Adrenal Insufficiency Flashcards
1
Q
What is Primary Adrenal insufficiency called?
A
Addison disease
2
Q
Most common cause of Addison disease?
A
Autoimmunity
3
Q
Clinical Findings?
A
Fatigue anorexia weight loss, abdominal pain
4
Q
Diagnosis?
A
Plasma cortisol less than 3 mcg/dL at 8am.
5
Q
Treatment?
A
Hydrocortisone Health tags to be worn, and corticosteroid replacement therapy
