This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Endocrinology, Subject name: Pharmacology
In Addison's disease drug to be given is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Hydrocortisone, B. Betamethasone, C. Prednisolone, D. DOCA
A: Hydrocortisone
Answer: A: Hydrocortisone 
Explanation: Ans. (A) Hydrocortisone(Ref: KDT 8/e p314; CMDT 2014/1116)In chronic adrenal insufficiency or Addison's disease, hydrocortisone given orally is the drug of choice.Hydrocortisone is a glucocorticoid with maximum mineralocorticoid action.