A patient is depressed about the changes in her personal appearance related to Cushing's disease. She is particularly likely to exhibit which change?
a. Weight gain, moonface, and increased facial hair
b. Hand tremors and nervousness
c. Retracted eyelids and increased skin pigmentation
d. Muscle atrophy, bruising, and weight loss
A
In patients with Cushing's disease, there is usually weight gain and hirsutism (excessive body hair in a masculine distribution). This overabundance of hormones produces many signs and symptoms, including moonface.
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