Question

A client has been taking a corticosteroid for the treatment of asthma for several months. The client has now developed manifestations of cortisol excess. The client has been informed that with the gradual weaning of the steroid, the signs and symptoms will abate. Which medical term best describes this process related to a specific disease state like asthma?

Answer 1

Answer:

a syndrome.

Explanation:

A syndrome is a group of symptoms that correlate with a certain illness or illnesses. The client has several symptoms, such as weight loss, tiredness, dizziness, etc that are due to the excess of cortisol the human body. When the symptoms disappear, this indicates that the client does not have an excess of cortisol anymore.