NEET PG Medical – 2018 – Question – 57
Physiological dose of hydrocortisone (mg/kg/day) is –
a) 5 mg/kg/day
b) 10 mg/kg/day
c) 15 mg/kg/day
d) 20 mg/kg/day
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Correct Answer – B
Answer:- B – 10 mg/kg/day
The normal rate of secretion of two principle corticoids
Hydrocortisone – 10 mg/kg/day (nearly half in morning hours)
Aldosterone – 0.125 mg/daily