Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

In adrenal insufficiency, serum Na+ is _____ and K+ is raised due to lack of aldosterone

What diagnostic test is used to confirm primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) in secondary care? _____

_____ adrenal insufficiency is called Addison's disease

Hint: Primary/Secondary/Tertiary

_____ adrenal insufficiency is caused by conditions that decrease ACTH production

Hint: Primary/Secondary/Tertiary

Adrenal insufficiency can be caused by long-term use of _____

_____ replacement is not required in the management of secondary/tertiary adrenal insufficiency because aldosterone production is stimulated by renin

Hint: Gluco/Mineralocorticoid

Management of Addison's disease is with daily glucocorticoid replacement with _____ and mineralocorticoid replacement with fludrocortisone

Patients with secondary/tertiary adrenal insufficiency _____ experience an increased in serum cortisol 30 minutes after being given 250ug Synacthen IM

Hint: will/not

What complication of adrenal insufficiency can cause hypotension, shock, severe abdominal pain and decreased consciousness? _____

Hyperpigmentation in Addison's disease is a feature of _____

Hint: what hormonal change?