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115768 Medicine

A 60 year old male presented with skin hyperpigmentation, central obesity, violet striae & proximal myopathy. His BP is 160/90 mmHg. Lab studies show hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis. Which of the following statements is true regarding this condition?

ABasal ACTH level is likely to be low.
BCirculating coicotropin-releasing hormone is likely to be elevated.
CPituitary magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) will visualize all ACTH-secreting tumors.
DSerum potassium level <3.3 mmol/L is suggestive of ectopic ACTH production
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115769 Unknown

Uterinesouffle is defined as :

AIs a soft blowing murmur synchronous with foetal heart sounds.
BIs due to increase in blood flow through the dilated uterine vessels
CIs due to the active foetal movements
DIndicates the underlying foetal distress.
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