Cushing's syndrome is a condition caused by having too much of which hormone in the body?
Cortisol
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Which type of drug is the most common cause of this condition?
Steroids
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Why is this?
Steroids contain a synthetic version of cortisol
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Very rarely, this condition can be caused by a growth (tumour) in the pituitary gland in the _____ or a tumour in 1 of the _______ glands above the kidneys.
brain, adrenal
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These tumours are most common in women over 65.
True/False?
Metyrapone, mitotane and ____________ all directly inhibit glucocorticoid synthesis and secretion in the _______ gland.
ketoconazole
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What is a complication of cushings syndrome affecting bones?
Osteoporosis
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Why does excess cortisol increase risk of osteoporosis?
Interferes with osteoblast formation
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Card 2
Front
Which type of drug is the most common cause of this condition?
Back
Steroids
Card 3
Front
Why is this?
Back
Card 4
Front
Very rarely, this condition can be caused by a growth (tumour) in the pituitary gland in the _____ or a tumour in 1 of the _______ glands above the kidneys.
Back
Card 5
Front
These tumours are most common in women over 65.
True/False?
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