Question

Excessive administration of glucocorticoids to a patient would most likely result in which of the following?

a. primary hyperaldosteronism
b. Addison's disease
c. pheochromocytoma
d. Cushing's syndrome

Answer 1

Cushing's syndrome.

Step-by-step explanation:

Cushing's syndrome includes the bone loss, diabetes and high blood pressure. The purple or pink stretch marks on the shin, thighs and arms.

The excess level of glucocorticoid and and excessive administration of glucocorticoids in an individual can likely develop the Cushing's syndrome. The poor wound healing occurs in this syndrome.

Thus, the correct answer is option (d).