Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning hypoadrenal shock?
A. In the United States, idiopathic adrenal atrophy (Addison’s disease) is the most common cause
B. Laboratory abnormalities include hyponatremia, hypochloremia, and hyperkalemia
C. Fever may be seen with hypoadrenal shock
D. ACTH stimulation test is the diagnostic test of choice to confirm hypoadrenal shock
Answer:B
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning hypoadrenal shock?
A. In the United States, idiopathic adrenal atrophy (Addison’s disease) is the most common cause B. Laboratory abnormalities include hyponatremia, hypochloremia, and hyperkalemia C. Fever may be seen with hypoadrenal shock D. ACTH stimulation test is the diagnostic test of choice to confirm hypoadrenal shock