Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

IV/IM Hydrocortisone given for addisonian crisis may be switched to oral replacement after _____ hours (AND haemodynamically stable)

How are the following affected in addisonian crises? Serum Na+: _____ Serum K+: high Serum glucose: low

Hint: Low/Normal/High

Stress in patients with adrenal insufficiency can cause _____

_____ is characterised by insufficient production of glucocorticoids (e.g. cortisol) and mineralocorticoids (e.g. aldosterone)

What complication of bacterial septicemia can cause addisonian crises? _____

What is the 1st line investigation for suspected adrenal insufficiency in primary care? _____

The most common infectious cause of Addison's disease is _____

Addison's disease causes a _____ due to deficiency of aldosterone resulting in reduced excretion of H+ in the urine

Hint: ABG result

Sick day rules for Addison's disease are: _____

Hydrocortisone should be given _____ hourly until the patient is stable in Addisonian crisis