Yоu аre cаring fоr аn uncоnscious patient. Family states that she has been complaining of weakness, lethargy, nausea and vomiting over the last several days. Family denies a history of diabetes, however, her CBG is found to be 55. Heart rate 80. You also see peaked T waves and flattened P waves on the cardiac monitor. You note hyper pigmentation of the patients oral mucosa and hands. BP is 90/60, with little response to fluids. The only medication found in the home is Solu-Cortef. What is the most likely cause of the patient's condition?
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