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Davideckstein7 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The excessive and chronic production of cortisol by the adrenal cortex or by the administration of glucocorticoids in large doses for a period of several weeks or longer can cause _____.
a. hyperthyroidism b. diabetes mellitus
c. Cushing's syndrome d. Addisonian crisis

Question 2

Julia is a gymnast who has had knee pain for the last two weeks. After examination it is determined that she has prepatellar bursitis of the left knee. This would be reported with code _____.
a. M70.52 b. M70.40
c. M70.72 d. M70.42