Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

_____ is an ACTH analogue that stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete cortisol

Fludrocortisone is a _____corticoid

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? _____

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

A patient has no increase of serum cortisol 30 minutes after being given Synacthen 250ug IM, what is the most likely diagnosis? _____

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

Hint: ABG result

_____ adrenal insufficiency is caused by conditions that decrease ACTH production

Hint: Primary/Secondary/Tertiary

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

Cortisol raises serum glucose by stimulating _____