Multiple Choice
A patient is suspected of having Addison's disease.Which challenge test would be most appropriate to give this patient to confirm this suspicion?
A) Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) stimulation
B) Dexamethasone suppression (overnight)
C) Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation, rapid test
D) Metyrapone stimulation (overnight)
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