Which of the following is not seen in
Secondary Adrenal insufficiency
a) Pigmentation
b) Postural hypotension
c) Hypoglycemia
d) Lassitude
Correct Answer - A
Secondary adrenal insufficiency is adrenal hypofunction due to a
lack of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
Secondary adrenal insufficiency may occur in
Panhypopituitarism
Isolated failure of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) production
Patients receiving corticosteroids (by any route, including high doses
of inhaled, intra-articular, or topical corticosteroids)
Patients who have stopped taking corticosteroids
Symptoms are the same as for Addison disease and include fatigue,
weakness, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, but there is
usually less hypovolemia.