Drug used in the treatment of CAH in a child is:
Correct Answer: Hydrocortisone
Description: d. Hydrocortisone(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2719)Treatment of CAH (21 hydroxylase deficiency) involves use of Hydrocortisone 15-20mg/m2/24hr, administered orally in 3 divided doses. Double or triple doses are indicated during periods of stress, such as infection or surgery.
Category:
Pediatrics
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now