Which finding is a symptom of Cushing's syndrome?
1. Hypoglycemia
2. Vomiting
3. Moon face
4. Diarrhea
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Rationale 1: Hypoglycemia is a symptom of Addison's disease.
Rationale 2: Vomiting is a sign of Addison's disease.
Rationale 3: A moon face is caused from long-term glucocorticoids.
Rationale 4: Diarrhea is a symptom of Addison's disease.
Global Rationale: A moon face is caused from long-term glucocorticoids. Hypoglycemia, vomiting, and diarrhea are associated with Addison's disease.
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