Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards
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_____ is most commonly caused by autoimmune destruction of the adrenal cortex
Chronic _____ is the most common cause of tertiary adrenal insufficiency
In adrenal insufficiency, serum Na+ is _____ and K+ is raised due to lack of aldosterone
How are the following affected in addisonian crises? Serum Na+: _____ Serum K+: high Serum glucose: low
Hint: Low/Normal/High
Patients with Addison's disease should take their largest dose of _____ in the first half of the day
Hint: Fludrocortisone/Hydrocortisone
_____ is an ACTH analogue that stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete cortisol
Patients with Addison's disease should wear a _____ and carry a steroid card at all times
Adrenal insufficiency can be caused by long-term use of _____
Hypotension and salt craving in Addison's disease are features of _____
Hint: what hormonal change?
_____ adrenal insufficiency is called Addison's disease
Hint: Primary/Secondary/Tertiary
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