Addison vs. Cushing Flashcards
1
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Addison Disease and Steroid Hormones
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Insufficient Cortisol and Aldosterone
2
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Cause of Addison
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Autoimmune
Surgical removal of adrenal glands
Sudden stop of adrenocortical hormone therapy
3
Q
S&S of Addison (7)
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Bronze pigmentation Changes in body hair (women's mustache)? Hypoglycemia Hypotension Weight loss Weakness Dehydration
4
Q
Labs and Addison
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Low Na
Low blood glucose
High K+
High WBC
5
Q
Management Addisons
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Hormonal Replacement: Hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef) or mineralocorticoid (fludrocorticose)
6
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Cushing and Steroid Hormones
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Increase of Cortisol
7
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Causes of Cushing
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Use of corticosteroid meds
Tumor of pituitary gland
8
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S&S Cushing
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HTN Fat pads (Buffalo) Thin extremities Poor wound healing Moon face Obesity Abdominal striae Amenorrhea Hair growth Hyperglycemia
9
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Labs for Cushing
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High Na
High blood glucose
Low K+
10
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Medical management Cushing
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Taper corticosteroids Decrease risk of injury/infection Encourage ret Moderate activity Promote skin intergrity
