Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

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

Hint: ABG result

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

Lethargy, weakness, N&V and anorexia in Addison's disease are features of _____

Hint: what hormonal change?

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

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

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

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

Hydrocortisone is a _____corticoid

_____ is a complication of bacterial septicemia characterised by haemorrhagic necrosis of the adrenal glands

Stress in patients with adrenal insufficiency can cause _____