Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

Cortisol raises serum glucose by stimulating _____

Sick day rules for Addison's disease are: _____

Hydrocortisone is a _____corticoid

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

Sick day rules must be followed for Addison's disease in order to prevent _____

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

Sudden discontinuation of glucocorticoids can cause _____

_____ adrenal insufficiency is called Addison's disease

Hint: Primary/Secondary/Tertiary

Fludrocortisone is a _____corticoid

Hyperpigmentation in Addison's disease is a feature of _____

Hint: what hormonal change?