Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards
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_____ is characterised by insufficient production of glucocorticoids (e.g. cortisol) and mineralocorticoids (e.g. aldosterone)
Cortisol raises serum glucose by stimulating _____
Adrenal insufficiency can be caused by long-term use of _____
A diagnosis of _____ should be suspected in patients presenting with multiple endocrine deficiencies, such as adrenal insufficiency combined with hypoparathyroidism or thyroid disease.
Hyperpigmentation in Addison's disease is a feature of _____
Hint: what hormonal change?
What complication of bacterial septicemia can cause addisonian crises? _____
_____cortisone is not required in the management of addisonian crisis because hydrocortisone exerts weak mineralocorticoid action
Patient's with Addison's disease are at increased risk of other _____ diseases so consider screening
Critically ill patients (e.g. sepsis) who do not respond to measures to treat hypotension may be experiencing _____ insufficiency
What diagnostic test is used to confirm primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) in secondary care? _____
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