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Which is the most common cause of primary (nonexogenous) bilateral ACTH deficiency in the United States?
Which is the most common cause of primary (nonexogenous) bilateral ACTH deficiency in the United States?
Which condition is associated with local destruction of all zones of the adrenal cortex?
Which condition is associated with local destruction of all zones of the adrenal cortex?
Which condition is NOT a cause of adrenocortical insufficiency?
Which condition is NOT a cause of adrenocortical insufficiency?
Which condition is characterized by enzymatic defects in cortisol synthesis, compensatory elevations in ACTH, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
Which condition is characterized by enzymatic defects in cortisol synthesis, compensatory elevations in ACTH, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
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What can happen when even a minor stress is present in glucocorticoid-deficient patients?
What can happen when even a minor stress is present in glucocorticoid-deficient patients?
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What is the recommended perioperative glucocorticoid regimen for patients with adrenal insufficiency?
What is the recommended perioperative glucocorticoid regimen for patients with adrenal insufficiency?
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Which is the leading cause of underproduction of corticosteroids?
Which is the leading cause of underproduction of corticosteroids?
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What is the most common cause of primary (nonexogenous) bilateral ACTH deficiency in the United States?
What is the most common cause of primary (nonexogenous) bilateral ACTH deficiency in the United States?
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Which condition is associated with both glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid deficiency if the insufficiency is bilateral?
Which condition is associated with both glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid deficiency if the insufficiency is bilateral?
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Which condition is characterized by compensatory elevations in ACTH and congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
Which condition is characterized by compensatory elevations in ACTH and congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
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What is the most common cause of secondary adrenal insufficiency?
What is the most common cause of secondary adrenal insufficiency?
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What is the recommended perioperative glucocorticoid regimen for patients with adrenal insufficiency?
What is the recommended perioperative glucocorticoid regimen for patients with adrenal insufficiency?
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