Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

Critically ill patients (e.g. sepsis) who do not respond to measures to treat hypotension may be experiencing _____ insufficiency

_____cortisone is not required in the management of addisonian crisis because hydrocortisone exerts weak mineralocorticoid action

Cortisol raises serum glucose by stimulating _____

Addison's disease _____ rules should be implemented during periods of physical stress such as surgery, trauma, acute illness

_____ is an ACTH analogue that stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete cortisol

Hyperpigmentation in Addison's disease occurs particularly on the _____

Hint: Where?

Sudden discontinuation of glucocorticoids can cause _____

Chronic _____ is the most common cause of tertiary adrenal insufficiency

Patient's with Addison's disease are at increased risk of other _____ diseases so consider screening

_____ is most commonly caused by autoimmune destruction of the adrenal cortex