Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

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

What complication of bacterial septicemia can cause addisonian crises? _____

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

Hydrocortisone is a _____corticoid

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

Hint: what hormonal change?

_____cortisone is not required in the management of addisonian crisis because hydrocortisone exerts weak mineralocorticoid action

_____ adrenal insufficiency is caused by conditions that decrease CRH production

Hint: Primary/Secondary/Tertiary

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

Sick day rules for Addison's disease are: _____

_____ adrenal insufficiency is called Addison's disease

Hint: Primary/Secondary/Tertiary