{"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=\"4b32fd75b7\" \/><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_a85c57c2c975deb9eb458b47078233f0'><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_a85c57c2c975deb9eb458b47078233f0' 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_f6b83d8af081aa2429e42408ff868b8e'><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_f6b83d8af081aa2429e42408ff868b8e' 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_dab1b95ef1a36e78f84d0cbed2cd3e77'><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_dab1b95ef1a36e78f84d0cbed2cd3e77' 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_3614ff892ca64d297dbab888c1b6e800'><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_3614ff892ca64d297dbab888c1b6e800' 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_48473a7fbaa41e2a8fd17d69971966f1'><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_48473a7fbaa41e2a8fd17d69971966f1' 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_0931ce2a8241ee733971a906790a4fd3'><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_0931ce2a8241ee733971a906790a4fd3' 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_c7773b4c42e45a49f7128ab944ae54cb'><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_c7773b4c42e45a49f7128ab944ae54cb' 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_4c3d1402a1dba48c68a885d5468228a8'><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_4c3d1402a1dba48c68a885d5468228a8' 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_701ed9b17f3f2f234ad92cde12b435a8'><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_701ed9b17f3f2f234ad92cde12b435a8' 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_d988dfeec82f3539368a16e0e3cc3e29'><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_d988dfeec82f3539368a16e0e3cc3e29' 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_647c70bb1bb4c10c234e52e801e9a4ff'><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_647c70bb1bb4c10c234e52e801e9a4ff' 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_ff93cbe062c3144a2f243404c5a985c7'><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_ff93cbe062c3144a2f243404c5a985c7' 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_38916cd576af238356cdf64d1c789c40'><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_38916cd576af238356cdf64d1c789c40' 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_3a262f3c779dae7b9b148c2440fda9df'><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_3a262f3c779dae7b9b148c2440fda9df' 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_fbf8b3662347ca16850948acd4043fe4'><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_fbf8b3662347ca16850948acd4043fe4' 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_637a32a9f2b5ab2b3c4d81e82f2736ae'><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_637a32a9f2b5ab2b3c4d81e82f2736ae' 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_c71807cbd32b49c65db7e9479e9d44e1'><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_c71807cbd32b49c65db7e9479e9d44e1' 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_28665d09d2c1544d38c1a072ef246e91'><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_28665d09d2c1544d38c1a072ef246e91' 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_b888eb81641574bd9b7e99ca84445f3f'><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_b888eb81641574bd9b7e99ca84445f3f' 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_9bdad5a868e8cfbb6d6b3214dbd84016'><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_9bdad5a868e8cfbb6d6b3214dbd84016' 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_d403c176b72225fecdc6fb3366784967'><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_d403c176b72225fecdc6fb3366784967' 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_c3fb3b683956b2428feb567f077079f8'><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_c3fb3b683956b2428feb567f077079f8' 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_62cc21de26eb528b3d7052e2e4fe6b92'><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_62cc21de26eb528b3d7052e2e4fe6b92' 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_825261bfef73dc16512e93e72189fc8f'><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_825261bfef73dc16512e93e72189fc8f' 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_2ab97e86d32c0552cb37fe40f999ef45'><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_2ab97e86d32c0552cb37fe40f999ef45' 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_b0497735a24d644fabb29533e0c6813e'><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_b0497735a24d644fabb29533e0c6813e' 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_c10261cd9ec5262addfcd5997123e2b1'><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_c10261cd9ec5262addfcd5997123e2b1' 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_4f27d6fa7c6d38d66c7ed3f826b7d2aa'><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_4f27d6fa7c6d38d66c7ed3f826b7d2aa' 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_a152bbc12868f4a5f3c566f09a8fcb21'><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_a152bbc12868f4a5f3c566f09a8fcb21' 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_edc2e8933fe6e26d9ea4d9f70211bb58'><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_edc2e8933fe6e26d9ea4d9f70211bb58' 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_659e76795426b0d9982e765bb55a2757'><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_659e76795426b0d9982e765bb55a2757' 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_db0419930771ff8ec84715c02dc98c12'><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_db0419930771ff8ec84715c02dc98c12' 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_582c4a390a8bcdbe3e24c3c7e6ce4736'><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_582c4a390a8bcdbe3e24c3c7e6ce4736' 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_4018208eeafeee052e5a6f2c70228f86'><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_4018208eeafeee052e5a6f2c70228f86' 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_4c8821d46fb29ffae817eb64ffe73cd9'><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_4c8821d46fb29ffae817eb64ffe73cd9' 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_a1d6bfeae81676a9867064fd0de488bd'><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_a1d6bfeae81676a9867064fd0de488bd' 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_1ac12981eb81234a40b16efc04630643'><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_1ac12981eb81234a40b16efc04630643' 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_bb9c34ab3c6fd8ba2fbe41a1887d0ec6'><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_bb9c34ab3c6fd8ba2fbe41a1887d0ec6' 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_7baee317d36a462bc3d2c01558f10466'><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_7baee317d36a462bc3d2c01558f10466' 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_45759ac1dedbee944b166dafd6f3d0ad'><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_45759ac1dedbee944b166dafd6f3d0ad' 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_796304cf196f6a9c7bbea0371e0b1a54'><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_796304cf196f6a9c7bbea0371e0b1a54' 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_d4197c6ee363f556927f76ff30aede16'><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_d4197c6ee363f556927f76ff30aede16' 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_df5b226dfac054f1db547ff629a37b08'><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_df5b226dfac054f1db547ff629a37b08' 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_4faff5665af07ee791ff2d66319d194a'><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_4faff5665af07ee791ff2d66319d194a' 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_e25d95b714d25b1e1843b5e1dcb13c7a'><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_e25d95b714d25b1e1843b5e1dcb13c7a' 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_d67d01a799e2c787ff662c2a05bd9e36'><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_d67d01a799e2c787ff662c2a05bd9e36' 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_75c6e9dc407a920b16190f88f0254620'><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_75c6e9dc407a920b16190f88f0254620' 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_f44e8c6cf71031a30bb399332eca4fd6'><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_f44e8c6cf71031a30bb399332eca4fd6' 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_b49fbff7948943294f5c857b652a2749'><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_b49fbff7948943294f5c857b652a2749' 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_4087e7affc7644d653636b381949cfa6'><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_4087e7affc7644d653636b381949cfa6' 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_ef294bced5c867fd56fb699905955838'><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_ef294bced5c867fd56fb699905955838' 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_29f6534e9189fbad616e6b24b1842fbe'><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_29f6534e9189fbad616e6b24b1842fbe' 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_69a407bcc325db4bfd61925380f9e240'><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_69a407bcc325db4bfd61925380f9e240' 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_a4f586baa6fb2fc40f5ed3144478f2c4'><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_a4f586baa6fb2fc40f5ed3144478f2c4' 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_bdbafa8f7ff262c488629a4655921ac9'><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_bdbafa8f7ff262c488629a4655921ac9' 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_890a1e0c5148183e04653c7b56a0d692'><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_890a1e0c5148183e04653c7b56a0d692' 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_22bbe451291f28459e1f7ddb5e7e17f8'><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_22bbe451291f28459e1f7ddb5e7e17f8' 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_24f01dfdb4a4543469b4511d40da1b47'><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_24f01dfdb4a4543469b4511d40da1b47' 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_cb271b4dee6d033c3c5dd943f9e7c855'><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_cb271b4dee6d033c3c5dd943f9e7c855' 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_e92c8e6da72ba8b170414f9b3873dabb'><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_e92c8e6da72ba8b170414f9b3873dabb' 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_5cb34d1c8cfec06fa4d8bcbab441d27a'><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_5cb34d1c8cfec06fa4d8bcbab441d27a' 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_927f3a1b9f032249918df0c74cca12d2'><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_927f3a1b9f032249918df0c74cca12d2' 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_f3d0aedd3141d6d92031a7172146baf1'><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_f3d0aedd3141d6d92031a7172146baf1' 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_001f362418beda960885de750129dcf4'><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_001f362418beda960885de750129dcf4' 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_e4d499e3245f57c565abeff6ccc9927f'><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_e4d499e3245f57c565abeff6ccc9927f' 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_efeebf76e15cd6bf41d5a198d8834421'><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_efeebf76e15cd6bf41d5a198d8834421' 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_c603ab8c89e014ffa9fecd389e94312b'><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_c603ab8c89e014ffa9fecd389e94312b' 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_d367b3e16076f299c06202d24e2b4ace'><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_d367b3e16076f299c06202d24e2b4ace' 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_4cdf58c435c0594b28db2bcadf91f773'><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_4cdf58c435c0594b28db2bcadf91f773' 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_0bbaa7bbf46c195b545a0bbd833b03fb'><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_0bbaa7bbf46c195b545a0bbd833b03fb' 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_d5e4673cc33846489da5f5247a438dd4'><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_d5e4673cc33846489da5f5247a438dd4' 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_b0edc598104f482b73b5d633ad63d91e'><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_b0edc598104f482b73b5d633ad63d91e' 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_6403a793c6403c2f22a77dbbc12a3656'><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_6403a793c6403c2f22a77dbbc12a3656' 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_ca120be90e1678ae0466e2607e7c2c5a'><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_ca120be90e1678ae0466e2607e7c2c5a' 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_5f1c4cd8ea822dce965abc4e920e8ec7'><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_5f1c4cd8ea822dce965abc4e920e8ec7' 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_ad3a556b4d78e56d70c5c174adad1cb6'><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_ad3a556b4d78e56d70c5c174adad1cb6' 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_fd7c4ee4a24c344a589deaedf99a93f2'><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_fd7c4ee4a24c344a589deaedf99a93f2' 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_4eb16fbded0041973936ef94e3a9791a'><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_4eb16fbded0041973936ef94e3a9791a' 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_09165e32ad2d5ce3bdb3f83ff054e351'><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_09165e32ad2d5ce3bdb3f83ff054e351' 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_eae31b17b6002709dc4031c01ac2d928'><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_eae31b17b6002709dc4031c01ac2d928' 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_40ac9c118d9ebb3636441d79b9f3f1bb'><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_40ac9c118d9ebb3636441d79b9f3f1bb' 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_08e0cae558270c682426590429485d97'><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_08e0cae558270c682426590429485d97' 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_f77652a59ce0ef7c7f44e2660ccf85fc'><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_f77652a59ce0ef7c7f44e2660ccf85fc' 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_9e18ef5fdd4fbbf2f96bc7eecf2ca707'><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_9e18ef5fdd4fbbf2f96bc7eecf2ca707' 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_7085113579a2302aefe09b45eee5669a'><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_7085113579a2302aefe09b45eee5669a' 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_64a64604898341acc22599febfd0cfdb'><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_64a64604898341acc22599febfd0cfdb' 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_b4c73da9440f3443b3669d0a28af517a'><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_b4c73da9440f3443b3669d0a28af517a' 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_4ee68f04818b776a79f9035bc07f4f59'><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_4ee68f04818b776a79f9035bc07f4f59' 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_b42115f02d9c4786a32777db70bcfd0f'><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_b42115f02d9c4786a32777db70bcfd0f' 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_beee8a3fc513365d6127bc8fc03312da'><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_beee8a3fc513365d6127bc8fc03312da' 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_8b3064cebdaba34b6b6d1e3fc52f0030'><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_8b3064cebdaba34b6b6d1e3fc52f0030' 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_cb32e8e113e3dbeb2fa7f6e16f6a4ffe'><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_cb32e8e113e3dbeb2fa7f6e16f6a4ffe' 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_0756a05dba3968d60fe4f490e50b8a32'><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_0756a05dba3968d60fe4f490e50b8a32' 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_2c31297a3061f0ce61418d7ac2185f96'><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_2c31297a3061f0ce61418d7ac2185f96' 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_98345cdc7c788b92060d4384055d0bff'><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_98345cdc7c788b92060d4384055d0bff' 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_4281d040bf69c2dbaead0e2bc32fb25b'><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_4281d040bf69c2dbaead0e2bc32fb25b' 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_c8b4c5c08e80ad0da27e3c572a98cc1a'><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_c8b4c5c08e80ad0da27e3c572a98cc1a' 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_a1cb74d53f61c32fa59d883fdb51469d'><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_a1cb74d53f61c32fa59d883fdb51469d' 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_3b26d5b64dcc9c6e6456bfb472fc7ffa'><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_3b26d5b64dcc9c6e6456bfb472fc7ffa' 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_1d9c76ae4912d6fded4e037d222fed2f'><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_1d9c76ae4912d6fded4e037d222fed2f' 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_2ae4f410ebad591e650691d787608f67'><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_2ae4f410ebad591e650691d787608f67' 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_19e7ccef241cca04d791aa2dc506f458'><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_19e7ccef241cca04d791aa2dc506f458' 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_4220ee733383bf34f25e52231a5e3d18'><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_4220ee733383bf34f25e52231a5e3d18' 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_9404818aed64b15a55e2663923dfcf45'><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_9404818aed64b15a55e2663923dfcf45' 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_e51b237034791dbb24d0f57dbde6e4b6'><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_e51b237034791dbb24d0f57dbde6e4b6' 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_a86def2388c21c887d84cabc80c63272'><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_a86def2388c21c887d84cabc80c63272' 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_8e3edd560ba16f6109cf2e03e19f7865'><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_8e3edd560ba16f6109cf2e03e19f7865' 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_96ab869699514c380dbb7105f8c99a61'><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_96ab869699514c380dbb7105f8c99a61' 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_8185de6f3407ed51dd5c47ce8e5304ab'><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_8185de6f3407ed51dd5c47ce8e5304ab' 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_eda29841e1387c29a64e6c0672c2abf5'><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_eda29841e1387c29a64e6c0672c2abf5' 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_0f3fc65733cbe7799f5a9ce94625ed45'><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_0f3fc65733cbe7799f5a9ce94625ed45' 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_abc768c272d042b4100914ccec777ee8'><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_abc768c272d042b4100914ccec777ee8' 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_0b4941c6fe83c88aefb557ffcdedb078'><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_0b4941c6fe83c88aefb557ffcdedb078' 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_8e7079ec7a6bde4922957216bb7fd4b6'><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_8e7079ec7a6bde4922957216bb7fd4b6' 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_bf17dce2ac1292fc8f016988e4a241b7'><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_bf17dce2ac1292fc8f016988e4a241b7' 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_ac1c86b3185aa56ddf3bbe9d7dffb307'><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_ac1c86b3185aa56ddf3bbe9d7dffb307' 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_fbf73a52d7351371ef04161d1608fee7'><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_fbf73a52d7351371ef04161d1608fee7' 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_9630b8eb43032f9592f1f90a21932ab9'><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_9630b8eb43032f9592f1f90a21932ab9' 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_0c48c3dfa409c57d99093a6ebf418841'><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_0c48c3dfa409c57d99093a6ebf418841' 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_5c72b1a99a4cb160a439c0e336b26686'><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_5c72b1a99a4cb160a439c0e336b26686' 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_7e252983ff2252f657acd0afda1c7cad'><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_7e252983ff2252f657acd0afda1c7cad' 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_edd86fb37d458b9e7fac34f674a78325'><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_edd86fb37d458b9e7fac34f674a78325' 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_570a388d306d738b2528d33ca7c42eb8'><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_570a388d306d738b2528d33ca7c42eb8' 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_2ede5d31187e63aca1db7bd3d0071b02'><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_2ede5d31187e63aca1db7bd3d0071b02' 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_7544aaabdb64be1831d4f43b8bf08970'><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_7544aaabdb64be1831d4f43b8bf08970' 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_83b12d72352fec544d6d1990909f6336'><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_83b12d72352fec544d6d1990909f6336' 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_badb2bc52626bd9d11e5240cb2ca2f47'><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_badb2bc52626bd9d11e5240cb2ca2f47' 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_74b096f24e298355ebcc6977acb90ccb'><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_74b096f24e298355ebcc6977acb90ccb' 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_163f1d1254f7fe31ab6b9b0580ed63f3'><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_163f1d1254f7fe31ab6b9b0580ed63f3' 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_938a973e92f1fead63fb2edeab806d76'><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_938a973e92f1fead63fb2edeab806d76' 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_84b74d7db3c015767a7418cf319fd983'><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_84b74d7db3c015767a7418cf319fd983' 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_42d6475b5083d7e56ec9df5f6e78478a'><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_42d6475b5083d7e56ec9df5f6e78478a' 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_55dbd16215d363123a494c23311c9275'><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_55dbd16215d363123a494c23311c9275' 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_7eb6f7dad5d02a91bcc26a5b57136c23'><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_7eb6f7dad5d02a91bcc26a5b57136c23' 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_d78e794e1ee2904b84af66d204614f03'><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_d78e794e1ee2904b84af66d204614f03' 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_2531f54dca3a9789333000e68fe4adf9'><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_2531f54dca3a9789333000e68fe4adf9' 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_adc537562fd9b2bb29ba7c4fd81eae86'><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_adc537562fd9b2bb29ba7c4fd81eae86' 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_3b30b48d62b60173438b2c969b4e345a'><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_3b30b48d62b60173438b2c969b4e345a' 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_42b03f774867c5382dc1984a11566541'><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_42b03f774867c5382dc1984a11566541' 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_f29c359f9e3ef0895c97ed346debc5ad'><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_f29c359f9e3ef0895c97ed346debc5ad' 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_cacff53bcef188f6907e4107de60b188'><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_cacff53bcef188f6907e4107de60b188' 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_13be67a723986cefb2d592ee3d38565a'><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_13be67a723986cefb2d592ee3d38565a' 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_4e638921e4d28f5cafc04f2c6df3fbc4'><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_4e638921e4d28f5cafc04f2c6df3fbc4' 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_604d02ac1ec7cca17b729d7b72f660ab'><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_604d02ac1ec7cca17b729d7b72f660ab' 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_1816694878367d85314df4411ec72f69'><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_1816694878367d85314df4411ec72f69' 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_80f26a975d5306a86859ff7df523b2ee'><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_80f26a975d5306a86859ff7df523b2ee' 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_3d82ce816fa17e6adf41f5c40db973f8'><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_3d82ce816fa17e6adf41f5c40db973f8' 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_7950c740a68e8aff0acf9abd6ac230ca'><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_7950c740a68e8aff0acf9abd6ac230ca' 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_0d30a0fe919737c91c7a533b45192bc0'><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_0d30a0fe919737c91c7a533b45192bc0' 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_a1ba35e747c812df6d35695536dfccf7'><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_a1ba35e747c812df6d35695536dfccf7' 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_f8c9e177fe2b61d30a96d79c6e9c700f'><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_f8c9e177fe2b61d30a96d79c6e9c700f' 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_45296dc034e5d844e18ff3de3d1d55d0'><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_45296dc034e5d844e18ff3de3d1d55d0' 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_9915e4c7999c864655fa8ccd2a75cd2c'><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_9915e4c7999c864655fa8ccd2a75cd2c' 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_98040a3783c8bd94e622fbe2c478435e'><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_98040a3783c8bd94e622fbe2c478435e' 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_ca94ad91332e9158d93b688bd10ccd46'><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_ca94ad91332e9158d93b688bd10ccd46' 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_c0b742abee2c7cbe900f902c99092f94'><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_c0b742abee2c7cbe900f902c99092f94' 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_6eae0873fdf0c7dd0249f481d7f4b904'><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_6eae0873fdf0c7dd0249f481d7f4b904' 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_8835fe55c6ef1885baf64559089dc438'><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_8835fe55c6ef1885baf64559089dc438' 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_958f45c9eff52c7aedd634def8385ce1'><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_958f45c9eff52c7aedd634def8385ce1' 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_7f9f2242edae857a7b6834b8ab5f4d53'><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_7f9f2242edae857a7b6834b8ab5f4d53' 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_3ad7d86f2d78e1f85681f8ca67fc4161'><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_3ad7d86f2d78e1f85681f8ca67fc4161' 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_088806fd9c13bd9e4715a77d816a67e5'><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_088806fd9c13bd9e4715a77d816a67e5' 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_74c9c3d2563499662e3d4049b22726a5'><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_74c9c3d2563499662e3d4049b22726a5' 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_4ae5ee01dc861ffcf9a89f81dbfbf306'><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_4ae5ee01dc861ffcf9a89f81dbfbf306' 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_35421112236a5f35ac26935ab1f2d24d'><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_35421112236a5f35ac26935ab1f2d24d' 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_95b9ac6cfa238fd9353b4686c4b7049a'><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_95b9ac6cfa238fd9353b4686c4b7049a' 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_7ce3990bd08e1505986c8914256be8a9'><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_7ce3990bd08e1505986c8914256be8a9' 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_40e33ba1c52bc1ad7e0bf130f1adae8c'><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_40e33ba1c52bc1ad7e0bf130f1adae8c' 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_a6cc7ebaab64e1db73c2d5b9553af422'><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_a6cc7ebaab64e1db73c2d5b9553af422' 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_087f8efc087f5d8a64a3d5bbe99f7ebc'><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_087f8efc087f5d8a64a3d5bbe99f7ebc' 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_8443435adada2ef902c2c1ffefd543f4'><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_8443435adada2ef902c2c1ffefd543f4' 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_6e2e07c49c0a8954de9ddd9079294f7c'><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_6e2e07c49c0a8954de9ddd9079294f7c' 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_355ca62e3bf1608991668b5aad7499a2'><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_355ca62e3bf1608991668b5aad7499a2' 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_0ef2c71db2746926b6ad707e37970c0c'><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_0ef2c71db2746926b6ad707e37970c0c' 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_9a1b956d1535008ebb6e5e3c9025045c'><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_9a1b956d1535008ebb6e5e3c9025045c' 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_c09429a2946653e9288e56e5e7db457c'><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_c09429a2946653e9288e56e5e7db457c' 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_c3a2290dc67c8845cec972bd5525eb9b'><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_c3a2290dc67c8845cec972bd5525eb9b' 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_a1eb665e0e468fe0856350a72fb9b467'><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_a1eb665e0e468fe0856350a72fb9b467' 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_f2432ba85c31a94546b0e0dcbb80aa08'><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_f2432ba85c31a94546b0e0dcbb80aa08' 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_039285965aaa617b616a310750c5a11b'><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_039285965aaa617b616a310750c5a11b' 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_1fa530b5dc55e73d5c7f2f39f8eb86b8'><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_1fa530b5dc55e73d5c7f2f39f8eb86b8' 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_f5b6649c756b291e71f26b569f35efde'><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_f5b6649c756b291e71f26b569f35efde' 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_b5f3f1dbc81a0de59fa844cfc59f8dae'><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_b5f3f1dbc81a0de59fa844cfc59f8dae' 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_70b27ec72ecde8abb70a53a480ce9142'><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_70b27ec72ecde8abb70a53a480ce9142' 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_bee615944900fb7bb07c4c0043c42141'><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_bee615944900fb7bb07c4c0043c42141' 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_2e78d7e12f5807362ea80214af48a734'><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_2e78d7e12f5807362ea80214af48a734' 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_ee4360beaaa5296f319d44fd2cace7bd'><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_ee4360beaaa5296f319d44fd2cace7bd' 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_247fe95a90ff080f317ec0cae11a8d44'><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_247fe95a90ff080f317ec0cae11a8d44' 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_50a4fdb2f07f0a417f286515a45f7a64'><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_50a4fdb2f07f0a417f286515a45f7a64' 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_32f725aaa99f7351f9013743cb5e8ff8'><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_32f725aaa99f7351f9013743cb5e8ff8' 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_6060636cb495bf1ae7b4f075222bd74f'><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_6060636cb495bf1ae7b4f075222bd74f' 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_34acf11a558b23ac312d37be7e8649a7'><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_34acf11a558b23ac312d37be7e8649a7' 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_4f0b1e0cfb844099a8820ad240c861f6'><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_4f0b1e0cfb844099a8820ad240c861f6' 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_9b814639934ee236b95e4280dc28c0ed'><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_9b814639934ee236b95e4280dc28c0ed' 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_cb8a046f3ffdec1ddb192d240864b8c4'><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_cb8a046f3ffdec1ddb192d240864b8c4' 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_869e36686d4108024070bb2e2cf81054'><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_869e36686d4108024070bb2e2cf81054' 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_fe782192a08eb3a0c275abc09cb8e7ef'><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_fe782192a08eb3a0c275abc09cb8e7ef' 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_65a5b0904a640bdebb0b104166f17a0a'><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_65a5b0904a640bdebb0b104166f17a0a' 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_c8809de4c9a83aed80fb7e42f994c645'><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_c8809de4c9a83aed80fb7e42f994c645' 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_808c3f8718f892a3f828df94eef10b35'><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_808c3f8718f892a3f828df94eef10b35' 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_bd0d17f81d30519305d16debe90e153b'><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_bd0d17f81d30519305d16debe90e153b' 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_c5234a13afa038b410b799fb29b3d19a'><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_c5234a13afa038b410b799fb29b3d19a' 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_5831da6a7f96a02726c2e493cec5a9dd'><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_5831da6a7f96a02726c2e493cec5a9dd' 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_0b79767cf0b5ee2a28cf1bc6fe6dcd20'><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_0b79767cf0b5ee2a28cf1bc6fe6dcd20' 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_7471cb421f2dd33f3f429bae1a58c50f'><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_7471cb421f2dd33f3f429bae1a58c50f' 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_8e6b5fdffaf86c4d310a1b9cc450ccc5'><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_8e6b5fdffaf86c4d310a1b9cc450ccc5' 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_40ecc38485319eed20f8530103f9f79b'><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_40ecc38485319eed20f8530103f9f79b' 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_96bd5c141c1f26b89fcea11b3a43d8e1'><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_96bd5c141c1f26b89fcea11b3a43d8e1' 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_067207aad31e4849289dfed2427e27e7'><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_067207aad31e4849289dfed2427e27e7' 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_01b1785a821d6c8ee270d6d3c904965e'><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_01b1785a821d6c8ee270d6d3c904965e' 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_1246fd3231ed8cb6b926ad85bb32ca3a'><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_1246fd3231ed8cb6b926ad85bb32ca3a' 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_274e4822e0850337c0b818097ad88045'><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_274e4822e0850337c0b818097ad88045' 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_e657f122cdb8aae6bdb9c90f8a1bff0c'><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_e657f122cdb8aae6bdb9c90f8a1bff0c' 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_3b436502be41d7c16710f10cabea6743'><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_3b436502be41d7c16710f10cabea6743' 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_b0364bc772ca978d58964966ac102d7c'><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_b0364bc772ca978d58964966ac102d7c' 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_ab705ad58b388bdf61968531302c617a'><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_ab705ad58b388bdf61968531302c617a' 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_5e7c465abe62b33ee7104bc109856b12'><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_5e7c465abe62b33ee7104bc109856b12' 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_e8ff538b693461b4b467e94bc49048b9'><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_e8ff538b693461b4b467e94bc49048b9' 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_7e8f36e24ff54fefa71bcf5a8422794d'><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_7e8f36e24ff54fefa71bcf5a8422794d' 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_26e0f94428db87fc502e8807126330e2'><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_26e0f94428db87fc502e8807126330e2' 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_d7f2089492c45fc14b8e1c0f94895459'><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_d7f2089492c45fc14b8e1c0f94895459' 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_6547b1820309191f22e02fac881f821f'><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_6547b1820309191f22e02fac881f821f' 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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