A patient with a history of adrenocortical insufficiency presents to the Emergency Department with nausea, vomiting, hypotension, and seizures.The nurse obtains a history from the patient's husband.The health care team suspects the patient discontinued which medication?

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Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid used to replace steroids in conditions of adrenal insufficiency, such as Addison's disease. Abrupt discontinuation can lead to adrenal crisis, presenting with symptoms like hypotension, nausea, vomiting, and seizures, as described in the patient's presentation.

A Patient with a History of Adrenocortical Insufficiency Presents to the Emergency