Question 14 / 25:  How can you tell the difference between an Addison's patient vs. patient with iatrogenic Cushings?
A  Find out if the patient is PU/PD or not
B  Run an ACTH stim test
C  Run a CBC
D  Do an ultrasound to find out if the adrenals are small
E  Take a radiograph
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Explanation:

Addison's patients will no have a stress leukogram. Iastrgenic Cushings patients will have a stress leukogram. Another good test to differentiate is eACTH. Addison's patients will have HIGH eACTH.

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