Addison's Flashcards
1
Q
Addisons Disease(low; need to add)
A
too little secretion of ACTH
Leads to decreased adrenocortical steroid production
causing dysfunction of hypothalamic pituitary or adrenal gland
2
Q
Causes
A
3
Q
Treatment
A
Cortisone, Prednisone
daily weights
4
Q
Nursing interventions
A
5
Q
Addisonian crisis
A
6
Q
Manifestations
A
Weight loss
hyperpigmentation
GI disturbances
Hyponatremia
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
hypovolemia
7
Q
Diagnosis
A
ACTH test
BUN/Creatinine
Electrolytes
Glucose Cortisol Level
