week eleven pt. two Flashcards
1
Q
what do the adrenal glands consist of
A
medulla and cortex
2
Q
what does the medulla produce
A
epinephrine and norepinephrine
3
Q
what does the adrenal cortex produce
A
cortisone and aldosterone
4
Q
what is cortisone
A
mobilizes nutrients, modifies body’s response to inflammation, stimulates liver to raise blood sugar and controls water in the body
5
Q
what is aldosterone
A
regulates salt and water levels
6
Q
what are the two categories of adrenal insufficiency
A
primary or addison’s disease and secondary
7
Q
primary
A
destruction of adrenal cortex of adrenal gland
8
Q
what causes primary
A
autoimmune, tb, adrenal hemorrhage, adrenal metastases and aids
9
Q
secondary
A
insufficient acth (adrenocroticotropic hormone) to simulate cortex
10
Q
what are the three reasons for adrenal crisis
A
- individual not diagnosed
- stressful situation
- illness or infection
