Which medication will the nurse administer to a client who is being tested for Cushing syndrome?
1. Metyrapone (Metopirone)
2. Mitotane (Lysodren)
3. Acetylcysteine (Mucamyst)
4. Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Metyrapone is an antiadrenal drug used to diagnose Cushing syndrome.
Rationale 2: Mitotane (Lysodren) is not used to diagnose Cushing syndrome.
Rationale 3: Acetylcysteine is not used to diagnose Cushing disease.
Rationale 4: Ketoconazole is not used to diagnose Cushing syndrome.
Global Rationale: Metyrapone is an antiadrenal drug used to diagnose Cushing syndrome. The other medications are not useful in diagnosis.
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