Addisons Vs Cushings Flashcards
1
Q
Addison’s
A
Decreased in all:
Cortisol & aldosterone
BP
Glucose
HYPERkalemia
2
Q
Addison’s appearance
A
Weight loss, weak
Intolerance to cold
Stressed, anxious, depressed
Bronze skin
3
Q
Cushings disease is increase of what
A
Increased:
Cortisol and aldosterone
BP,
Water retention
HYPOkalemia
4
Q
Cushings appearance
A
Ruddy
Weight gain around belly
Moon face and buffalo hump
Proximal muscle weakness
5
Q
Cushing disease vs Cushing syndrome
A
Disease = more ACTH from pituitary gland
Syndrome = adrenal gland tumor
