{"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=\"cccf749727\" \/><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  >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_5bbc1ed4344bd8be24bbbff89049237e'><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_5bbc1ed4344bd8be24bbbff89049237e' 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_a97f006bc880019b61c1036d669a181e'><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_a97f006bc880019b61c1036d669a181e' 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_0076620a5c677eacce62f8e612a788fa'><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_0076620a5c677eacce62f8e612a788fa' 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_657e4a995955470771320bc1a9b2ecab'><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_657e4a995955470771320bc1a9b2ecab' 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_980c6ca92fc1b2938d8813e7f08d32f3'><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_980c6ca92fc1b2938d8813e7f08d32f3' 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  >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_bd0517145ab639d0cfd4362027c7e09d'><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_bd0517145ab639d0cfd4362027c7e09d' 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_db4627d41952bb39811d51200d4bb2ce'><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_db4627d41952bb39811d51200d4bb2ce' 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_f2773d0fc922d2e21ffc5b7df1f3a1de'><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_f2773d0fc922d2e21ffc5b7df1f3a1de' 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_7d52ccf643b9d138f265f2d927954896'><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_7d52ccf643b9d138f265f2d927954896' 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_ef6cb33d5991ef101a5f19c9aff6d2e8'><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_ef6cb33d5991ef101a5f19c9aff6d2e8' 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  >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_7e56aa0a24ec6d9030fbf6f0cd1ec06e'><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_7e56aa0a24ec6d9030fbf6f0cd1ec06e' 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_3322a7f4aaf76da89a9d24599d89fd55'><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_3322a7f4aaf76da89a9d24599d89fd55' 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_71ea111a23cd16180ac49d80ccc8f0de'><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_71ea111a23cd16180ac49d80ccc8f0de' 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_9c61e7cce90a281193ed2b80ece46e83'><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_9c61e7cce90a281193ed2b80ece46e83' 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_ecb119b60561790f811292fa1de8adca'><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_ecb119b60561790f811292fa1de8adca' 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  >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_82defb5ea6810a8ec3ed796f542a4714'><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_82defb5ea6810a8ec3ed796f542a4714' 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_f5907b0b4700a61d1e1007d84b87ec58'><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_f5907b0b4700a61d1e1007d84b87ec58' 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_6d4b3fb24f1ca068034a458770494213'><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_6d4b3fb24f1ca068034a458770494213' 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_c0261e9f181484042b1e63a9f18e227b'><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_c0261e9f181484042b1e63a9f18e227b' 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_668a6a3b3b9490c40d3623c7848b36f8'><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_668a6a3b3b9490c40d3623c7848b36f8' 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  >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_d009ddbd5fbe58311f53c29115eb2eb3'><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_d009ddbd5fbe58311f53c29115eb2eb3' 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_483bf620916b930d62428e6e4bdd3a97'><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_483bf620916b930d62428e6e4bdd3a97' 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_cac5afe08a8b2e59d5327664f3ce8598'><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_cac5afe08a8b2e59d5327664f3ce8598' 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_373872aafe6967ffdc1b2ae9cb699a08'><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_373872aafe6967ffdc1b2ae9cb699a08' 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_d62ef044869a377c68f5284aa2ba4207'><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_d62ef044869a377c68f5284aa2ba4207' 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  >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_a952fe7adb4bf0318ae35020c8d6bbe9'><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_a952fe7adb4bf0318ae35020c8d6bbe9' 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_0f3277305ec96309a0fa242fa8c46a25'><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_0f3277305ec96309a0fa242fa8c46a25' 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_13e2d80ae58ae572426737b5bd515dbb'><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_13e2d80ae58ae572426737b5bd515dbb' 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_f573138e0478bcc7611d038c8f58cc74'><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_f573138e0478bcc7611d038c8f58cc74' 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_844270e4d44143e13b2c6a3d95211962'><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_844270e4d44143e13b2c6a3d95211962' 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  >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_8e04149726c25b7789474c98a974edcb'><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_8e04149726c25b7789474c98a974edcb' 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_18594580157d6e0ab79b573b0715afe1'><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_18594580157d6e0ab79b573b0715afe1' 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_81d0dd0f3b9e78c3071d2182bd1791a1'><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_81d0dd0f3b9e78c3071d2182bd1791a1' 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_2a222938ece57fcedf100b9b0babf3ed'><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_2a222938ece57fcedf100b9b0babf3ed' 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_88030910080a7145610ac2e0861e1efc'><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_88030910080a7145610ac2e0861e1efc' 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  >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_edd43bfe8234cf16fb4760065fd550e5'><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_edd43bfe8234cf16fb4760065fd550e5' 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_c2f2d7522884d0e850786c9f9be98bd5'><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_c2f2d7522884d0e850786c9f9be98bd5' 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_d78021f73ec253203a667ac92f154892'><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_d78021f73ec253203a667ac92f154892' 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_88c61997f2ff32472a91477f2416671e'><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_88c61997f2ff32472a91477f2416671e' 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_159ab200bd9833fc8485d41a17e5536a'><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_159ab200bd9833fc8485d41a17e5536a' 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  >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_a7ab80fe3323938938b331ac091f3254'><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_a7ab80fe3323938938b331ac091f3254' 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_3b71a3385dcf66a2c390822b8c2011fe'><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_3b71a3385dcf66a2c390822b8c2011fe' 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_653efa3b88824f3e1c2e8b3d0fe7ce68'><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_653efa3b88824f3e1c2e8b3d0fe7ce68' 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_f3804afb6e35a5c93af293a954e0a9c8'><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_f3804afb6e35a5c93af293a954e0a9c8' 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_bf51f35d2a09176190c75f2be9a5d578'><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_bf51f35d2a09176190c75f2be9a5d578' 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  >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_65dbd1491a9b644a677f9a0b11395886'><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_65dbd1491a9b644a677f9a0b11395886' 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_8e6b99f9d797971d86c8ee45e466d8c4'><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_8e6b99f9d797971d86c8ee45e466d8c4' 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_a97a1554b4927cfda490ea8ee568e8ed'><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_a97a1554b4927cfda490ea8ee568e8ed' 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_d453bf1177e5c82fe319980617fe355f'><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_d453bf1177e5c82fe319980617fe355f' 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_83ee6d8ff633a9eabfaa82b3c41cc5bf'><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_83ee6d8ff633a9eabfaa82b3c41cc5bf' 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  >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_0cfcfa4e70439db76cef76ff687db854'><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_0cfcfa4e70439db76cef76ff687db854' 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_fbc7c9aac535ed5f8053e27426061982'><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_fbc7c9aac535ed5f8053e27426061982' 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_be69274b9dda962b8c7402f2a5d45155'><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_be69274b9dda962b8c7402f2a5d45155' 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_4c01ce2c625af10c3aa7907729f0c93c'><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_4c01ce2c625af10c3aa7907729f0c93c' 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_2b8234fae3a754bdc1bc04ce0b0c073f'><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_2b8234fae3a754bdc1bc04ce0b0c073f' 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  >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_18ed9f7dc2568ea4204efbc78105335f'><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_18ed9f7dc2568ea4204efbc78105335f' 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_ab23c23745711b6faad92fed2dad17b2'><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_ab23c23745711b6faad92fed2dad17b2' 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_9cfe0b6a5a4f92e59d3482a531ccbeef'><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_9cfe0b6a5a4f92e59d3482a531ccbeef' 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_9a02474c5dc3983e745a470f138bead9'><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_9a02474c5dc3983e745a470f138bead9' 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_1a4dc62cc3e022437afd080766d96dea'><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_1a4dc62cc3e022437afd080766d96dea' 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  >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_75bdb1aa46e2c3e4459f9a6712029693'><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_75bdb1aa46e2c3e4459f9a6712029693' 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_82c9e187b8b2b56cdc04b36b64c23b02'><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_82c9e187b8b2b56cdc04b36b64c23b02' 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_bf98a286de2f86b131ae2e1a2acff958'><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_bf98a286de2f86b131ae2e1a2acff958' 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_4075ccec27980db122ded6344ee4ebaa'><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_4075ccec27980db122ded6344ee4ebaa' 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_be5332e3fa1063f94ec489a2df950bed'><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_be5332e3fa1063f94ec489a2df950bed' 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  >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_817cae25c4667c9cef4e06cf8e41bd04'><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_817cae25c4667c9cef4e06cf8e41bd04' 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_f2cffa32dfd0970c2863ca73c3d4b333'><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_f2cffa32dfd0970c2863ca73c3d4b333' 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_f3c2bbd8646bda6b4497ac814fdb6ed1'><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_f3c2bbd8646bda6b4497ac814fdb6ed1' 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_9e73fda618fd44c3be51075c651c6d1b'><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_9e73fda618fd44c3be51075c651c6d1b' 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_9268ff3c5248267c52abdd1fadd36d85'><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_9268ff3c5248267c52abdd1fadd36d85' 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  > 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_b14fae9110040cc2aa77955851bfdca2'><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_b14fae9110040cc2aa77955851bfdca2' 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_a39de8ef9a7ebb0cfc1d8a606ec81ae5'><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_a39de8ef9a7ebb0cfc1d8a606ec81ae5' 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_478369fd8a2ef9c6aca4787adb4cfd63'><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_478369fd8a2ef9c6aca4787adb4cfd63' 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_0416c763a5015c2cf1be472072c88113'><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_0416c763a5015c2cf1be472072c88113' 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  > 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_d554f40f5a8506bb8ea126cb38f146f9'><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_d554f40f5a8506bb8ea126cb38f146f9' 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_61cc2ff42d049ab06814a1b7288a00cf'><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_61cc2ff42d049ab06814a1b7288a00cf' 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_f3e4aa430d4baaa06e846601578f5e99'><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_f3e4aa430d4baaa06e846601578f5e99' 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_cd5697bf319c0229128d08172b040ba0'><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_cd5697bf319c0229128d08172b040ba0' 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  > 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_bf5cf3b2988fa14761caccaaa4b79a65'><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_bf5cf3b2988fa14761caccaaa4b79a65' 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_dd12b73d79c01a3b2918132c2dbd2091'><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_dd12b73d79c01a3b2918132c2dbd2091' 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_02d407f1e21b2089338b72c2b368806d'><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_02d407f1e21b2089338b72c2b368806d' 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_b32e55ac7f6e732b6e7374548cd5d45f'><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_b32e55ac7f6e732b6e7374548cd5d45f' 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  >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_559be37a2780e293768e5d08931fbe72'><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_559be37a2780e293768e5d08931fbe72' 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_2dbdf3799855b054f4093eae3a03eb82'><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_2dbdf3799855b054f4093eae3a03eb82' 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_384a1fb2661b34340f7ad29c65852c99'><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_384a1fb2661b34340f7ad29c65852c99' 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_7a2415391eec852c917e1d068a2bd6c9'><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_7a2415391eec852c917e1d068a2bd6c9' 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  >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_a45171b6a5189fe83becf30e2e001d2f'><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_a45171b6a5189fe83becf30e2e001d2f' 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_9446e459931580bccf7fd01e62bd1490'><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_9446e459931580bccf7fd01e62bd1490' 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_4d8c7820b6e3b82fcc7dca7e43d91c5f'><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_4d8c7820b6e3b82fcc7dca7e43d91c5f' 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_35bab0fb5822b26e22e14c929a051221'><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_35bab0fb5822b26e22e14c929a051221' 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  >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_c231d3455e91cdfb2eed943e52e30fd1'><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_c231d3455e91cdfb2eed943e52e30fd1' 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_f72aacfac3340844ad4b3555e651b275'><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_f72aacfac3340844ad4b3555e651b275' 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_31af08c47766e511ebc336485b9462b1'><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_31af08c47766e511ebc336485b9462b1' 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_58c7517fb4356f86031a2082ae1a28ed'><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_58c7517fb4356f86031a2082ae1a28ed' 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  >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_78f677016182af2ba644bb3493c8f001'><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_78f677016182af2ba644bb3493c8f001' 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_4933921fdd017fc436ab4b2715c88329'><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_4933921fdd017fc436ab4b2715c88329' 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_a0d579a9d79f6e3aee7ce004c297adc7'><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_a0d579a9d79f6e3aee7ce004c297adc7' 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_7945ae16ccc209e1da4ea4e978e9f049'><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_7945ae16ccc209e1da4ea4e978e9f049' 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  >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_f35296e9a5cbaa915daa42ba1107e276'><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_f35296e9a5cbaa915daa42ba1107e276' 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_82ab3e867b67038c5872c0c87eac7274'><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_82ab3e867b67038c5872c0c87eac7274' 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_89341bfde847cea61906a257959042c3'><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_89341bfde847cea61906a257959042c3' 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_d72149a0bb2fae77016bfff49a997f3b'><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_d72149a0bb2fae77016bfff49a997f3b' 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  >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_beecabfc39c15fe4f132cb200d535ee8'><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_beecabfc39c15fe4f132cb200d535ee8' 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_908eca5681e18061295dedc108a32273'><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_908eca5681e18061295dedc108a32273' 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_d04a353f5d645c751732ae9338f55274'><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_d04a353f5d645c751732ae9338f55274' 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_c7d3e91d383efa752893077b3036b6fa'><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_c7d3e91d383efa752893077b3036b6fa' 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  >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_cbb099a285bc3d0e4673f673796c2446'><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_cbb099a285bc3d0e4673f673796c2446' 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_adb0555b503915523ad1af338d556474'><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_adb0555b503915523ad1af338d556474' 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_82147331fca2154c1a286a1929ae14ac'><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_82147331fca2154c1a286a1929ae14ac' 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_084baa12c1cd27afd028dfeb1ad134fc'><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_084baa12c1cd27afd028dfeb1ad134fc' 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  >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_a3c5a9d2c61eae481b67f93f5530a780'><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_a3c5a9d2c61eae481b67f93f5530a780' 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_cd16bba94f003287f8cf2ed836d2da9a'><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_cd16bba94f003287f8cf2ed836d2da9a' 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_cb2a9110d5f151b1a65c6df50a415617'><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_cb2a9110d5f151b1a65c6df50a415617' 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_b057fe94ba87bd08883e55685dcbc706'><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_b057fe94ba87bd08883e55685dcbc706' 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  >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_0a3ae5895915263d9753334824651878'><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_0a3ae5895915263d9753334824651878' 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_a63f1b6e39c0bce9dc7bad66d9ebe03b'><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_a63f1b6e39c0bce9dc7bad66d9ebe03b' 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_aed673b6ed940bcbe818ee1050237768'><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_aed673b6ed940bcbe818ee1050237768' 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_578594fe7967855af3563f9957d1ed32'><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_578594fe7967855af3563f9957d1ed32' 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  >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_16138b334b97c4bbc8b6898fb4942a05'><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_16138b334b97c4bbc8b6898fb4942a05' 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_e665d97e2d90be855a8f75c31d4e7765'><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_e665d97e2d90be855a8f75c31d4e7765' 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_0e81283c63063ce63a95601eb0cb6519'><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_0e81283c63063ce63a95601eb0cb6519' 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_e6780eb2454080da499483c0501377ae'><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_e6780eb2454080da499483c0501377ae' 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  >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_04877d3979628baa38d6523ae24d6e09'><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_04877d3979628baa38d6523ae24d6e09' 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_e3dc5a82a7c253810214452c84669aa3'><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_e3dc5a82a7c253810214452c84669aa3' 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_e3d0f500bcc7cd16c16864653537abf2'><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_e3d0f500bcc7cd16c16864653537abf2' 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_bc5f16a0789793c439cc33ba4d1a2b4d'><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_bc5f16a0789793c439cc33ba4d1a2b4d' 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  >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_37541e89ce74b372f16c7fd7b958abcb'><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_37541e89ce74b372f16c7fd7b958abcb' 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_e2647335fe08f5a684e943070e396f56'><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_e2647335fe08f5a684e943070e396f56' 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_caf8bdfc077307a689f20bb804b94169'><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_caf8bdfc077307a689f20bb804b94169' 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_0fca63d31cdb0a9d71d794a9a74e1264'><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_0fca63d31cdb0a9d71d794a9a74e1264' 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  >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_426131493d8e1a8172e0c4087cdd3021'><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_426131493d8e1a8172e0c4087cdd3021' 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_5c12a98e3d13e1a0e46988c9662d2f4d'><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_5c12a98e3d13e1a0e46988c9662d2f4d' 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_404f394245df68a619f6b48adfc88a45'><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_404f394245df68a619f6b48adfc88a45' 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_f108c619bd1398cf471cb9fd49507046'><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_f108c619bd1398cf471cb9fd49507046' 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  >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_51b29d9f10a8244c7f48e17720521564'><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_51b29d9f10a8244c7f48e17720521564' 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_45b3162f6c6e23c58ab5561c48e947f9'><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_45b3162f6c6e23c58ab5561c48e947f9' 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_1aedc833952dfe6de74bb5fc0f88d1c5'><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_1aedc833952dfe6de74bb5fc0f88d1c5' 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_271411219100e401d26a386915bacf20'><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_271411219100e401d26a386915bacf20' 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  >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_ca93b94839affae36f6b04552dc6c2d5'><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_ca93b94839affae36f6b04552dc6c2d5' 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_90af3fb8b8bf6f03afefeb4f3f32f151'><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_90af3fb8b8bf6f03afefeb4f3f32f151' 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_10c7ebbbb3656c91addfec5bde54529b'><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_10c7ebbbb3656c91addfec5bde54529b' 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_53cb80744fdf35e61d00846f51e067c4'><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_53cb80744fdf35e61d00846f51e067c4' 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  >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_47a2eae1e88d94e2cabc47e19d7f18db'><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_47a2eae1e88d94e2cabc47e19d7f18db' 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_7a775606a8278fdce69522c9fc33febe'><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_7a775606a8278fdce69522c9fc33febe' 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_9bbe524d126d3ff0587b298273cd7622'><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_9bbe524d126d3ff0587b298273cd7622' 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_a29b77643495b2822f9242d342739515'><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_a29b77643495b2822f9242d342739515' 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  >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_042f60ee2032c0f0f48b8e61fdd59fe7'><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_042f60ee2032c0f0f48b8e61fdd59fe7' 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_6b3da578ad764aa59a6cb37f345ee8b6'><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_6b3da578ad764aa59a6cb37f345ee8b6' 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_2455cc280198cbeb3aaa44bfb8682ba2'><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_2455cc280198cbeb3aaa44bfb8682ba2' 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_bfd74ba86f5823e2888990a9b7c4dd93'><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_bfd74ba86f5823e2888990a9b7c4dd93' 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  >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_7ee2048b0b954acee2191426278b3ed0'><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_7ee2048b0b954acee2191426278b3ed0' 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_24679e03a91963941373506777e2a40f'><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_24679e03a91963941373506777e2a40f' 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_e7184d2509f4d8cd4d5c238775750487'><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_e7184d2509f4d8cd4d5c238775750487' 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_3f174858bb0a5f5ba82aa1640c3a2e7f'><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_3f174858bb0a5f5ba82aa1640c3a2e7f' 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  >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_ed03ac4621fa01d619ed415f4bcbb6a9'><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_ed03ac4621fa01d619ed415f4bcbb6a9' 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_a2a77568d8307c94d071a660b8ba10fc'><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_a2a77568d8307c94d071a660b8ba10fc' 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_316862fd5c51515671598e7394f10ab5'><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_316862fd5c51515671598e7394f10ab5' 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_03e923cd5b6b55fa8f38cd6be131eb44'><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_03e923cd5b6b55fa8f38cd6be131eb44' 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  >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_72d544d68123669c0ecf8064fe97c67c'><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_72d544d68123669c0ecf8064fe97c67c' 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_20e6f1dbae3028167dc2f9c326bf9a95'><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_20e6f1dbae3028167dc2f9c326bf9a95' 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_7d454427cabe988bba1a9fa5ef0a587b'><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_7d454427cabe988bba1a9fa5ef0a587b' 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_7c291df3ca17cec459afe7614798b72c'><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_7c291df3ca17cec459afe7614798b72c' 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  >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_21d43ce0ddececd3ecc1709c6ee7a3a6'><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_21d43ce0ddececd3ecc1709c6ee7a3a6' 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_e15699072dd6cae4ceef3ad30f29d40f'><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_e15699072dd6cae4ceef3ad30f29d40f' 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_d698c4c5785bcad3143f4f1576437cde'><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_d698c4c5785bcad3143f4f1576437cde' 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_a3c922dfca24faddb7396ac68b080d0b'><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_a3c922dfca24faddb7396ac68b080d0b' 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  >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_075a75938234311bcbac85d3b5a8b41e'><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_075a75938234311bcbac85d3b5a8b41e' 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_e2fbecb9f5c4a5db32892ac102ce31c6'><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_e2fbecb9f5c4a5db32892ac102ce31c6' 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_c61225baa84a6b95d423d7e78fd208a6'><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_c61225baa84a6b95d423d7e78fd208a6' 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_e33e4fdb479b9f2b394ceddc1f3d3c98'><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_e33e4fdb479b9f2b394ceddc1f3d3c98' 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  >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_c2aa89fa78be5e47c7f791fb9a84679d'><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_c2aa89fa78be5e47c7f791fb9a84679d' 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_714c069cd3bf5bd8e55bd2bce557dd84'><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_714c069cd3bf5bd8e55bd2bce557dd84' 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_46b71a18c6b8f97ec9e50897d3bf54f7'><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_46b71a18c6b8f97ec9e50897d3bf54f7' 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_18be0c0c27cf7032189e83134fb971ab'><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_18be0c0c27cf7032189e83134fb971ab' 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  >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_cf71a7aed20578b88698d886456bd2f2'><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_cf71a7aed20578b88698d886456bd2f2' 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_fd7875608cc620b1709737d03c62a549'><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_fd7875608cc620b1709737d03c62a549' 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_4f9423a9431c458a870c6ea0213d6b3f'><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_4f9423a9431c458a870c6ea0213d6b3f' 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_ce1add788f32b7cb51266b7cdd64570b'><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_ce1add788f32b7cb51266b7cdd64570b' 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  >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_c1743e9ad85aa90a3444dc09ec6b1bd1'><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_c1743e9ad85aa90a3444dc09ec6b1bd1' 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_1f7376264bf8d3069614b769096e69d6'><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_1f7376264bf8d3069614b769096e69d6' 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_4acc97f534e92733b51b184395bc6d17'><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_4acc97f534e92733b51b184395bc6d17' 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_971ca214a7107e88cd92719b20a7bf20'><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_971ca214a7107e88cd92719b20a7bf20' 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  >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_093dd509c5908102565a589e05a2ab9a'><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_093dd509c5908102565a589e05a2ab9a' 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_41b1b299cec547059ebbce74cef00e25'><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_41b1b299cec547059ebbce74cef00e25' 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_7b3939eab5ca54c1106b3447f327b846'><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_7b3939eab5ca54c1106b3447f327b846' 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_587f2db85324f856a6856ad1d4ecd39f'><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_587f2db85324f856a6856ad1d4ecd39f' 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  >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_85ec2076f7b79c9736c2312ff3d695bd'><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_85ec2076f7b79c9736c2312ff3d695bd' 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_99677954b8f10dd57fa3d27980487fdf'><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_99677954b8f10dd57fa3d27980487fdf' 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_6344e9ad966a48a70fa9cc87e838aa63'><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_6344e9ad966a48a70fa9cc87e838aa63' 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_7781166a4fb1b4be6e445623a96ca5c2'><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_7781166a4fb1b4be6e445623a96ca5c2' 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  >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_a79ed5efb0889f47041954bd761c9c79'><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_a79ed5efb0889f47041954bd761c9c79' 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_f57911596d9fc2efd964ffe7ddc6e2d1'><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_f57911596d9fc2efd964ffe7ddc6e2d1' 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_aa881e4f4ab77df494dd619007382a1c'><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_aa881e4f4ab77df494dd619007382a1c' 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_44001c291d36ce042f14c7069d5d2871'><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_44001c291d36ce042f14c7069d5d2871' 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  >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_1a06aa6782ce1ab87b35dbb7116a9024'><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_1a06aa6782ce1ab87b35dbb7116a9024' 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_72aeafc9f844473fd7d39a4fdf714abf'><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_72aeafc9f844473fd7d39a4fdf714abf' 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_efae7064a21e8a522d310f4b92b76732'><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_efae7064a21e8a522d310f4b92b76732' 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_4f2b5f7493b1fc7abf298189e5302dc5'><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_4f2b5f7493b1fc7abf298189e5302dc5' 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  >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_78aa8034f1c796c6e9e68bc1a3227383'><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_78aa8034f1c796c6e9e68bc1a3227383' 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_f5a9faf3d8cf40c35003df1067a39ed2'><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_f5a9faf3d8cf40c35003df1067a39ed2' 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_617642dfbb45addec86242df37c79c8c'><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_617642dfbb45addec86242df37c79c8c' 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_a547076b2fb29c7d9283d8c322a3c485'><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_a547076b2fb29c7d9283d8c322a3c485' 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  >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_b67f3a67cb44fce84fff8fe645c199ec'><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_b67f3a67cb44fce84fff8fe645c199ec' 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_739bc54c91f9889d9afd77ae11f7504c'><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_739bc54c91f9889d9afd77ae11f7504c' 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_cc759a0cefab9a9a8c81fe2d823cc836'><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_cc759a0cefab9a9a8c81fe2d823cc836' 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_c87f283f5f62d48eaea103b326c4575a'><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_c87f283f5f62d48eaea103b326c4575a' 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  >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_8db768e151bc9f117c88af672f8778ce'><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_8db768e151bc9f117c88af672f8778ce' 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_a43410dc486627ddd6e034db56986cde'><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_a43410dc486627ddd6e034db56986cde' 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_bbed5587801e232b6a56d8f126fb95a2'><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_bbed5587801e232b6a56d8f126fb95a2' 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_1ccc33f629c87cc928971d230618e5ce'><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_1ccc33f629c87cc928971d230618e5ce' 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  >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_2e2fbdbf3d4d473bc4fd0ce1e4b79eb0'><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_2e2fbdbf3d4d473bc4fd0ce1e4b79eb0' 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_8f50d23aebbaecb034d38e1b35c55842'><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_8f50d23aebbaecb034d38e1b35c55842' 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_f70483dadfbc18c58a73f41a756a2e0f'><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_f70483dadfbc18c58a73f41a756a2e0f' 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_d75d7f9c4bc4abf68251c19148d1c954'><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_d75d7f9c4bc4abf68251c19148d1c954' 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  >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_758f86cf6d5d1e1618e19fbeb404c0a1'><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_758f86cf6d5d1e1618e19fbeb404c0a1' 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_0f764734cfc5dbfb323fe1075faab115'><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_0f764734cfc5dbfb323fe1075faab115' 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_450816f6c245638788f70baed36399e5'><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_450816f6c245638788f70baed36399e5' 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_a6e1f05a1335695da2bfe3134943feff'><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_a6e1f05a1335695da2bfe3134943feff' 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  >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_d9410323e8c768972419ffe7c1cd59ef'><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_d9410323e8c768972419ffe7c1cd59ef' 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_307e9a74c238c45b77d97eee0df8f07e'><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_307e9a74c238c45b77d97eee0df8f07e' 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_4dc954ae8901b040f8515f829f3237a5'><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_4dc954ae8901b040f8515f829f3237a5' 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_18bb18a2979ae892014a6b0cb79c0258'><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_18bb18a2979ae892014a6b0cb79c0258' 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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