A neonate born with ambiguous genitalia is diagnosed with congenital adrenogenital hyperplasia.Therapeutic management includes administration of:
A)Vitamin D.
B)Cortisone.
C)Stool softeners.
D)Calcium carbonate.

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The most common biochemical defect with congenital adrenal hyperplasia is partial or complete 21-hydroxylase deficiency.With complete deficiency,insufficient amounts of aldosterone and cortisol are produced,so circulatory collapse occurs without immediate replacement.Vitamin D,stool softeners,and calcium carbonate have no role in the therapy of adrenogenital hyperplasia.

A Neonate Born with Ambiguous Genitalia Is Diagnosed with Congenital