4th Year Adrenal Glands

Question 1

what are all cortical hormones derived from?

Answer 1

cholesterol

Question 2

risk of aldosterone antagonists?

Answer 2

hyperkalaemia

gynaecomastia

Question 3

electrolytes in Addison’s

Answer 3

hyponatraemia
hyperkalaemia
hypoglycaemia

Question 4

management of Addison’s

Answer 4

hydrocortisone
fludrocortisone
bracelet
education on doubling steroids when ill

Question 5

why is phaeochromocytoma dizzy when standing?

Answer 5

lability of BP

Question 6

management of phaeochromocytoma

Answer 6

alpha blocker slow and low then reflex tachycardia so add beta blocker
takes 6 weeks to be ready for surgery

Question 7

complications in phaeochromocytoma surgery?

Answer 7

cannot anaesthetise and cut them open as will release pre-formed hormones