Adrenal Gland

Question 1

over secretion Adrenocortical Hormone

Answer 1

Cushing’s syndrome

Question 2

Cushing’s syndrome symptoms

Answer 2

· High cortisol in the blood 
· Weight gain 
· Moon face 
· Sweating 
· Thinning of skin 
· Buffalo hump 
· Hirsutism

Question 3

Addison’s disease

Answer 3

Undersecretion Adrenocortical Hormone

Question 4

Symptoms of Addison’s disease

Answer 4

· Weight loss
· Muscle weakness, fatigue
· Low blood pressure
· Darkening of the skin

Question 5

topical, systemic, inhaled, nasal

Mechanism of Action: inhibit or help control inflammatory or immune responses

Answer 5

Glucocorticoids

Question 6

Dexamethasone (synthetic) , Hydrocortisone (natural), Prednisone (synthetic) are example of what?

Answer 6

Glucocorticoids

Question 7

Fludrocortisone acetate* (synthetic) is a type of

Answer 7

Mineralocorticoids

Question 8

Ketoconazole (Tx of Cushing’s syndrome) is a type of

Answer 8

Adrenal steroid inhibitors

Question 9

true or false: Systemic forms may be given by oral, IM, IV, or rectal routes and NOT Subcutaneous

Answer 9

true

Question 10

true or false: Oral forms should NOT be with food or milk to minimize GI upset

Answer 10

false

Question 11

true or false: Sudden discontinuation of these agents can precipitate an adrenal crisis caused by a sudden drop in serum levels of cortisone

Answer 11

true