Adrenal insufficiency causes: March 2011: (A) A rise in plasma sodium/potassium ratio, (B) Low blood pressure, (C) Increase breakdown of protein, (D) All
Answer is B. Ans. B: Low blood pressure Features of an acute adrenal crisis include circulatory shock with severe hypotension, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia and, in some instances hypoglycemia and hypercalcemia.