Practice Question Review For Adrenocorticosteroids

Question 1

Treatment for pregnant woman with Cushing’s syndrome

Answer 1

Metyrapone
- Inhibits steroid 11-hydroxylation

AE- hirsutism, salt and water retention

Question 2

Treatment for congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Answer 2

DOC is IV hydrocortisone during the acute crisis

Then transition to oral hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone