The Results of a Patient's Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)test Show a Decreased

Multiple Choice

The results of a patient's adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) test show a decreased cortisol level and an increased ACTH level.Which of the following conditions do these results most likely indicate?

A) Addison's disease
B) Cushing's disease
C) Cushing's syndrome related to ectopic source of ACTH
D) Cushing's syndrome (ACTH-independent)