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chandani

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Hyponatremia (low serum sodium level) may be found in all of the following conditions EXCEPT:
 
  A) Addison's disease
  B) Diarrhea
  C) Renal tubular disease
  D) Conn's syndrome
  E) Congestive heart failure

Question 2

The definitive diagnosis of primary adrenal insufficiency requires demonstration of:
 
  A) Decreased urinary 17-keto- and 17-hydroxysteroids
  B) Decreased cortisol production
  C) Impaired response to ACTH stimulation
  D) Increased urinary cortisol excretion after metyrapone



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: D

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C



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