Which of the following alterations would you expect to find in a patient with untreated Cushing disease or syndrome?
A) Bradycardia
B) Tachypnea
C) Hyperkalemia
D) Hypertension

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Patients with untreated Cushing disease or syndrome typically have hypertension, as excess cortisol leads to increased blood pressure. Bradycardia (slow heart rate), tachypnea (rapid breathing), and hyperkalemia (elevated potassium levels) are not typically associated with Cushing disease or syndrome.

Which of the Following Alterations Would You Expect to Find