A 21-year-old woman comes to the university health clinic ...

Cortisol secretion is regulated by ACTH, which, in turn, is regulated by CRH from the hypothalamus. ... Cosyntropin administration is controversial because whether the best dose is the standard 250 mcg, the 1 mcg, or the low 0.5 mcg/m2 is unresolved, particularly in the pediatric age group. ... Initiate a beta-blocker only after adequate alpha ... ................
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