NAPLEX Practice Exam 2025 – Comprehensive Test Preparation

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What condition is associated with an adrenal crisis that can be fatal?

Cushing's syndrome

Addison's disease

An adrenal crisis is a severe health condition that arises from a lack of steroid hormones, primarily cortisol, produced by the adrenal glands. This condition is most commonly seen in individuals with Addison's disease, as their adrenal glands do not produce enough of these hormones. Cushing's syndrome, on the other hand, is the result of an excess of cortisol in the body and is not typically associated with an adrenal crisis. Similarly, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are thyroid disorders that do not directly impact the production of cortisol and are not typically associated with adrenal crises. Therefore, B Addison's disease is the correct answer as it is the only condition directly associated with an adrenal crisis.

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