Addison’s Disesase Flashcards
1
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How does adrena insufficiency present
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Hypotension
Fatigue and weakness
Nausea and vomiting
Syncope
Skin pigmentation due to increased ACTH
2
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What are the diagnostic findings for Addison;s?
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Hyperkalemia
Hyponatremia
Low serum cortisol
Low glucose
3
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What are the blood gas findings for Addison’s?
A
hyperkalaemic, hyponatraemic, hypoglycaemic metabolic acidosis
4
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What is the gold standard to confirm Addison’s disease?
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Short synacthen test
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What is the management of Addison;s?
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Glucocorticoids with hydrocortisone and mineralcorticoids with Fludrocortisone
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What is the management of Addisonian crisis?
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Aggressive fluid resuscitation
IM steroids of glucocorticoid
Glucose administration if hypoglycaemia is present
