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Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's Dz) Flashcards

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What is Addison’s Dz?

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the diminished secretion of one or more adrenocortical hormones

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What is the underlying pathophysiology of primary Addison’s Dz?

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  • the problem is the adrenal gland itself

- suspected immune-mediated destruction of part of the adrenal gland

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What do scientists think the immune-mediated destruction caused by?

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infiltration of adrenal cortex with lymphocytes & plasmas cells that results in chronic inflammation and leads to tissue fibrosis and eventual destruction of adrenocortical cells

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List two types of Addison’s

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Typical

Atypical

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What zona(s) are destroyed in typical Addison’s? What does that result in?

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Glomerulosa (mineralocorticoid deficiency) &

Fasciculata (glucocorticoid deficiency)

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What does Aldosterone deficiency look like

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loss: sodium, chloride, water
retention: potassium

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How does an aldosterone deficiency show up on bloodwork?

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hyponatremia (low Na)
Hypochloremia (low Cl)
Hyperkalemia (high K)
Dehydration as azotemia (increased BUN & CRE)
Decreased SG
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What zona(s) are destroyed in atypical Addison’s? What does that result in?

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zona fasciculata only

result = decreased secretion of glucocorticoids

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How does a glucocorticoid deficiency affect the body?

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  • decreased formation of new glucose molecules
  • increased update of glucose by body’s cells
  • inability of body to respond adequately to stress
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How can you tell if a patient has typical vs atypical Addison’s?

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Look at bloodwork; if low Na & Cl but high K, you’re looking at typical Addison’s which is deficient in 2 hormones

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List the clinical signs of Addison’s

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  • Shock & dehydration
  • Bradycardia
  • Shivering, shaking, lethargy, weakness
  • Polyuria
  • V/D/Anorexia
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Pathophysiology in Addison’s for: Shock & dehydration

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result of aldosterone deficiency

  • body can’t maintain proper sodium, potassium, and water concentrations
  • water and sodium loss decrease blood volume and BP

result of glucocorticoid deficiency
-body can’t respond to decreased blood volume and BP

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Pathophysiology in Addison’s for: bradycardia

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secondary to presence of hyperkalemia

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Pathophysiology in Addison’s for: shivering, shaking, lethargy, weakness

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secondary to hyponatremia

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Pathophysiology in Addison’s for: polyuria

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excessive sodium loss into the urine alters concentration gradient within the kidneys and makes it difficult for kidneys to concentrate urine

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Pathophysiology in Addison’s for: V/D/anorexia

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secondary to glucocorticoid deficiency b/c glucocorticoids are necessary to maintain proper mucosal integrity of the intestines

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Presentation of Addison’s animal in acute crisis

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shock w/ evidence of dehydration, bradycardia, weak femoral pulse

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Presentation of Addison’s animal with chronic intermittent illness

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waxing and waning of shivering, shaking, lethargy, weakness, polyuria, V/D, anorexia

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Presentation of Typical Addison’s

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collapse, bradycardia, polyuria, polydipsia, GI signs, shivering or shaking, lethargy or depression

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Presentation of Atypical Addison’s

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vague signs of glucocorticoid deficiency, intermittent V/D +/- anorexia episodes; may be described as having a sensitive stomach; may have Hx of unexplained GI upset

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What test is the gold standard for Addison’s?

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ACTH Stimulation Test

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What does ACTH stim test evaluate?

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the ability of the adrenal glands to produce cortisol

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How is the ACTH Stim. test done?

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2 blood samples:
Sample 1 = baseline cortisol level for that patient
Sample 2 = drawn a specific time after injection of ACTH hormone

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What will the results of an ACTH Stim test be for an Addison’s patient?

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  • low baseline cortisol lvl

- minimal to no response post ACTH administration

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What are 2 considerations that are important to remember for ACTH stim testing?

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  • best to do at 8am because cortisol levels are most stable at that time
  • reduce stress during testing procedure b/c cortisol lvls increase if pet is stressed
26
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3 Meds that can be used for Addison’s patients

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Fludrocortisone
Desoxycorticosterone
Pred/Prednisolone

27
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Fludrocortisone

  • type
  • pros
  • cons
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  • mineralocorticoid w/ some glucocorticoid activity; daily oral tablet
  • Pro: easy to adjust dose, typically don’t need to add glucocorticoid
  • Con: side effects of polyuria, polydipsia, incontinence
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Desoxycorticosterone

  • type
  • pros
  • cons
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  • mineralocorticoid IM/SQ injection q25-30 days
  • Pros: excellent efficacy, easy to give, lack of side effects
  • glucocorticoid therapy will need to be given
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Pred/Prednisolone

  • type
  • reason to keep around
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  • glucocorticoid tablet

- keep extra stash in case of stressful event

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