Which clinic patient would the nurse monitor for development of Cushing syndrome?

Question

1. A patient who received radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism
2. A patient receiving steroid treatment for rheumatoid arthritis
3. A patient who has had surgery on the neck
4. A patient receiving radiation for a brain tumor

Answer 1

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Rationale 1: The patient who received radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism is not at increased risk for Cushing syndrome.
Rationale 2: Patients receiving treatment for rheumatoid arthritis are frequently prescribed corticosteroids, which are a primary risk factor for Cushing syndrome.
Rationale 3: Neck surgery is not a risk factor for development of Cushing syndrome.
Rationale 4: Radiation and the presence of a brain tumor are not risk factors for Cushing syndrome.