PANCE Practice Test

Category - PA

Which of the following would be an adequate treatment for Addison’s disease?
  1. Administer cortisol
  2. Administer aldosterone
  3. Administer androgens
  4. Administer growth hormone
Explanation
Answer: A - In Addison’s disease, primary or secondary, there is a lack of cortisol. This is due to ill-response of the adrenal cortex to stimulation by ACTH. Thus, exogenous cortisol would overcome this decreased function and help to reverse symptoms of the disease.
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