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13 Jan 2026
Azizullah Noori
Question:
A 34-year-old man comes to the clinic due to fatigue, weight loss, and mild hyperpigmentation, despite increased appetite. His blood pressure is slightly high. Laboratory findings reveal increased levels of ACTH, and he has low-normal morning serum cortisol concentrations. To confirm the diagnosis, the physician decides to conduct a rapid ACTH stimulation test. Which of the potential results of this test would best support the diagnosis of primary adrenal insufficiency?
Options:
A)Increased serum cortisol levels
B)Decreased serum cortisol levels
C)Increased urinary 17-hydroxycorticosteroids
D)Decreased urinary 17-hydroxycorticosteroids
E)No change in serum cortisol levels after ACTH administration
Azizullah Noori
Question:
A 34-year-old man comes to the clinic due to fatigue, weight loss, and mild hyperpigmentation, despite increased appetite. His blood pressure is slightly high. Laboratory findings reveal increased levels of ACTH, and he has low-normal morning serum cortisol concentrations. To confirm the diagnosis, the physician decides to conduct a rapid ACTH stimulation test. Which of the potential results of this test would best support the diagnosis of primary adrenal insufficiency?
Options:
A)Increased serum cortisol levels
B)Decreased serum cortisol levels
C)Increased urinary 17-hydroxycorticosteroids
D)Decreased urinary 17-hydroxycorticosteroids
E)No change in serum cortisol levels after ACTH administration