Physiological AdaptationQuestion 594 of 2368
A client who has taken a corticosteroid for a long time develops a moon-shaped face, a buffalo hump, and rapid weight gain. Which condition do these findings suggest?
- Addison's disease
- Graves' disease
- Cushing's syndrome
- Hypoparathyroidism
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Correct answer: Cushing's syndrome
Cushing's syndrome can be caused by long-term corticosteroid use and causes a moon-shaped face, buffalo hump, and rapid weight gain.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Endocrine System: Disorders Involving the Adrenal Glands. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026