Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

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

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

Hypotension and salt craving in Addison's disease are features of _____

Hint: what hormonal change?

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

The most common congenital cause of Addison's disease is _____

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

Hint: Gluco/Mineralocorticoid

Diagnosis of addisonian crisis is based on _____

Hyperpigmentation in Addison's disease is a feature of _____

Hint: what hormonal change?

_____ is characterised by insufficient production of glucocorticoids (e.g. cortisol) and mineralocorticoids (e.g. aldosterone)

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