosa, intense chronic exercise, and hypothalamic amenorrhea' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>C) Physical stress, malnutrition, anorexia nervosa, intense chronic exercise, and hypothalamic amenorrhea<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_19_ce0ade462474fa30107692490bcd83ae'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_19\" data-name=\"input_radio_19\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"D) None of the above\"  id='input_radio_19_ce0ade462474fa30107692490bcd83ae' aria-label='D) None of the above' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>D) None of the above<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"20. What is the rationale for early recognition and treatment of mild Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">20. What is the rationale for early recognition and treatment of mild Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_20_d76a6a52e3cc1c73daf667bc31e4e70b'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_20\" data-name=\"input_radio_20\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"A) It is likely to reduce the risk of residual morbidity.\"  id='input_radio_20_d76a6a52e3cc1c73daf667bc31e4e70b' aria-label='A) It is likely to reduce the risk of residual morbidity.' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>A) It is likely to reduce the risk of residual morbidity.<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_20_c95eb155f4f5c54ba58bbf70b4b66340'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_20\" data-name=\"input_radio_20\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"B) It leads to a normalization of features of Cushing&#039;s syndrome.\"  id='input_radio_20_c95eb155f4f5c54ba58bbf70b4b66340' aria-label='B) It leads to a normalization of features of Cushing&#039;s syndrome.' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>B) It leads to a normalization of features of Cushing's syndrome.<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_20_f0cd5b0324482f3d5ffaa3ae3a9dcfad'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_20\" data-name=\"input_radio_20\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"C) It improves cognitive dysfunction in all patients.\"  id='input_radio_20_f0cd5b0324482f3d5ffaa3ae3a9dcfad' aria-label='C) It improves cognitive dysfunction in all patients.' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>C) It improves cognitive dysfunction in all patients.<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_20_1bf7c0c53887469c8098c876eacb48ad'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_20\" data-name=\"input_radio_20\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"D) It leads to a final stature within the predicted parental target range in all patients.\"  id='input_radio_20_1bf7c0c53887469c8098c876eacb48ad' aria-label='D) It leads to a final stature within the predicted parental target range in all patients.' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>D) It leads to a final stature within the predicted parental target range in all patients.<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"21. What is the likely cause of mild hypercortisolism associated with certain psychiatric disorders, poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, and alcoholism?\">21. What is the likely cause of mild hypercortisolism associated with certain psychiatric disorders, poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, and alcoholism?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_21_d5faee876f8b09322ed468c07f2e4578'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_21\" data-name=\"input_radio_21\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"A) Overactivity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis\"  id='input_radio_21_d5faee876f8b09322ed468c07f2e4578' aria-label='A) Overactivity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>A) Overactivity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_21_c2b1be2f27740210d6cf1d9c51b57dfb'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_21\" data-name=\"input_radio_21\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"B) Independent adrenal overproduction of cortisol\"  id='input_radio_21_c2b1be2f27740210d6cf1d9c51b57dfb' aria-label='B) Independent adrenal overproduction of cortisol' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>B) Independent adrenal overproduction of cortisol<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_21_54fb0df445f575b1b647420433a4a9b6'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_21\" data-name=\"input_radio_21\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"C) Excess ACTH secretion\"  id='input_radio_21_54fb0df445f575b1b647420433a4a9b6' aria-label='C) Excess ACTH secretion' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>C) Excess ACTH secretion<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_21_97cfe657bdc7175e8aa68ea8861be268'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_21\" data-name=\"input_radio_21\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"D) None of the above\"  id='input_radio_21_97cfe657bdc7175e8aa68ea8861be268' aria-label='D) None of the above' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>D) None of the above<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"22. What do the recommendations for testing for Cushing&#039;s syndrome in these guidelines primarily rely on?\">22. What do the recommendations for testing for Cushing's syndrome in these guidelines primarily rely on?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_22_f66ae66c2c8d185a906a93abbdf6c58a'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_22\" data-name=\"input_radio_22\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"A) Direct evidence from observational studies indicating a large treatment effect\"  id='input_radio_22_f66ae66c2c8d185a906a93abbdf6c58a' aria-label='A) Direct evidence from observational studies indicating a large treatment effect' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>A) Direct evidence from observational studies indicating a large treatment effect<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_22_69c8e171597e23bf9e37f1ac2530287b'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_22\" data-name=\"input_radio_22\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"B) Indirect evidence from studies that yield data on the accuracy of currently available tests\"  id='input_radio_22_69c8e171597e23bf9e37f1ac2530287b' aria-label='B) Indirect evidence from studies that yield data on the accuracy of currently available tests' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>B) Indirect evidence from studies that yield data on the accuracy of currently available tests<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_22_25e8ea274744a7f951d2b7d3f03d4e88'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_22\" data-name=\"input_radio_22\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"C) Both direct and indirect evidence\"  id='input_radio_22_25e8ea274744a7f951d2b7d3f03d4e88' aria-label='C) Both direct and indirect evidence' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>C) Both direct and indirect evidence<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_22_65b2e8cd2db3c6847e89c30cf6e3fc0c'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_22\" data-name=\"input_radio_22\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"D) None of the above\"  id='input_radio_22_65b2e8cd2db3c6847e89c30cf6e3fc0c' aria-label='D) None of the above' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>D) None of the above<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"23. Which of the following is the most common cause of Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">23. Which of the following is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_23_9f80dfeb43eb6b8cd70d4e9e014baecd'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_23\" data-name=\"input_radio_23\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. Iatrogenic from medically prescribed corticosteroids\"  id='input_radio_23_9f80dfeb43eb6b8cd70d4e9e014baecd' aria-label='a. Iatrogenic from medically prescribed corticosteroids' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. Iatrogenic from medically prescribed corticosteroids<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_23_b5bb59bec9db45ba8195689324859609'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_23\" data-name=\"input_radio_23\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. Excess ACTH secretion from a pituitary tumor\"  id='input_radio_23_b5bb59bec9db45ba8195689324859609' aria-label='b. Excess ACTH secretion from a pituitary tumor' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. Excess ACTH secretion from a pituitary tumor<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_23_25b05b276c6b550c359414ff892219c7'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_23\" data-name=\"input_radio_23\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. Excess cortisol production from an adrenal tumor\"  id='input_radio_23_25b05b276c6b550c359414ff892219c7' aria-label='c. Excess cortisol production from an adrenal tumor' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. Excess cortisol production from an adrenal tumor<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_23_a324d09a23c5665de97641813c479421'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_23\" data-name=\"input_radio_23\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. Excess cortisol production from other ectopic tumors\"  id='input_radio_23_a324d09a23c5665de97641813c479421' aria-label='d. Excess cortisol production from other ectopic tumors' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Excess cortisol production from other ectopic tumors<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"24. Which of the following is NOT a discriminatory feature of Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">24. Which of the following is NOT a discriminatory feature of Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_24_5979cf0200003caf882e4ef1418369ff'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_24\" data-name=\"input_radio_24\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. Facial Plethora\"  id='input_radio_24_5979cf0200003caf882e4ef1418369ff' aria-label='a. Facial Plethora' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. Facial Plethora<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_24_1e282400168b1119a113055007a79610'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_24\" data-name=\"input_radio_24\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. Reddish purple striae\"  id='input_radio_24_1e282400168b1119a113055007a79610' aria-label='b. Reddish purple striae' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. Reddish purple striae<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_24_44e428e2f60fed14d16dec0350d2b5af'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_24\" data-name=\"input_radio_24\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. Proximal muscle weakness\"  id='input_radio_24_44e428e2f60fed14d16dec0350d2b5af' aria-label='c. Proximal muscle weakness' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. Proximal muscle weakness<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_24_f442814b719e31d697b98b19ad82f8e9'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_24\" data-name=\"input_radio_24\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. Mild hypertension\"  id='input_radio_24_f442814b719e31d697b98b19ad82f8e9' aria-label='d. Mild hypertension' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Mild hypertension<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"25. What is the sensitivity of combined reduced linear growth and increased weight in children for the diagnosis of Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">25. What is the sensitivity of combined reduced linear growth and increased weight in children for the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_25_ad730d9098386db2765665ff39d4051d'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_25\" data-name=\"input_radio_25\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. Low\"  id='input_radio_25_ad730d9098386db2765665ff39d4051d' aria-label='a. Low' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. Low<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_25_f0b89f646ef5e7ee279c8a6ac5e32683'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_25\" data-name=\"input_radio_25\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. Moderate\"  id='input_radio_25_f0b89f646ef5e7ee279c8a6ac5e32683' aria-label='b. Moderate' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. Moderate<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_25_f16fd7e9e0fa16b1ec050e969c870a2f'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_25\" data-name=\"input_radio_25\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. High\"  id='input_radio_25_f16fd7e9e0fa16b1ec050e969c870a2f' aria-label='c. High' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. High<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_25_d05fd4e43e0334c61a7f7efc3e3bac31'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_25\" data-name=\"input_radio_25\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. Very high\"  id='input_radio_25_d05fd4e43e0334c61a7f7efc3e3bac31' aria-label='d. Very high' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Very high<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"26. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial test for the diagnosis of Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">26. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial test for the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_26_3f9c0e9d5e7681cba3d6ef9514ab4b7f'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_26\" data-name=\"input_radio_26\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. Random serum cortisol\"  id='input_radio_26_3f9c0e9d5e7681cba3d6ef9514ab4b7f' aria-label='a. Random serum cortisol' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. Random serum cortisol<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_26_85499553fdc9c9867fefd708f08c8e36'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_26\" data-name=\"input_radio_26\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. Urinary 17-ketosteroids\"  id='input_radio_26_85499553fdc9c9867fefd708f08c8e36' aria-label='b. Urinary 17-ketosteroids' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. Urinary 17-ketosteroids<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_26_ffae48dd0276bf9dcea072d794cd3ab1'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_26\" data-name=\"input_radio_26\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. Late-night salivary cortisol\"  id='input_radio_26_ffae48dd0276bf9dcea072d794cd3ab1' aria-label='c. Late-night salivary cortisol' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. Late-night salivary cortisol<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_26_06b1a3f0f01a03772cb0c9cbba9b47f8'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_26\" data-name=\"input_radio_26\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. Insulin tolerance test\"  id='input_radio_26_06b1a3f0f01a03772cb0c9cbba9b47f8' aria-label='d. Insulin tolerance test' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Insulin tolerance test<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"27. What is the recommended approach to individuals with normal test results but a high pretest probability of Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">27. What is the recommended approach to individuals with normal test results but a high pretest probability of Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_27_529f7f6197caeeb7696e5c32185ac7d6'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_27\" data-name=\"input_radio_27\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. Reevaluation in 6 months\"  id='input_radio_27_529f7f6197caeeb7696e5c32185ac7d6' aria-label='a. Reevaluation in 6 months' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. Reevaluation in 6 months<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_27_1d543c0693d0cd434bb54bd4f64a92ba'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_27\" data-name=\"input_radio_27\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. Further evaluation by an endocrinologist\"  id='input_radio_27_1d543c0693d0cd434bb54bd4f64a92ba' aria-label='b. Further evaluation by an endocrinologist' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. Further evaluation by an endocrinologist<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_27_63dba7728e7ca32ae0841af8657a0a2b'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_27\" data-name=\"input_radio_27\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. Repeat the same test\"  id='input_radio_27_63dba7728e7ca32ae0841af8657a0a2b' aria-label='c. Repeat the same test' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. Repeat the same test<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_27_2ef9a6ca0b3d60bbcaa50ac9f847ab4f'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_27\" data-name=\"input_radio_27\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. No further evaluation needed\"  id='input_radio_27_2ef9a6ca0b3d60bbcaa50ac9f847ab4f' aria-label='d. No further evaluation needed' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. No further evaluation needed<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"28. Which of the following drugs accelerates dexamethasone metabolism by induction of CYP 3A4?\">28. Which of the following drugs accelerates dexamethasone metabolism by induction of CYP 3A4?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_28_bb6f8fab70cbc752b41e5270070272d5'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_28\" data-name=\"input_radio_28\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. Estrogens\"  id='input_radio_28_bb6f8fab70cbc752b41e5270070272d5' aria-label='a. Estrogens' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. Estrogens<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_28_157eb45581914a578d871814d8ae7474'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_28\" data-name=\"input_radio_28\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. Itraconazole\"  id='input_radio_28_157eb45581914a578d871814d8ae7474' aria-label='b. Itraconazole' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. Itraconazole<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_28_0d6f578e1f9f5f130c68e65841f21696'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_28\" data-name=\"input_radio_28\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. Rifampin\"  id='input_radio_28_0d6f578e1f9f5f130c68e65841f21696' aria-label='c. Rifampin' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. Rifampin<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_28_3c37b2cf0f8c49b9fa41603022855267'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_28\" data-name=\"input_radio_28\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. Licorice\"  id='input_radio_28_3c37b2cf0f8c49b9fa41603022855267' aria-label='d. Licorice' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Licorice<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"29. What is the recommended time frame for withdrawing estrogen-containing drugs before testing or retesting for Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">29. What is the recommended time frame for withdrawing estrogen-containing drugs before testing or retesting for Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_29_942ea1f1e8873d93fe3619f2cd6a5bad'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_29\" data-name=\"input_radio_29\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. 2 weeks\"  id='input_radio_29_942ea1f1e8873d93fe3619f2cd6a5bad' aria-label='a. 2 weeks' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. 2 weeks<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_29_1f0f4375a57591bb0930144a2197cc23'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_29\" data-name=\"input_radio_29\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. 4 weeks\"  id='input_radio_29_1f0f4375a57591bb0930144a2197cc23' aria-label='b. 4 weeks' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. 4 weeks<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_29_b251a3423f3181fafa6c0d131bf0aa41'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_29\" data-name=\"input_radio_29\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. 6 weeks\"  id='input_radio_29_b251a3423f3181fafa6c0d131bf0aa41' aria-label='c. 6 weeks' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. 6 weeks<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_29_46535414c1f76d0f496d40563e4d8aa8'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_29\" data-name=\"input_radio_29\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. 8 weeks\"  id='input_radio_29_46535414c1f76d0f496d40563e4d8aa8' aria-label='d. 8 weeks' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. 8 weeks<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"30. What is the advantage of obtaining at least two measurements of urine or salivary cortisol for the diagnosis of Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">30. What is the advantage of obtaining at least two measurements of urine or salivary cortisol for the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_30_5a6358bd7e1b4f6b0481938bc59d26ea'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_30\" data-name=\"input_radio_30\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. It allows for evaluation of false-positive and negative responses.\"  id='input_radio_30_5a6358bd7e1b4f6b0481938bc59d26ea' aria-label='a. It allows for evaluation of false-positive and negative responses.' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. It allows for evaluation of false-positive and negative responses.<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_30_10edc835d54f6204eef98b95d606d686'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_30\" data-name=\"input_radio_30\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. It eliminates the need for simultaneous measurement of cortisol and dexamethasone.\"  id='input_radio_30_10edc835d54f6204eef98b95d606d686' aria-label='b. It eliminates the need for simultaneous measurement of cortisol and dexamethasone.' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. It eliminates the need for simultaneous measurement of cortisol and dexamethasone.<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_30_0fe7c6b3ffb838089575241f2bbb6bba'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_30\" data-name=\"input_radio_30\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. It ensures adequate plasma dexamethasone concentrations.\"  id='input_radio_30_0fe7c6b3ffb838089575241f2bbb6bba' aria-label='c. It ensures adequate plasma dexamethasone concentrations.' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. It ensures adequate plasma dexamethasone concentrations.<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_30_3810287d3c42b16f9b4fe03a5f261c1c'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_30\" data-name=\"input_radio_30\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. It reduces interindividual variation in dexamethasone clearance.\"  id='input_radio_30_3810287d3c42b16f9b4fe03a5f261c1c' aria-label='d. It reduces interindividual variation in dexamethasone clearance.' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. It reduces interindividual variation in dexamethasone clearance.<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"31. Which of the following drugs inhibits dexamethasone metabolism by inhibition of CYP 3A4?\">31. Which of the following drugs inhibits dexamethasone metabolism by inhibition of CYP 3A4?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_31_28950149b6cedcd3e401842bfd29d4ac'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_31\" data-name=\"input_radio_31\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. Carbamazepine\"  id='input_radio_31_28950149b6cedcd3e401842bfd29d4ac' aria-label='a. Carbamazepine' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. Carbamazepine<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_31_e584c0253a9a2874090fbf4f6b696d80'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_31\" data-name=\"input_radio_31\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. Ritonavir\"  id='input_radio_31_e584c0253a9a2874090fbf4f6b696d80' aria-label='b. Ritonavir' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. Ritonavir<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_31_0fa7179f7332cd4f055dfa5a9e8f1f19'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_31\" data-name=\"input_radio_31\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. Mitotane\"  id='input_radio_31_0fa7179f7332cd4f055dfa5a9e8f1f19' aria-label='c. Mitotane' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. Mitotane<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_31_a01f0a9eeedc9ee0b12fd823505c34e9'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_31\" data-name=\"input_radio_31\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. Phenytoin\"  id='input_radio_31_a01f0a9eeedc9ee0b12fd823505c34e9' aria-label='d. Phenytoin' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Phenytoin<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"32. What does UFC measure in the evaluation of cortisol secretion?\">32. What does UFC measure in the evaluation of cortisol secretion?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_32_a1fe1641290919da8e44e8fa43d30aad'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_32\" data-name=\"input_radio_32\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. Total cortisol\"  id='input_radio_32_a1fe1641290919da8e44e8fa43d30aad' aria-label='a. Total cortisol' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. Total cortisol<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_32_153469e166edae0a7e3fbde772311312'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_32\" data-name=\"input_radio_32\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. CBG-bound cortisol\"  id='input_radio_32_153469e166edae0a7e3fbde772311312' aria-label='b. CBG-bound cortisol' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. CBG-bound cortisol<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_32_68e5e57ecf7cdec146b4bc459591fdc8'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_32\" data-name=\"input_radio_32\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. Unbound cortisol\"  id='input_radio_32_68e5e57ecf7cdec146b4bc459591fdc8' aria-label='c. Unbound cortisol' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. Unbound cortisol<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_32_ebe88953eb257f9481a7cc2fa3225533'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_32\" data-name=\"input_radio_32\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. Metabolites of cortisol\"  id='input_radio_32_ebe88953eb257f9481a7cc2fa3225533' aria-label='d. Metabolites of cortisol' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Metabolites of cortisol<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"33. Which of the following drugs increases CBG and may falsely elevate cortisol results?\">33. Which of the following drugs increases CBG and may falsely elevate cortisol results?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_33_36cea6a3e8765bb8465e054fc17d96d6'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_33\" data-name=\"input_radio_33\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. Rifampin\"  id='input_radio_33_36cea6a3e8765bb8465e054fc17d96d6' aria-label='a. Rifampin' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. Rifampin<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_33_9bc63538ad5018b56191aa8af7b1a458'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_33\" data-name=\"input_radio_33\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. Carbamazepine\"  id='input_radio_33_9bc63538ad5018b56191aa8af7b1a458' aria-label='b. Carbamazepine' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. Carbamazepine<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_33_ada50276de2569731e1bb5554dc4a5ee'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_33\" data-name=\"input_radio_33\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. Estrogens\"  id='input_radio_33_ada50276de2569731e1bb5554dc4a5ee' aria-label='c. Estrogens' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. Estrogens<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_33_5fdd7e6b8fb9e3cf4dc48736b04a8536'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_33\" data-name=\"input_radio_33\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. Aprepitant\"  id='input_radio_33_5fdd7e6b8fb9e3cf4dc48736b04a8536' aria-label='d. Aprepitant' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Aprepitant<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"34. What is the first morning void?\">34. What is the first morning void?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_34_1e666d2c25c9be18de00bc1ea97c0ee5'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_34\" data-name=\"input_radio_34\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. The first urine collection of the day\"  id='input_radio_34_1e666d2c25c9be18de00bc1ea97c0ee5' aria-label='a. The first urine collection of the day' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. The first urine collection of the day<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_34_58f890ba60c4c5c878ccba49b0a4f353'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_34\" data-name=\"input_radio_34\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. The last urine collection of the day\"  id='input_radio_34_58f890ba60c4c5c878ccba49b0a4f353' aria-label='b. The last urine collection of the day' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. The last urine collection of the day<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_34_470d38a74a30f7dc25abca6d90785b37'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_34\" data-name=\"input_radio_34\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. The urine collection on the second morning\"  id='input_radio_34_470d38a74a30f7dc25abca6d90785b37' aria-label='c. The urine collection on the second morning' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. The urine collection on the second morning<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_34_7cf1a435696b782ee9327be98324c405'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_34\" data-name=\"input_radio_34\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. The urine collection after drinking excessive amounts of fluids\"  id='input_radio_34_7cf1a435696b782ee9327be98324c405' aria-label='d. The urine collection after drinking excessive amounts of fluids' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. The urine collection after drinking excessive amounts of fluids<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"35. What should patients avoid during the UFC collection?\">35. What should patients avoid during the UFC collection?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_35_0ed2799fa0d0ef569e836ea634ab0359'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_35\" data-name=\"input_radio_35\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. Drinking excessive amounts of fluids\"  id='input_radio_35_0ed2799fa0d0ef569e836ea634ab0359' aria-label='a. Drinking excessive amounts of fluids' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. Drinking excessive amounts of fluids<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_35_af638f662a27fbac7d5b93ecd41f0c5e'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_35\" data-name=\"input_radio_35\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. Eating salty foods\"  id='input_radio_35_af638f662a27fbac7d5b93ecd41f0c5e' aria-label='b. Eating salty foods' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. Eating salty foods<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_35_08b03704bc9cb7a582ee394ab13c37fc'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_35\" data-name=\"input_radio_35\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. Consuming caffeine\"  id='input_radio_35_08b03704bc9cb7a582ee394ab13c37fc' aria-label='c. Consuming caffeine' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. Consuming caffeine<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_35_cfa05d690193978447021df70c23ca4c'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_35\" data-name=\"input_radio_35\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. Using steroid-containing creams\"  id='input_radio_35_cfa05d690193978447021df70c23ca4c' aria-label='d. Using steroid-containing creams' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Using steroid-containing creams<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"36. When is the best time to collect a late-night salivary cortisol sample?\">36. When is the best time to collect a late-night salivary cortisol sample?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_36_48253022df4f2791b4e83557b077e16e'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_36\" data-name=\"input_radio_36\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. At midnight\"  id='input_radio_36_48253022df4f2791b4e83557b077e16e' aria-label='a. At midnight' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. At midnight<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_36_b32852d3b32fd43c4aa7c5e846fd3ed7'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_36\" data-name=\"input_radio_36\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. Between 0800 and 0900 h\"  id='input_radio_36_b32852d3b32fd43c4aa7c5e846fd3ed7' aria-label='b. Between 0800 and 0900 h' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. Between 0800 and 0900 h<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_36_f110ad0392a3023fca098a7e4a0a5adf'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_36\" data-name=\"input_radio_36\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. Between 2300 and 2400 h\"  id='input_radio_36_f110ad0392a3023fca098a7e4a0a5adf' aria-label='c. Between 2300 and 2400 h' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. Between 2300 and 2400 h<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_36_a246a1ebad90652e5316d9dc7c17e735'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_36\" data-name=\"input_radio_36\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. In the morning after waking up\"  id='input_radio_36_a246a1ebad90652e5316d9dc7c17e735' aria-label='d. In the morning after waking up' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. In the morning after waking up<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"37. What is the best technique for collecting saliva for late-night salivary cortisol testing?\">37. What is the best technique for collecting saliva for late-night salivary cortisol testing?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_37_69ba89818adbac86dca379d8f3547c46'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_37\" data-name=\"input_radio_37\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. Active spitting into a plastic tube\"  id='input_radio_37_69ba89818adbac86dca379d8f3547c46' aria-label='a. Active spitting into a plastic tube' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. Active spitting into a plastic tube<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_37_25e80ee4f7221d0fefc8bc125f93142f'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_37\" data-name=\"input_radio_37\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. Passive drooling into a plastic tube\"  id='input_radio_37_25e80ee4f7221d0fefc8bc125f93142f' aria-label='b. Passive drooling into a plastic tube' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. Passive drooling into a plastic tube<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_37_4113e65cda1ce5f4dfdc02c9b0b7b9a7'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_37\" data-name=\"input_radio_37\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. Using a cotton pledget (salivette)\"  id='input_radio_37_4113e65cda1ce5f4dfdc02c9b0b7b9a7' aria-label='c. Using a cotton pledget (salivette)' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. Using a cotton pledget (salivette)<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_37_a67d0756f060b098cb591bef5ce08a15'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_37\" data-name=\"input_radio_37\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. Swallowing a pill\"  id='input_radio_37_a67d0756f060b098cb591bef5ce08a15' aria-label='d. Swallowing a pill' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Swallowing a pill<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"38. Which medical condition may cause overactivation of the HPA axis without true Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">38. Which medical condition may cause overactivation of the HPA axis without true Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_38_72148e494a590b8e11d6fbc865b75b5f'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_38\" data-name=\"input_radio_38\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. Hypothyroidism\"  id='input_radio_38_72148e494a590b8e11d6fbc865b75b5f' aria-label='a. Hypothyroidism' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. Hypothyroidism<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_38_37bf525c9f621c0aceddca2caf717c20'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_38\" data-name=\"input_radio_38\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. Diabetes mellitus\"  id='input_radio_38_37bf525c9f621c0aceddca2caf717c20' aria-label='b. Diabetes mellitus' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. Diabetes mellitus<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_38_201a3a66a1ba8cf195d74c674462cd60'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_38\" data-name=\"input_radio_38\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. Osteoporosis\"  id='input_radio_38_201a3a66a1ba8cf195d74c674462cd60' aria-label='c. Osteoporosis' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. Osteoporosis<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_38_2c0b7651c94039ab2b7d382cae8230b6'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_38\" data-name=\"input_radio_38\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. Rheumatoid arthritis\"  id='input_radio_38_2c0b7651c94039ab2b7d382cae8230b6' aria-label='d. Rheumatoid arthritis' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Rheumatoid arthritis<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"39. What is the cutoff value for suppression of serum cortisol in the 1-mg overnight dexamethasone suppression test?\">39. What is the cutoff value for suppression of serum cortisol in the 1-mg overnight dexamethasone suppression test?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_39_8847f1df5c8533cc8a1ff00fc448a68b'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_39\" data-name=\"input_radio_39\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. 3.6-7.2 \u03bcg\/dl\"  id='input_radio_39_8847f1df5c8533cc8a1ff00fc448a68b' aria-label='a. 3.6-7.2 \u03bcg\/dl' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. 3.6-7.2 \u03bcg\/dl<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_39_40ea73a8b6137f9342aa65242445b398'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_39\" data-name=\"input_radio_39\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. 1.8 \u03bcg\/dl\"  id='input_radio_39_40ea73a8b6137f9342aa65242445b398' aria-label='b. 1.8 \u03bcg\/dl' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. 1.8 \u03bcg\/dl<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_39_a7c71d173f5e50156a195e0453c5c3fc'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_39\" data-name=\"input_radio_39\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. 5 \u03bcg\/dl\"  id='input_radio_39_a7c71d173f5e50156a195e0453c5c3fc' aria-label='c. 5 \u03bcg\/dl' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. 5 \u03bcg\/dl<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_39_0323212fda1099fa048ed46e2b5a5297'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_39\" data-name=\"input_radio_39\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. 100-200 nmol\/liter\"  id='input_radio_39_0323212fda1099fa048ed46e2b5a5297' aria-label='d. 100-200 nmol\/liter' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. 100-200 nmol\/liter<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"40. What is the recommended dexamethasone dose for the 48-h low-dose dexamethasone suppression test?\">40. What is the recommended dexamethasone dose for the 48-h low-dose dexamethasone suppression test?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_40_3f29e6458f8a336b58e0b4592622a0f0'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_40\" data-name=\"input_radio_40\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. 1 mg\"  id='input_radio_40_3f29e6458f8a336b58e0b4592622a0f0' aria-label='a. 1 mg' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. 1 mg<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_40_cd348c98b5979499bff4ef7bcef0c6de'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_40\" data-name=\"input_radio_40\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. 2 mg\"  id='input_radio_40_cd348c98b5979499bff4ef7bcef0c6de' aria-label='b. 2 mg' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. 2 mg<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_40_32651f6b73cd274c07b8848980a4008f'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_40\" data-name=\"input_radio_40\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. 3 mg\"  id='input_radio_40_32651f6b73cd274c07b8848980a4008f' aria-label='c. 3 mg' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. 3 mg<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_40_5146dc48218d5fd3f0d6eb00effe6780'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_40\" data-name=\"input_radio_40\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. 4 mg\"  id='input_radio_40_5146dc48218d5fd3f0d6eb00effe6780' aria-label='d. 4 mg' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. 4 mg<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"41. What is the recommended length of abstinence from alcohol before performing the 48-h, 2 mg\/d low-dose dexamethasone suppression test?\">41. What is the recommended length of abstinence from alcohol before performing the 48-h, 2 mg\/d low-dose dexamethasone suppression test?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_41_5dffdbb6fe3a186ae1c84c2727001ae0'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_41\" data-name=\"input_radio_41\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. 24 hours\"  id='input_radio_41_5dffdbb6fe3a186ae1c84c2727001ae0' aria-label='a. 24 hours' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. 24 hours<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_41_4d6cfd07eb54f95dd39d828f89dbf247'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_41\" data-name=\"input_radio_41\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. 48 hours\"  id='input_radio_41_4d6cfd07eb54f95dd39d828f89dbf247' aria-label='b. 48 hours' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. 48 hours<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_41_c851e79d2f49a3c373d911ef1dd71d75'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_41\" data-name=\"input_radio_41\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. 1 week\"  id='input_radio_41_c851e79d2f49a3c373d911ef1dd71d75' aria-label='c. 1 week' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. 1 week<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_41_ff94ed55dd21f9904f5fd8c908685c62'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_41\" data-name=\"input_radio_41\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. 2 weeks\"  id='input_radio_41_ff94ed55dd21f9904f5fd8c908685c62' aria-label='d. 2 weeks' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. 2 weeks<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"42. How many collections of 24-h urine should be performed for the UFC test?\">42. How many collections of 24-h urine should be performed for the UFC test?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_42_a361c46707d452ab6793dd31f20a92e1'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_42\" data-name=\"input_radio_42\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. One\"  id='input_radio_42_a361c46707d452ab6793dd31f20a92e1' aria-label='a. One' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. One<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_42_9a59530be8d072226664a39bdead96d0'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_42\" data-name=\"input_radio_42\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. Two\"  id='input_radio_42_9a59530be8d072226664a39bdead96d0' aria-label='b. Two' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. Two<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_42_b04a45d10cf466b9c0424fb6f89ec003'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_42\" data-name=\"input_radio_42\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. Three\"  id='input_radio_42_b04a45d10cf466b9c0424fb6f89ec003' aria-label='c. Three' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. Three<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_42_379ccbd284c1a2888edee0a223579e00'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_42\" data-name=\"input_radio_42\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. Four\"  id='input_radio_42_379ccbd284c1a2888edee0a223579e00' aria-label='d. Four' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Four<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"43. At what time should saliva samples be collected for the late-night salivary cortisol test?\">43. At what time should saliva samples be collected for the late-night salivary cortisol test?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_43_09a14640e5713a459ba5a9c1bdca728f'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_43\" data-name=\"input_radio_43\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. Between 0600 and 0700 h\"  id='input_radio_43_09a14640e5713a459ba5a9c1bdca728f' aria-label='a. Between 0600 and 0700 h' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. Between 0600 and 0700 h<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_43_abb946fa8415a9a0012781748614d4b1'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_43\" data-name=\"input_radio_43\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. Between 1700 and 1800 h\"  id='input_radio_43_abb946fa8415a9a0012781748614d4b1' aria-label='b. Between 1700 and 1800 h' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. Between 1700 and 1800 h<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_43_036ed067fff44e310a61ae2fa75e46dc'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_43\" data-name=\"input_radio_43\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. Between 2300 and 2400 h\"  id='input_radio_43_036ed067fff44e310a61ae2fa75e46dc' aria-label='c. Between 2300 and 2400 h' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. Between 2300 and 2400 h<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_43_bf1e3dd7341085ff10ce7dea4971e0f2'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_43\" data-name=\"input_radio_43\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. Between 0800 and 0900 h\"  id='input_radio_43_bf1e3dd7341085ff10ce7dea4971e0f2' aria-label='d. Between 0800 and 0900 h' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Between 0800 and 0900 h<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"44. What is the most validated assay used in the United States to measure salivary cortisol?\">44. What is the most validated assay used in the United States to measure salivary cortisol?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_44_639453bf426e19788b9b8cd59c041ee6'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_44\" data-name=\"input_radio_44\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. ELISA\"  id='input_radio_44_639453bf426e19788b9b8cd59c041ee6' aria-label='a. ELISA' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. ELISA<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_44_3f9a5e401d66f629781fc7ba1170e53f'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_44\" data-name=\"input_radio_44\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. RIA\"  id='input_radio_44_3f9a5e401d66f629781fc7ba1170e53f' aria-label='b. RIA' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. RIA<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_44_eacece5eebc8fc0be404b3bd542bccad'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_44\" data-name=\"input_radio_44\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. ECLIA\"  id='input_radio_44_eacece5eebc8fc0be404b3bd542bccad' aria-label='c. ECLIA' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. ECLIA<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_44_b19147f63be69842df551efcd3bf2b9c'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_44\" data-name=\"input_radio_44\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. CLIA\"  id='input_radio_44_b19147f63be69842df551efcd3bf2b9c' aria-label='d. CLIA' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. CLIA<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"45. What is the cutoff value for the suppression of serum cortisol in the 1-mg dexamethasone suppression test?\">45. What is the cutoff value for the suppression of serum cortisol in the 1-mg dexamethasone suppression test?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_45_c54ce0917cd191eb127e18c0add43cf0'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_45\" data-name=\"input_radio_45\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. Less than 3.6 \u03bcg\/dl\"  id='input_radio_45_c54ce0917cd191eb127e18c0add43cf0' aria-label='a. Less than 3.6 \u03bcg\/dl' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. Less than 3.6 \u03bcg\/dl<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_45_a1248610410bb1087c735cdd1d3f8d6b'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_45\" data-name=\"input_radio_45\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. Less than 5 \u03bcg\/dl\"  id='input_radio_45_a1248610410bb1087c735cdd1d3f8d6b' aria-label='b. Less than 5 \u03bcg\/dl' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. Less than 5 \u03bcg\/dl<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_45_39b1c52912057991b63a825ead97251f'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_45\" data-name=\"input_radio_45\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. Less than 7.2 \u03bcg\/dl\"  id='input_radio_45_39b1c52912057991b63a825ead97251f' aria-label='c. Less than 7.2 \u03bcg\/dl' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. Less than 7.2 \u03bcg\/dl<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_45_efe107ae7c54ee75f2245a5bfc36dcab'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_45\" data-name=\"input_radio_45\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. Less than 1.8 \u03bcg\/dl\"  id='input_radio_45_efe107ae7c54ee75f2245a5bfc36dcab' aria-label='d. Less than 1.8 \u03bcg\/dl' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Less than 1.8 \u03bcg\/dl<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"46. What is the recommended duration of abstinence from alcohol before performing the 48-h, 2 mg\/d low-dose dexamethasone suppression test?\">46. What is the recommended duration of abstinence from alcohol before performing the 48-h, 2 mg\/d low-dose dexamethasone suppression test?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_46_f855eadb185237506df1bff6867dc929'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_46\" data-name=\"input_radio_46\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. 1 week\"  id='input_radio_46_f855eadb185237506df1bff6867dc929' aria-label='a. 1 week' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. 1 week<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_46_d217bea2a750288c98bc6fd860406463'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_46\" data-name=\"input_radio_46\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. 2 weeks\"  id='input_radio_46_d217bea2a750288c98bc6fd860406463' aria-label='b. 2 weeks' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. 2 weeks<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_46_8427c6eadeafcb87d190c47885fb1e83'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_46\" data-name=\"input_radio_46\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. 3 weeks\"  id='input_radio_46_8427c6eadeafcb87d190c47885fb1e83' aria-label='c. 3 weeks' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. 3 weeks<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_46_59fca1716e21816bbc0f08b8e79fe9bb'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_46\" data-name=\"input_radio_46\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. 4 weeks\"  id='input_radio_46_59fca1716e21816bbc0f08b8e79fe9bb' aria-label='d. 4 weeks' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. 4 weeks<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"47. What is the diagnostic accuracy of the 48-h, 2 mg\/d low-dose dexamethasone suppression test in adults without Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">47. What is the diagnostic accuracy of the 48-h, 2 mg\/d low-dose dexamethasone suppression test in adults without Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_47_88d2d57c760da34a0c53c40f77db32a5'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_47\" data-name=\"input_radio_47\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. 50%\"  id='input_radio_47_88d2d57c760da34a0c53c40f77db32a5' aria-label='a. 50%' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. 50%<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_47_af2e956b17b1f46a6f04e43f6bec2ba9'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_47\" data-name=\"input_radio_47\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. 70%\"  id='input_radio_47_af2e956b17b1f46a6f04e43f6bec2ba9' aria-label='b. 70%' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. 70%<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_47_20404dc7861a4723654d198a4febce31'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_47\" data-name=\"input_radio_47\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. 80%\"  id='input_radio_47_20404dc7861a4723654d198a4febce31' aria-label='c. 80%' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. 80%<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_47_e8b682af3fd5230289af1a038bb04ecf'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_47\" data-name=\"input_radio_47\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. 90%\"  id='input_radio_47_e8b682af3fd5230289af1a038bb04ecf' aria-label='d. 90%' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. 90%<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"48. Which of the following tests is recommended for retesting patients with initially normal test results who develop new or progressive signs or symptoms of Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">48. Which of the following tests is recommended for retesting patients with initially normal test results who develop new or progressive signs or symptoms of Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_48_315679b5ad4686858878196370963c8e'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_48\" data-name=\"input_radio_48\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. Loperamide test\"  id='input_radio_48_315679b5ad4686858878196370963c8e' aria-label='a. Loperamide test' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. Loperamide test<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_48_890ff1736584e4d28343c08de40bfa21'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_48\" data-name=\"input_radio_48\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. Insulin tolerance test\"  id='input_radio_48_890ff1736584e4d28343c08de40bfa21' aria-label='b. Insulin tolerance test' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. Insulin tolerance test<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_48_fdf3308d46f61f17e0d69880383b66e1'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_48\" data-name=\"input_radio_48\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. 8 mg dexamethasone suppression test\"  id='input_radio_48_fdf3308d46f61f17e0d69880383b66e1' aria-label='c. 8 mg dexamethasone suppression test' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. 8 mg dexamethasone suppression test<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_48_30ede644e41c2e4547d3be45f0d380e0'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_48\" data-name=\"input_radio_48\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. Urinary 17-ketosteroids\"  id='input_radio_48_30ede644e41c2e4547d3be45f0d380e0' aria-label='d. Urinary 17-ketosteroids' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Urinary 17-ketosteroids<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"49. Why is the diagnostic accuracy of tests previously advocated for the diagnosis of Cushing&#039;s syndrome considered too low to recommend them for testing?\">49. Why is the diagnostic accuracy of tests previously advocated for the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome considered too low to recommend them for testing?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_49_af7fd43624683ac03b9b71e2651089b5'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_49\" data-name=\"input_radio_49\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. They are too expensive\"  id='input_radio_49_af7fd43624683ac03b9b71e2651089b5' aria-label='a. They are too expensive' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. They are too expensive<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_49_cb8dfcd5dbad1c31bcadf9bf0bf2d5f7'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_49\" data-name=\"input_radio_49\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. They are difficult to perform\"  id='input_radio_49_cb8dfcd5dbad1c31bcadf9bf0bf2d5f7' aria-label='b. They are difficult to perform' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. They are difficult to perform<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_49_15344f08d75b6a94e637e861c34ef283'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_49\" data-name=\"input_radio_49\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. They are not reliable\"  id='input_radio_49_15344f08d75b6a94e637e861c34ef283' aria-label='c. They are not reliable' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. They are not reliable<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_49_8395817b4be34437d547b05ed860704e'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_49\" data-name=\"input_radio_49\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. They have insufficient evidence for their diagnostic accuracy\"  id='input_radio_49_8395817b4be34437d547b05ed860704e' aria-label='d. They have insufficient evidence for their diagnostic accuracy' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. They have insufficient evidence for their diagnostic accuracy<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"50. Why is referral to endocrinology centers with expertise and interest in Cushing&#039;s syndrome recommended for patients with abnormal initial testing?\">50. Why is referral to endocrinology centers with expertise and interest in Cushing's syndrome recommended for patients with abnormal initial testing?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_50_372fe4bd2fbf057156356a71a2886915'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_50\" data-name=\"input_radio_50\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. It is cheaper than other options\"  id='input_radio_50_372fe4bd2fbf057156356a71a2886915' aria-label='a. It is cheaper than other options' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. It is cheaper than other options<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_50_e1f2e57bedbe5163f0ec747a10060519'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_50\" data-name=\"input_radio_50\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. It is easier to perform\"  id='input_radio_50_e1f2e57bedbe5163f0ec747a10060519' aria-label='b. It is easier to perform' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. It is easier to perform<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_50_01d165e9d726635692181b755f761119'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_50\" data-name=\"input_radio_50\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. It is likely to be associated with better patient outcomes\"  id='input_radio_50_01d165e9d726635692181b755f761119' aria-label='c. It is likely to be associated with better patient outcomes' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. It is likely to be associated with better patient outcomes<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_50_6cc73370e659be08dd2ffd0648476cbe'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_50\" data-name=\"input_radio_50\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. It is faster than other options\"  id='input_radio_50_6cc73370e659be08dd2ffd0648476cbe' aria-label='d. It is faster than other options' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. It is faster than other options<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"51. Which of the following tests is recommended for subsequent evaluation of abnormal test results from one of the high-sensitivity tests?\">51. Which of the following tests is recommended for subsequent evaluation of abnormal test results from one of the high-sensitivity tests?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_51_6a40d2d13435f8013f9ede595ad6b96a'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_51\" data-name=\"input_radio_51\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. Desmopressin test\"  id='input_radio_51_6a40d2d13435f8013f9ede595ad6b96a' aria-label='a. Desmopressin test' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. Desmopressin test<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_51_3c9ac08dd8cf7e16686ba390eec6f1f9'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_51\" data-name=\"input_radio_51\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. Dexamethasone-CRH test\"  id='input_radio_51_3c9ac08dd8cf7e16686ba390eec6f1f9' aria-label='b. Dexamethasone-CRH test' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. Dexamethasone-CRH test<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_51_f78d96a64bb468a3314dd876538166e2'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_51\" data-name=\"input_radio_51\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. Insulin tolerance test\"  id='input_radio_51_f78d96a64bb468a3314dd876538166e2' aria-label='c. Insulin tolerance test' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. Insulin tolerance test<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_51_aecc14b7fe26d3b1f8f61ceb6e3d80db'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_51\" data-name=\"input_radio_51\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. Loperamide test\"  id='input_radio_51_aecc14b7fe26d3b1f8f61ceb6e3d80db' aria-label='d. Loperamide test' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Loperamide test<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"52. What is the basis of the midnight serum cortisol test?\">52. What is the basis of the midnight serum cortisol test?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_52_d5483e4cebe757eb10aaec26adbfab46'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_52\" data-name=\"input_radio_52\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"a. The response to CRH administration\"  id='input_radio_52_d5483e4cebe757eb10aaec26adbfab46' aria-label='a. The response to CRH administration' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>a. The response to CRH administration<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_52_07c6b704d56e8bec17d92d2e7df4d0be'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_52\" data-name=\"input_radio_52\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"b. The loss of nocturnal nadir of serum cortisol values\"  id='input_radio_52_07c6b704d56e8bec17d92d2e7df4d0be' aria-label='b. The loss of nocturnal nadir of serum cortisol values' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>b. The loss of nocturnal nadir of serum cortisol values<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_52_2aeaeef3c150340f123abfe62cd7806f'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_52\" data-name=\"input_radio_52\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"c. The measurement of plasma ACTH\"  id='input_radio_52_2aeaeef3c150340f123abfe62cd7806f' aria-label='c. The measurement of plasma ACTH' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>c. The measurement of plasma ACTH<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_52_5394a4d929eeabe4bc88b85a745266f4'><input  type=\"radio\" name=\"input_radio_52\" data-name=\"input_radio_52\" class=\"ff-el-form-check-input ff-el-form-check-radio\" value=\"d. The measurement of nonsuppressed cortisol in blood, saliva, or urine\"  id='input_radio_52_5394a4d929eeabe4bc88b85a745266f4' aria-label='d. The measurement of nonsuppressed cortisol in blood, saliva, or urine' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. 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