1. Addison's disease:
Answer occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or
aldosterone
2. Primary vs Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Answer
primary = problem with adrenal gland itself
secondary = problem with stimulation of the adrenal glands (lack of ACTH)
3. S/S of Addison's Disease?:
Answer
Low BP = HoTN Low Weight
Low Mood = depression
Low Glucose = Hypoglycemia
Low Salt = Hyponatremia (salt craving)
Low Hair = Alopecia
Low Menstrual = Amenorrhea
High K = Hyperkalemia
High Pigmentation = Bronzed Pigmentation
4. What could High K cause?:
Answer
ST Elevation Peak T waves
Muscle Spasms
5. tx for addisons disease:
Answer hydrocortisone (glucocorticoid) AND Fludrocortisone (mineralocorticoid)
6. SE for Corticosteroids:
Answer
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