Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

Stress in patients with adrenal insufficiency can cause _____

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

Hyperpigmentation in Addison's disease occurs particularly on the _____

Hint: Where?

What is the 1st line investigation for suspected adrenal insufficiency in primary care? _____

Patients with Addison's disease should take their largest dose of _____ in the first half of the day

Hint: Fludrocortisone/Hydrocortisone

Patients with secondary/tertiary adrenal insufficiency _____ experience an increased in serum cortisol 30 minutes after being given 250ug Synacthen IM

Hint: will/not

Sudden discontinuation of glucocorticoids can cause _____

The management of addisonian crisis is with immediate _____ followed by 1L normal saline over 30-60 minutes

Hint: Medication, dose & ROA

How are the following affected in addisonian crises? Serum Na+: _____ Serum K+: high Serum glucose: low

Hint: Low/Normal/High

A diagnosis of _____ should be suspected in patients with adrenal insufficiency, hypoparathyroidism and thyroid disease