{"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=\"Subscribe\">\n                    Subscribe                <\/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=\"5e8b3b0563\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4412097\" \/><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"1. Which of the following is recommended by the Endocrine Society as the first step in testing for Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">1. Which of the following is recommended by the Endocrine Society as the first step in testing for Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_1_cd0339bc832ee50b7811589315482637'><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_cd0339bc832ee50b7811589315482637' 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_01cc6a89f05010b9016fc758865db127'><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_01cc6a89f05010b9016fc758865db127' 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_b53059e1b335455d6642e9dd127848c1'><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_b53059e1b335455d6642e9dd127848c1' 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_164ebabccd4ad2f771e0fa6b139a9eb8'><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_164ebabccd4ad2f771e0fa6b139a9eb8' 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_98dfd16f1448abd509aea453c2b42f35'><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_98dfd16f1448abd509aea453c2b42f35' aria-label='e) Conducting a late-night salivary cortisol test' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e) Conducting a late-night salivary cortisol test<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"2. Which patient group is recommended for testing for Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">2. Which patient group is recommended for testing for Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_2_760f244bee849b31617bad58036c8e78'><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_760f244bee849b31617bad58036c8e78' 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_242513cb4fe069e22bb230701db0afe6'><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_242513cb4fe069e22bb230701db0afe6' 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_b8cf2c6da25452affb15a5e1f4c52643'><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_b8cf2c6da25452affb15a5e1f4c52643' 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_937cda9f84e3c6d14b98b7975395085b'><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_937cda9f84e3c6d14b98b7975395085b' 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_b34ebe708d13e2797fef9a6f0aca59fe'><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_b34ebe708d13e2797fef9a6f0aca59fe' aria-label='e) Patients with a history of cancer' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e) Patients with a history of cancer<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"3. What are the recommended initial tests for Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">3. What are the recommended initial tests for Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_3_e57fbcbc91d76f31ef9ca12bdbe6679d'><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_e57fbcbc91d76f31ef9ca12bdbe6679d' 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_a1cf98cb3bc83b8261529a4cda092229'><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_a1cf98cb3bc83b8261529a4cda092229' 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_2f44a3d28b933dfad5bdea8d08b1f994'><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_2f44a3d28b933dfad5bdea8d08b1f994' 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_b2fd70640369f9e88d37ab9a22c81cf9'><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_b2fd70640369f9e88d37ab9a22c81cf9' 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_dfe6511412bfca765528eae02b948d01'><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_dfe6511412bfca765528eae02b948d01' aria-label='e) UFC, late-night salivary cortisol, and 1-mg overnight DST' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e) UFC, late-night salivary cortisol, and 1-mg overnight DST<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"4. What is the purpose of the 1-mg overnight DST in the initial testing of Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">4. What is the purpose of the 1-mg overnight DST in the initial testing of Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_4_6f843669794ce74d5779aaf28b350720'><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_6f843669794ce74d5779aaf28b350720' 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_9709ec696c04ae5f47a58fc19145dd33'><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_9709ec696c04ae5f47a58fc19145dd33' 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_f41a85066383d7212c814e4aef60773e'><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_f41a85066383d7212c814e4aef60773e' 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_2db2cec5b4ee13b56e6cdb41511f2414'><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_2db2cec5b4ee13b56e6cdb41511f2414' 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_ff14d24a41bb1ea213315bf67c257127'><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_ff14d24a41bb1ea213315bf67c257127' aria-label='e) To identify patients with unusual features for age' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e) To identify patients with unusual features for age<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"5. Which of the following tests is recommended for children with decreasing height percentile and increasing weight?\">5. Which of the following tests is recommended for children with decreasing height percentile and increasing weight?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_5_5cb4e72dbf72575859f057f76e0213dc'><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_5cb4e72dbf72575859f057f76e0213dc' 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_98cccafe8c82e2a2d532c1b9769814aa'><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_98cccafe8c82e2a2d532c1b9769814aa' 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_1902ca17b41cd537dfa2ce244c28e1c1'><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_1902ca17b41cd537dfa2ce244c28e1c1' 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_b72439dc461b62e988a6ec8d420bd2a4'><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_b72439dc461b62e988a6ec8d420bd2a4' 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_1d2db7c2226ba3ba9e186d2e3aebbede'><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_1d2db7c2226ba3ba9e186d2e3aebbede' aria-label='e) None of the above' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e) None of the above<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"6. What is the recommended method of testing for Cushing&#039;s syndrome in patients suspected of having cyclic Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">6. What is the recommended method of testing for Cushing's syndrome in patients suspected of having cyclic Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_6_88c729cff5fea2f5b1535fea255e6939'><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_88c729cff5fea2f5b1535fea255e6939' 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_8dc7cfcfed0b8fb027b09d2617158d18'><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_8dc7cfcfed0b8fb027b09d2617158d18' 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_dfdf5f0c50e965deba32e80e57216656'><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_dfdf5f0c50e965deba32e80e57216656' 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_c42264258e0875f959e23f4d1a5c15e0'><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_c42264258e0875f959e23f4d1a5c15e0' 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_42c7928d5d8f5e35324763fcdaac403a'><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_42c7928d5d8f5e35324763fcdaac403a' aria-label='e) Longer low-dose DST (2 mg\/d for 48 h)' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e) Longer low-dose DST (2 mg\/d for 48 h)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"7. What is the main cause of mortality in individuals with severe hypercortisolism, according to early reports?\">7. What is the main cause of mortality in individuals with severe hypercortisolism, according to early reports?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_7_a5de23248b9279c817fab62598fb0fc4'><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_a5de23248b9279c817fab62598fb0fc4' 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_8bea8393860a0caa0a0e2be5f68f7658'><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_8bea8393860a0caa0a0e2be5f68f7658' 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_f0fec23987d4c84208eed2324521f42e'><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_f0fec23987d4c84208eed2324521f42e' 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_c19eaca1b3a38474663b32ada18e9105'><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_c19eaca1b3a38474663b32ada18e9105' 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_f15032f1db3a5884d9af7c2cf7b3cbaa'><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_f15032f1db3a5884d9af7c2cf7b3cbaa' aria-label='e) Neurological complications' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e) Neurological complications<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"8. What is the standard mortality ratio (SMR) after successful normalization of cortisol?\">8. What is the standard mortality ratio (SMR) after successful normalization of cortisol?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_8_a403cd7de307907b4b1573b2ade71ffb'><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_a403cd7de307907b4b1573b2ade71ffb' 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_9e3fe8bb32424056d05d521a71716c23'><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_9e3fe8bb32424056d05d521a71716c23' 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_b1651669ebfd4ae0f3ed7e214b44e148'><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_b1651669ebfd4ae0f3ed7e214b44e148' 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_f808e42378b0a419ea0fb19e23ddf769'><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_f808e42378b0a419ea0fb19e23ddf769' 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_f0d165180f9bfbf22c74ea4aed5fcc34'><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_f0d165180f9bfbf22c74ea4aed5fcc34' aria-label='e) None of the above' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e) None of the above<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"9. What are the potential consequences of successful treatment of hypercortisolism in Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">9. What are the potential consequences of successful treatment of hypercortisolism in Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_9_52277165939018c06d197f981e7eda94'><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_52277165939018c06d197f981e7eda94' 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_06d3ca87c0637a38c98b3d8b6eecb125'><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_06d3ca87c0637a38c98b3d8b6eecb125' 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_a855f56dba366a54176efac7ecbe3afc'><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_a855f56dba366a54176efac7ecbe3afc' 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_bca2abd32ee53a31013df2bb7e9fb1b7'><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_bca2abd32ee53a31013df2bb7e9fb1b7' 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_1f65bd19d818d660507e339e22d7f6dc'><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_1f65bd19d818d660507e339e22d7f6dc' aria-label='e) All of the above' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e) All of the above<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"10. What are the diagnostic criteria that suggest Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">10. What are the diagnostic criteria that suggest Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_10_12b60685b8ce64d6be2cb896df80fb4c'><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_12b60685b8ce64d6be2cb896df80fb4c' 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_ac269800351971875ef7b137689e814d'><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_ac269800351971875ef7b137689e814d' 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_e7388066056cf854468917d26980fa53'><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_e7388066056cf854468917d26980fa53' 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_e757bf1fb092ee22b471c87346f5044f'><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_e757bf1fb092ee22b471c87346f5044f' 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_109103f02fbf11b783ca547afbd0fb6b'><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_109103f02fbf11b783ca547afbd0fb6b' aria-label='e. A, B, and C' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e. A, B, and C<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"11. What is the Endocrine Society&#039;s recommendation regarding the use of random serum cortisol or plasma ACTH levels for testing Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">11. What is the Endocrine Society's recommendation regarding the use of random serum cortisol or plasma ACTH levels for testing Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_11_0e023319d4394b826327511dfa68a80f'><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_0e023319d4394b826327511dfa68a80f' 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_02d23aa27e0ec93eb337a3c70d00e63e'><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_02d23aa27e0ec93eb337a3c70d00e63e' 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_ad41a8b107e0fff73055360bf176cde5'><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_ad41a8b107e0fff73055360bf176cde5' 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_c015880abda400bcd71c44054dd602be'><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_c015880abda400bcd71c44054dd602be' 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_f778eea4aa92a6807dddeb0143de32c5'><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_f778eea4aa92a6807dddeb0143de32c5' aria-label='e. It is recommended for patients suspected of having cyclical disease' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e. It is recommended for patients suspected of having cyclical disease<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"12. What is the Endocrine Society&#039;s suggestion for the evaluation of individuals with normal test results in whom the pretest probability is high for Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">12. What is the Endocrine Society's suggestion for the evaluation of individuals with normal test results in whom the pretest probability is high for Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_12_9e285a09a078ebe3e57bebfaca419e44'><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_9e285a09a078ebe3e57bebfaca419e44' 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_5042822cc573b48a738bf6623ef3d7b2'><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_5042822cc573b48a738bf6623ef3d7b2' 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_a0dc4b907b1c19382e372b0f2c232c30'><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_a0dc4b907b1c19382e372b0f2c232c30' 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_b86643cf5f9d8a438689eeb4c6941bba'><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_b86643cf5f9d8a438689eeb4c6941bba' 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_a9dbc974c6ee7c9722dca73e5ae7e9fc'><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_a9dbc974c6ee7c9722dca73e5ae7e9fc' aria-label='e. The use of the desmopressin test is recommended' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e. The use of the desmopressin test is recommended<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"13. In what situation does the Endocrine Society recommend the use of the 1-mg overnight DST rather than UFC for initial testing for Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">13. In what situation does the Endocrine Society recommend the use of the 1-mg overnight DST rather than UFC for initial testing for Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_13_f8b56f695e815e49789665d98e39ceae'><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_f8b56f695e815e49789665d98e39ceae' 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_6484692597f5add1b0d169ee044ceab9'><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_6484692597f5add1b0d169ee044ceab9' 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_dbf593c683ac488ff272e7fdf338fa90'><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_dbf593c683ac488ff272e7fdf338fa90' 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_36250a34527dd7da41f8335427b81858'><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_36250a34527dd7da41f8335427b81858' 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_b8bbacbffb86a17cdd03a650f34d2afa'><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_b8bbacbffb86a17cdd03a650f34d2afa' aria-label='e. Patients receiving antiepileptic drugs known to enhance dexamethasone clearance' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e. Patients receiving antiepileptic drugs known to enhance dexamethasone clearance<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"14. What is the Endocrine Society&#039;s recommendation for the use of dexamethasone testing in the initial evaluation of pregnant women?\">14. What is the Endocrine Society's recommendation for the use of dexamethasone testing in the initial evaluation of pregnant women?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_14_3df44bb4e6bd409615c44fd727a0b17f'><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_3df44bb4e6bd409615c44fd727a0b17f' 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_c4892218722d6da7878be1cebfbfd5c7'><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_c4892218722d6da7878be1cebfbfd5c7' 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_242272bfc44f2011f0e1c9137d5bb484'><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_242272bfc44f2011f0e1c9137d5bb484' 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_b08d138151bf222c30ec0ec796372a69'><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_b08d138151bf222c30ec0ec796372a69' 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_59bdcd35373d41769b677c0fdc1e7a9d'><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_59bdcd35373d41769b677c0fdc1e7a9d' aria-label='e. It is recommended for the subsequent evaluation of abnormal initial test results' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>e. It is recommended for the subsequent evaluation of abnormal initial test results<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"15. What test should be used in the initial evaluation of pregnant women suspected of having Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\"> 15. What test should be used in the initial evaluation of pregnant women suspected of having Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_15_07ecef6d034f362945bb0205b5ad1fbe'><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_07ecef6d034f362945bb0205b5ad1fbe' 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_b0f8ed212a42ff5e4d7ec7a9f53c6938'><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_b0f8ed212a42ff5e4d7ec7a9f53c6938' 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_5e6e17277a1b471baddc4b808f90e414'><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_5e6e17277a1b471baddc4b808f90e414' 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_c8d08ef65b3b85300c56419fdce4ab12'><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_c8d08ef65b3b85300c56419fdce4ab12' aria-label='d) Midnight salivary cortisol test' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d) Midnight salivary cortisol test<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"16. What should be done for patients with normal test results in whom the pretest probability is high?\"> 16. What should be done for patients with normal test results in whom the pretest probability is high?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_16_3f113030d4c71fb7669314655e6c5da0'><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_3f113030d4c71fb7669314655e6c5da0' 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_1b394dfa23f9823b6673f3bc72051b0b'><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_1b394dfa23f9823b6673f3bc72051b0b' 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_5832b42733cda83b5a9379ad006f1935'><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_5832b42733cda83b5a9379ad006f1935' 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_2024a9152c36eda20e3f8895b2f89b5a'><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_2024a9152c36eda20e3f8895b2f89b5a' aria-label='d) Additional tests should be conducted, such as the desmopressin test' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d) Additional tests should be conducted, such as the desmopressin test<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"17. What are the diagnostic criteria that suggest Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\"> 17. What are the diagnostic criteria that suggest Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_17_1a28dd770ec613d39181a4f6ad5de6cf'><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_1a28dd770ec613d39181a4f6ad5de6cf' 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_695bc869a1226d97ee210137edf4f3c0'><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_695bc869a1226d97ee210137edf4f3c0' 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_8633f5bd556f082e6c2a4cc4f5953093'><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_8633f5bd556f082e6c2a4cc4f5953093' 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_c2baf28023ad373c0c60bf3bad939ada'><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_c2baf28023ad373c0c60bf3bad939ada' aria-label='d) Random serum cortisol, Loperamide test, and pituitary and adrenal imaging' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d) Random serum cortisol, Loperamide test, and pituitary and adrenal imaging<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"18. What is the most common cause of Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">18. What is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_18_3133eda4f1393e4824900bf1b0ad51d7'><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_3133eda4f1393e4824900bf1b0ad51d7' 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_14ed0366396f327d7910023910c803b6'><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_14ed0366396f327d7910023910c803b6' 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_780bd9aba0762742e2811dfab4b8cbc6'><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_780bd9aba0762742e2811dfab4b8cbc6' 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_110a58c466b101653aac12a5b4aae487'><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_110a58c466b101653aac12a5b4aae487' aria-label='D) Medically prescribed corticosteroids' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>D) Medically prescribed corticosteroids<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"19. What are some features of Cushing&#039;s syndrome that are more discriminatory than others?\">19. What are some features of Cushing's syndrome that are more discriminatory than others?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_19_dd530ac975622ff462143f33e30ca0d2'><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_dd530ac975622ff462143f33e30ca0d2' 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_b45d1e368a4d6a499272d9fc580b638c'><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_b45d1e368a4d6a499272d9fc580b638c' 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_bd4fce343d6275d0794946664ecb5b8c'><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_bd4fce343d6275d0794946664ecb5b8c' 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_bf29206151c1ac5bd10a93489a14a193'><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_bf29206151c1ac5bd10a93489a14a193' aria-label='D) None of the above' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>D) None of the above<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"20. What is the rationale for early recognition and treatment of mild Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">20. What is the rationale for early recognition and treatment of mild Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_20_287f75de12e692b14e32a65ac92cf207'><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_287f75de12e692b14e32a65ac92cf207' 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_9cef8fed981531f4cdf2fae7cfc4ac72'><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_9cef8fed981531f4cdf2fae7cfc4ac72' 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_7bb31857b0b9a29292390615dd1219e6'><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_7bb31857b0b9a29292390615dd1219e6' 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_7ff02b77635aad69c29cd31c5e08c804'><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_7ff02b77635aad69c29cd31c5e08c804' aria-label='D) It leads to a final stature within the predicted parental target range in all patients.' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>D) It leads to a final stature within the predicted parental target range in all patients.<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"21. What is the likely cause of mild hypercortisolism associated with certain psychiatric disorders, poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, and alcoholism?\">21. What is the likely cause of mild hypercortisolism associated with certain psychiatric disorders, poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, and alcoholism?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_21_761dfbcafc301842f21aa162fe39d10a'><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_761dfbcafc301842f21aa162fe39d10a' 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_c303fd09a123761db87a9a556994d189'><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_c303fd09a123761db87a9a556994d189' 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_21274ae01b10dd756d78b00aa78e5949'><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_21274ae01b10dd756d78b00aa78e5949' 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_004c381891b121f7b4a2fdda73b1746f'><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_004c381891b121f7b4a2fdda73b1746f' aria-label='D) None of the above' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>D) None of the above<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"22. What do the recommendations for testing for Cushing&#039;s syndrome in these guidelines primarily rely on?\">22. What do the recommendations for testing for Cushing's syndrome in these guidelines primarily rely on?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_22_ec8fa273a562a50d02b71d39bd9527f2'><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_ec8fa273a562a50d02b71d39bd9527f2' 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_c2f904326014c0eb8ad3a4c1516c71ab'><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_c2f904326014c0eb8ad3a4c1516c71ab' 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_bb0e121d30cb7341cf5867a883cd9692'><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_bb0e121d30cb7341cf5867a883cd9692' 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_8381196286940beab4b1c41c377e8cfc'><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_8381196286940beab4b1c41c377e8cfc' aria-label='D) None of the above' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>D) None of the above<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"23. Which of the following is the most common cause of Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">23. Which of the following is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_23_c15287aa2f001bf4228fcfed8c35b009'><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_c15287aa2f001bf4228fcfed8c35b009' 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_7e29f86c5d8f1dc44627bf14d506d45c'><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_7e29f86c5d8f1dc44627bf14d506d45c' 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_755639e6bc70ea53d2cfaed1dfb55cb9'><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_755639e6bc70ea53d2cfaed1dfb55cb9' 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_f768be1299a0cd3ad4d2dd4eaccf834d'><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_f768be1299a0cd3ad4d2dd4eaccf834d' aria-label='d. Excess cortisol production from other ectopic tumors' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Excess cortisol production from other ectopic tumors<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"24. Which of the following is NOT a discriminatory feature of Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">24. Which of the following is NOT a discriminatory feature of Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_24_6edc530a12c336cf7990d19268281836'><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_6edc530a12c336cf7990d19268281836' 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_2431d775c02541a6f1cc6fdef339eb3f'><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_2431d775c02541a6f1cc6fdef339eb3f' 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_c3f4bab3ed7b104d96d9c454d2d54da5'><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_c3f4bab3ed7b104d96d9c454d2d54da5' 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_d7cbb4239b88b0a9727243825b0d1484'><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_d7cbb4239b88b0a9727243825b0d1484' aria-label='d. Mild hypertension' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Mild hypertension<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"25. What is the sensitivity of combined reduced linear growth and increased weight in children for the diagnosis of Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">25. What is the sensitivity of combined reduced linear growth and increased weight in children for the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_25_6265e537a6b1fc6d4a5fedaeeb6da7ec'><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_6265e537a6b1fc6d4a5fedaeeb6da7ec' 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_b46eb9eeef57c94577327a21b0b96aac'><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_b46eb9eeef57c94577327a21b0b96aac' 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_84f1bca5b488503756cd85ff77042950'><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_84f1bca5b488503756cd85ff77042950' 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_945f4834b8083071263dca63790cfd95'><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_945f4834b8083071263dca63790cfd95' aria-label='d. Very high' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Very high<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"26. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial test for the diagnosis of Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">26. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial test for the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_26_59458b787437b12b93af4940267fc0fb'><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_59458b787437b12b93af4940267fc0fb' 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_11e9a14c04a5dbc0dbed1fe350d3c0d5'><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_11e9a14c04a5dbc0dbed1fe350d3c0d5' 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_409b3c3fb2c2f469816ebc24281a8cd5'><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_409b3c3fb2c2f469816ebc24281a8cd5' 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_44befa1c817ca11089564fac116b350b'><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_44befa1c817ca11089564fac116b350b' aria-label='d. Insulin tolerance test' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Insulin tolerance test<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"27. What is the recommended approach to individuals with normal test results but a high pretest probability of Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">27. What is the recommended approach to individuals with normal test results but a high pretest probability of Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_27_a20b7f295dc4daf6ff3efb6d72dc6403'><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_a20b7f295dc4daf6ff3efb6d72dc6403' 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_4c027cef493f606e3ef0a702da55d358'><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_4c027cef493f606e3ef0a702da55d358' 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_3353e4b40e751adaaf215ff4c6c91e17'><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_3353e4b40e751adaaf215ff4c6c91e17' 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_f884e7139d217d1ffe58f780c1f16f88'><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_f884e7139d217d1ffe58f780c1f16f88' aria-label='d. No further evaluation needed' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. No further evaluation needed<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"28. Which of the following drugs accelerates dexamethasone metabolism by induction of CYP 3A4?\">28. Which of the following drugs accelerates dexamethasone metabolism by induction of CYP 3A4?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_28_89b1a6202832888858742b9132f831f6'><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_89b1a6202832888858742b9132f831f6' 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_07e3b70527e2183acaf5517c3bc56283'><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_07e3b70527e2183acaf5517c3bc56283' 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_eb6096cb075164545acf743ee727a0ac'><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_eb6096cb075164545acf743ee727a0ac' 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_ab6923ab6f16caeaf345d9b7606db67b'><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_ab6923ab6f16caeaf345d9b7606db67b' aria-label='d. Licorice' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Licorice<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"29. What is the recommended time frame for withdrawing estrogen-containing drugs before testing or retesting for Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">29. What is the recommended time frame for withdrawing estrogen-containing drugs before testing or retesting for Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_29_584d9cd072325765c2e8159c90e9f49f'><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_584d9cd072325765c2e8159c90e9f49f' 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_6963e4754c32f43455c2e831b0560d3b'><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_6963e4754c32f43455c2e831b0560d3b' 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_eddd592c056879f705e7bf742bf931cf'><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_eddd592c056879f705e7bf742bf931cf' 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_812895a4ab4a5c8c97b49a245095ee92'><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_812895a4ab4a5c8c97b49a245095ee92' aria-label='d. 8 weeks' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. 8 weeks<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"30. What is the advantage of obtaining at least two measurements of urine or salivary cortisol for the diagnosis of Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">30. What is the advantage of obtaining at least two measurements of urine or salivary cortisol for the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_30_38fea59e90ab71aa5e0d472a211f2812'><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_38fea59e90ab71aa5e0d472a211f2812' 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_0f8ba256630a57630113706397fec4f9'><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_0f8ba256630a57630113706397fec4f9' 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_6e5f42119fef77eafd464a6a72aa2e5d'><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_6e5f42119fef77eafd464a6a72aa2e5d' 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_cd920edca2c2c083fe3eecccf264687d'><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_cd920edca2c2c083fe3eecccf264687d' aria-label='d. It reduces interindividual variation in dexamethasone clearance.' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. It reduces interindividual variation in dexamethasone clearance.<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"31. Which of the following drugs inhibits dexamethasone metabolism by inhibition of CYP 3A4?\">31. Which of the following drugs inhibits dexamethasone metabolism by inhibition of CYP 3A4?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_31_e330cd6eabfba9d5e32ccb4c862538e9'><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_e330cd6eabfba9d5e32ccb4c862538e9' 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_31dc3370557c832fbad6a566258a276b'><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_31dc3370557c832fbad6a566258a276b' 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_d8378f0848b4ef9231e526a9c9d3846b'><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_d8378f0848b4ef9231e526a9c9d3846b' 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_379a78f6b96df038aa614c0908ee99b3'><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_379a78f6b96df038aa614c0908ee99b3' aria-label='d. Phenytoin' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Phenytoin<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"32. What does UFC measure in the evaluation of cortisol secretion?\">32. What does UFC measure in the evaluation of cortisol secretion?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_32_296ebc55ba257b5f71f91103f093b4a9'><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_296ebc55ba257b5f71f91103f093b4a9' 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_79dc5cd8f19de76f2871aecd0a0fd7b6'><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_79dc5cd8f19de76f2871aecd0a0fd7b6' 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_2154be3beef46bf9b5b78551a0238e3e'><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_2154be3beef46bf9b5b78551a0238e3e' 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_8ffa5e67b8e48178269ac5974d5a59c5'><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_8ffa5e67b8e48178269ac5974d5a59c5' aria-label='d. Metabolites of cortisol' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Metabolites of cortisol<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"33. Which of the following drugs increases CBG and may falsely elevate cortisol results?\">33. Which of the following drugs increases CBG and may falsely elevate cortisol results?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_33_bc06cd6495ac304f3189a6082e7755c0'><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_bc06cd6495ac304f3189a6082e7755c0' 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_f7f172f24874308d7333d71b96b62a47'><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_f7f172f24874308d7333d71b96b62a47' 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_3e2191cec414f68d083c128567fe1a67'><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_3e2191cec414f68d083c128567fe1a67' 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_66ab1b2ad84822ee37c11801c97ed4ad'><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_66ab1b2ad84822ee37c11801c97ed4ad' aria-label='d. Aprepitant' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Aprepitant<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"34. What is the first morning void?\">34. What is the first morning void?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_34_d2a5c36b1a546f9952c7b7f6c4c842a2'><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_d2a5c36b1a546f9952c7b7f6c4c842a2' 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_e0c41b9bc386381aea5970fd44bcf59d'><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_e0c41b9bc386381aea5970fd44bcf59d' 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_40d6dd114d4e1c733f81d38aae536fd7'><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_40d6dd114d4e1c733f81d38aae536fd7' 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_0214460102d8ac2bc725af19d22836a7'><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_0214460102d8ac2bc725af19d22836a7' aria-label='d. The urine collection after drinking excessive amounts of fluids' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. The urine collection after drinking excessive amounts of fluids<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"35. What should patients avoid during the UFC collection?\">35. What should patients avoid during the UFC collection?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_35_c1b9b45678dccf8f0fb440e959ac2ea6'><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_c1b9b45678dccf8f0fb440e959ac2ea6' 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_4645c685537c7ac52a770f6e2a555d61'><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_4645c685537c7ac52a770f6e2a555d61' 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_104a9b0e444e583bd5b36f4e1935e0c2'><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_104a9b0e444e583bd5b36f4e1935e0c2' 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_2636ab86eb69bf36bf75b76298a26ccf'><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_2636ab86eb69bf36bf75b76298a26ccf' aria-label='d. Using steroid-containing creams' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Using steroid-containing creams<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"36. When is the best time to collect a late-night salivary cortisol sample?\">36. When is the best time to collect a late-night salivary cortisol sample?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_36_c6a57bae19d4ca9f250ddf224f0716a1'><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_c6a57bae19d4ca9f250ddf224f0716a1' 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_d940540c12d42abd71b7d9a7e251605c'><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_d940540c12d42abd71b7d9a7e251605c' 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_3529ed8c98584945dd901ac8f3945518'><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_3529ed8c98584945dd901ac8f3945518' 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_8b8a2fab3658d0594fd3d389d01f7a9c'><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_8b8a2fab3658d0594fd3d389d01f7a9c' aria-label='d. In the morning after waking up' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. In the morning after waking up<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"37. What is the best technique for collecting saliva for late-night salivary cortisol testing?\">37. What is the best technique for collecting saliva for late-night salivary cortisol testing?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_37_fb237382de7be41253ddad21a6dbb030'><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_fb237382de7be41253ddad21a6dbb030' 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_178a2a770757e9948e48cd871e2aa40c'><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_178a2a770757e9948e48cd871e2aa40c' 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_3bbe81bccff87efc46ce1c49a54fa11b'><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_3bbe81bccff87efc46ce1c49a54fa11b' 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_1a93871515846d345be6d1400a72d82c'><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_1a93871515846d345be6d1400a72d82c' aria-label='d. Swallowing a pill' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Swallowing a pill<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"38. Which medical condition may cause overactivation of the HPA axis without true Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">38. Which medical condition may cause overactivation of the HPA axis without true Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_38_f314d71eabf1895071bb428f27e01dd1'><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_f314d71eabf1895071bb428f27e01dd1' 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_2f452d274354f6e07f898e0aac5fe838'><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_2f452d274354f6e07f898e0aac5fe838' 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_b90f7e9cf2176476e30b673f0aea1289'><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_b90f7e9cf2176476e30b673f0aea1289' 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_cad55194bcb9b93d3a40e0edeffe13c2'><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_cad55194bcb9b93d3a40e0edeffe13c2' aria-label='d. Rheumatoid arthritis' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Rheumatoid arthritis<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"39. What is the cutoff value for suppression of serum cortisol in the 1-mg overnight dexamethasone suppression test?\">39. What is the cutoff value for suppression of serum cortisol in the 1-mg overnight dexamethasone suppression test?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_39_4e9aa0742e39918b802e685ddb343edc'><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_4e9aa0742e39918b802e685ddb343edc' 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_7eda232c2c9d5ce0d08df7112426e51b'><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_7eda232c2c9d5ce0d08df7112426e51b' 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_4e604b2b6d4eaa35b8dc1581d7a896a9'><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_4e604b2b6d4eaa35b8dc1581d7a896a9' 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_e8aa055949f0fa2998b5aca886dd22ab'><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_e8aa055949f0fa2998b5aca886dd22ab' aria-label='d. 100-200 nmol\/liter' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. 100-200 nmol\/liter<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"40. What is the recommended dexamethasone dose for the 48-h low-dose dexamethasone suppression test?\">40. What is the recommended dexamethasone dose for the 48-h low-dose dexamethasone suppression test?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_40_1bddd41815b3e4169648e506abac6dd9'><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_1bddd41815b3e4169648e506abac6dd9' 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_e085b20dd835e301fadafd408e27ac7a'><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_e085b20dd835e301fadafd408e27ac7a' 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_9b3ca57590be69b481fce3b50915b206'><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_9b3ca57590be69b481fce3b50915b206' 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_cb2037e63994a7af52109a290605d3e9'><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_cb2037e63994a7af52109a290605d3e9' aria-label='d. 4 mg' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. 4 mg<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"41. What is the recommended length of abstinence from alcohol before performing the 48-h, 2 mg\/d low-dose dexamethasone suppression test?\">41. What is the recommended length of abstinence from alcohol before performing the 48-h, 2 mg\/d low-dose dexamethasone suppression test?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_41_8912e5d2175fdcd590d32e3ea2f77c34'><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_8912e5d2175fdcd590d32e3ea2f77c34' 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_2cbb1092c7f92d577bc2072f671e30d4'><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_2cbb1092c7f92d577bc2072f671e30d4' 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_6e94ba2dbddc9aec065f3c51642e979a'><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_6e94ba2dbddc9aec065f3c51642e979a' 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_77d97f786e731d551943b2d7fd7346eb'><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_77d97f786e731d551943b2d7fd7346eb' aria-label='d. 2 weeks' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. 2 weeks<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"42. How many collections of 24-h urine should be performed for the UFC test?\">42. How many collections of 24-h urine should be performed for the UFC test?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_42_a1f3196cded51e8ded8e9c038eefb316'><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_a1f3196cded51e8ded8e9c038eefb316' 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_3bc45991308d9701529aabf13528f28a'><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_3bc45991308d9701529aabf13528f28a' 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_937f65a732dbb590b4be27eba7ca2e51'><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_937f65a732dbb590b4be27eba7ca2e51' 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_6f434f3967674e66230c04f340c4941c'><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_6f434f3967674e66230c04f340c4941c' aria-label='d. Four' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Four<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"43. At what time should saliva samples be collected for the late-night salivary cortisol test?\">43. At what time should saliva samples be collected for the late-night salivary cortisol test?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_43_25fae4af3985701408fea723f3b5832d'><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_25fae4af3985701408fea723f3b5832d' 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_2457b863e96b3663f86cd93609cea870'><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_2457b863e96b3663f86cd93609cea870' 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_fc62eec5e531c728fa037e13532439c3'><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_fc62eec5e531c728fa037e13532439c3' 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_ba16826b2a71db1447e5601a73cfd838'><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_ba16826b2a71db1447e5601a73cfd838' aria-label='d. Between 0800 and 0900 h' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Between 0800 and 0900 h<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"44. What is the most validated assay used in the United States to measure salivary cortisol?\">44. What is the most validated assay used in the United States to measure salivary cortisol?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_44_053cc98db1a4cedd7fb3f5bd229b8c5d'><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_053cc98db1a4cedd7fb3f5bd229b8c5d' 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_d782b35d453cd33cbdaa9b35de383817'><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_d782b35d453cd33cbdaa9b35de383817' 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_514461227ef653dc0a4069f188486fcc'><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_514461227ef653dc0a4069f188486fcc' 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_68218185728d9590f499882aa748ed25'><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_68218185728d9590f499882aa748ed25' aria-label='d. CLIA' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. CLIA<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"45. What is the cutoff value for the suppression of serum cortisol in the 1-mg dexamethasone suppression test?\">45. What is the cutoff value for the suppression of serum cortisol in the 1-mg dexamethasone suppression test?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_45_1be302a136c7b3b75fd3ae08934aacac'><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_1be302a136c7b3b75fd3ae08934aacac' 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_cb80d2ae9b29bb46000cc024101e2839'><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_cb80d2ae9b29bb46000cc024101e2839' 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_c52079831015fa8cb099d711d4f81600'><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_c52079831015fa8cb099d711d4f81600' 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_47811ac5cf6268cdd55da48f3160b25c'><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_47811ac5cf6268cdd55da48f3160b25c' aria-label='d. Less than 1.8 \u03bcg\/dl' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Less than 1.8 \u03bcg\/dl<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"46. What is the recommended duration of abstinence from alcohol before performing the 48-h, 2 mg\/d low-dose dexamethasone suppression test?\">46. What is the recommended duration of abstinence from alcohol before performing the 48-h, 2 mg\/d low-dose dexamethasone suppression test?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_46_8031fe425061abfe9f7f98b14ef151c6'><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_8031fe425061abfe9f7f98b14ef151c6' 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_4ea244e102f9c23d2fedeca9d9d1f525'><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_4ea244e102f9c23d2fedeca9d9d1f525' 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_c324f7f52f5f632b0ba7ea2b03f4bd17'><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_c324f7f52f5f632b0ba7ea2b03f4bd17' 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_57f210f8b34d78ea5d5dd3dd3fbdcf6d'><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_57f210f8b34d78ea5d5dd3dd3fbdcf6d' aria-label='d. 4 weeks' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. 4 weeks<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"47. What is the diagnostic accuracy of the 48-h, 2 mg\/d low-dose dexamethasone suppression test in adults without Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">47. What is the diagnostic accuracy of the 48-h, 2 mg\/d low-dose dexamethasone suppression test in adults without Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_47_1bb3efd7256ba46c3757f8ebf5a0dd13'><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_1bb3efd7256ba46c3757f8ebf5a0dd13' 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_ee9e12af9c00e08a485c27864d561c8e'><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_ee9e12af9c00e08a485c27864d561c8e' 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_fa3cc96eb3ae13a89b722f4901498c66'><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_fa3cc96eb3ae13a89b722f4901498c66' 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_464fc73f653d266211b25cc902471b90'><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_464fc73f653d266211b25cc902471b90' aria-label='d. 90%' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. 90%<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"48. Which of the following tests is recommended for retesting patients with initially normal test results who develop new or progressive signs or symptoms of Cushing&#039;s syndrome?\">48. Which of the following tests is recommended for retesting patients with initially normal test results who develop new or progressive signs or symptoms of Cushing's syndrome?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_48_115440256b94b2058d120e426c4e5d5a'><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_115440256b94b2058d120e426c4e5d5a' 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_779516adb54bc581773bae857a6c78ee'><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_779516adb54bc581773bae857a6c78ee' 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_722d3587ee6352d6252c6b25fceeaffc'><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_722d3587ee6352d6252c6b25fceeaffc' 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_c6cbc407bea6274d390e3ad9e2ccd298'><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_c6cbc407bea6274d390e3ad9e2ccd298' aria-label='d. Urinary 17-ketosteroids' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Urinary 17-ketosteroids<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"49. Why is the diagnostic accuracy of tests previously advocated for the diagnosis of Cushing&#039;s syndrome considered too low to recommend them for testing?\">49. Why is the diagnostic accuracy of tests previously advocated for the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome considered too low to recommend them for testing?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_49_2c29c3af220eaee18cd59e5f0420781a'><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_2c29c3af220eaee18cd59e5f0420781a' 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_764c0256ee894bbf5d2248a51849dfe5'><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_764c0256ee894bbf5d2248a51849dfe5' 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_89e33b0dbbd80a53a92880483b4f226c'><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_89e33b0dbbd80a53a92880483b4f226c' 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_a0f3065f1b36c4f59188ba3e934cc571'><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_a0f3065f1b36c4f59188ba3e934cc571' aria-label='d. They have insufficient evidence for their diagnostic accuracy' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. They have insufficient evidence for their diagnostic accuracy<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"50. Why is referral to endocrinology centers with expertise and interest in Cushing&#039;s syndrome recommended for patients with abnormal initial testing?\">50. Why is referral to endocrinology centers with expertise and interest in Cushing's syndrome recommended for patients with abnormal initial testing?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_50_850ad39107c0dfa6c25019ca29768b2e'><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_850ad39107c0dfa6c25019ca29768b2e' 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_627892c9570d56ed8afa9b205b144856'><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_627892c9570d56ed8afa9b205b144856' 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_c3a561425c1e3e43a9975b70049f2e16'><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_c3a561425c1e3e43a9975b70049f2e16' 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_06ec4f77a6a4358589dbc7387dd8a68f'><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_06ec4f77a6a4358589dbc7387dd8a68f' aria-label='d. It is faster than other options' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. It is faster than other options<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"51. Which of the following tests is recommended for subsequent evaluation of abnormal test results from one of the high-sensitivity tests?\">51. Which of the following tests is recommended for subsequent evaluation of abnormal test results from one of the high-sensitivity tests?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_51_5550e0dd2995377203028007e66b1da3'><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_5550e0dd2995377203028007e66b1da3' 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_85e569f88a3481e4d51e90dd8f07563e'><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_85e569f88a3481e4d51e90dd8f07563e' 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_3c463ded28aac418e25e652e17c87dbc'><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_3c463ded28aac418e25e652e17c87dbc' 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_50d22b9337bddd4019f3c168710a0275'><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_50d22b9337bddd4019f3c168710a0275' aria-label='d. Loperamide test' aria-invalid='false' aria-required=true> <span>d. Loperamide test<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label   aria-label=\"52. What is the basis of the midnight serum cortisol test?\">52. What is the basis of the midnight serum cortisol test?<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><div class='ff-el-form-check ff-el-form-check-'><label class='ff-el-form-check-label' for='input_radio_52_29f3a1274f2145e7c5ddb9a883352aec'><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_29f3a1274f2145e7c5ddb9a883352aec' 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_5439566597777677cdd8c851150e64ab'><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_5439566597777677cdd8c851150e64ab' 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_e94e4839607928a9fe1d2fd15b4c4f2a'><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_e94e4839607928a9fe1d2fd15b4c4f2a' 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_24daaad7059a3655ca7aa6adccc4a8b7'><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_24daaad7059a3655ca7aa6adccc4a8b7' 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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