Endocrine

Question 1

Adrenal insufficiency (adrenal crisis)

Answer 1

Long term glucocorticoid therapy can suppress the HPA axis. Adrenal crisis can be precipitated by stressful situations (i.e. Surgery) if the glucocorticoid dose is not increased appropriately

Question 2

Meal time insulin analogs

Answer 2

Lispro, Aspart, Glulisine
Contain AA substitute at the c terminal end of B chain and have a rapid onset and offset of action, mimicking physio post prandial insulin secretion.

Question 3

Dietary energy

Answer 3

1g of protein = 4 Calories
1g of carbs = 4 Calories
1g of fat = 9 calories