A patient presents with persistent hyperglycemia, muscle weakness, and central obesity. Upon examination, they are found to have elevated cortisol levels. Which of the following is the LEAST likely cause of these symptoms?
Pituitary adenoma secreting ACTH
Adrenal cortex tumor secreting cortisol
Exogenous administration of glucocorticoids
Adrenal medulla tumor secreting epinephrine
Related Questions
A patient's urine test reveals the presence of glucose and ketone bodies. Which metabolic disorder is this most likely indicative of?
Diabetes Mellitus
Kidney stones
Urinary tract infection
Liver cirrhosis
A patient presents with excessive thirst, frequent urination, and high blood glucose levels. Which hormone deficiency is most likely responsible?
Glucagon
Insulin
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Growth hormone (GH)
A patient exhibits symptoms of excessive thirst, frequent urination, and high blood glucose levels. Further investigation reveals normal insulin levels but impaired insulin receptor function. Which condition BEST explains the patient's presentation?
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Gestational diabetes
Insulin receptor mutations
Conn's syndrome, characterized by primary hyperaldosteronism, results in specific electrolyte imbalances. Which of the following electrolyte profiles is MOST consistent with this condition?
Hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, and metabolic acidosis
Hypokalemia, hypernatremia, and metabolic alkalosis
Hyperkalemia, hypernatremia, and metabolic alkalosis
Hypokalemia, hyponatremia, and metabolic acidosis
A rare genetic disorder affects the synthesis of a specific enzyme crucial for converting T4 to T3. Which of the following would be the MOST likely clinical presentation in a patient with this disorder?
Elevated TSH and T3 levels
Decreased TSH and T3 levels
Elevated TSH levels and decreased T3 levels
Decreased TSH and elevated T3 levels
