adrenal Flashcards

(52 cards)

1
Q

Adrenal glands are also called

A

suprarenal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

adrenal medulla is connected directly to the SNS via

A

nerves

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

the adrenal medulla releases

A

catcholamines

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

T/F Catecholamines are made by chromaffin cells in the adrenal medulla

A

TRUE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

catecholamines are all derived from

A

tyrosine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

what are the 4 catecholamines

A

DOPA, dopamine, norepinephrine, epi

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

what is the principal product of the adrenal medulla

A

epi

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

T/F Epi is made only in the adrenal medulla

A

TRUE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Epi accounts for nearly ___of the adrenal medulla’s output, the other ___ is norepinephrine, and a scant amt of ___ is also made here

A

80%, 30, dopamine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

fight or flight - decreased blood flow to ___, ___ and ____

A

kidneys, skin, mucosa

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

epi and norepinephrine both have strong ____ effects which result in arterial vasoconstriction

A

alpha-1

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

epi has stronger ____ which increases HR and contractility more

A

beta1

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

___ is an enzyme necessary for conversion of norepinephrine to epi

A

PNMT

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

T/F: PNMT is regulated by serotonin

A

False - regulated by glucocorticoids (cortisone)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

T/F: Pheochromocytoma is a tumor caused by adrenal medullary hyperplasia or extra-adrenal chromaffin tissue

A

TRUE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

s/s of Pheochromocytoma

A

paroxysmal htn, tachycardia, HA, sweating, anxiety, tumor, glucose intolerance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Most tumors (85-90%) are solitary tumors localized to a single adrenal gland (mostly the ____)

A

right

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

__ of tumors are extra-medullary, of these __ are in the abdomen

A
  1. 95
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

____ levels help to make the diagnosis of Pheochromocytoma as both epi and norepinephrine are degrade to this

A

Urinary VMA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

___blockers com before ___ blockers for surgery in pt with Pheochromocytoma

A

alpha, beta

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

start a-blockers ___ days prior to surgery

22
Q

why is beta blockade delayed?

A

the risk of unopposed alpha mediated vasoconstriction

23
Q

Pheochromocytoma use ___ acting vasoactive agents

24
Q

which drugs release histamine and provoke Pheochromocytoma

A

reglan and glucagon

25
T/F Catecholamine levels return to normal several days after surgery and approx ___% of patients become normotensive within __ days post-op
75, 10
26
T/F the physiologic effect of medullary hypo secretion is not a serious problem
TRue
27
adrenal cortex produces ___ and ____ and is a secondary site of ___ synthesis
mineralocorticoids , glucocorticoids, androgen
28
the zona glomerulosa produces ____
mineralocorticoids
29
the zona fasciculata produces ____
glucocorticoids
30
zona reticulatis produces ____
androgens
31
what is the primary mineralcorticoid
aldosterone
32
what is the primary glucocorticoid
cortisol
33
what is the primary androgen
aldosterone
34
T/F all of the hormones of the adrenal cortex are steroid hormones, all are synthesized from cholesterol
TRUE
35
aldosterone causes retention of ___ and excretion of ____
retention of sodium and water, excretion of K and H+
36
T/F if unopposed, aldosterone leads to hypertension, ECF expansion, hyperkalemia, and acidosis
FALSE - hypokalemia and alkalosis
37
T/F ACTH and Na levels don not exert much control over the release of aldosterone
TRUE
38
Conn's syndrome is a form of ___ hyperaldosteronism which causes ___ ECF Volume, ___tension, K+ ____ and what acid base disturbance?
``` Conns: primary hyperaldo increased ECF volume htn K+ depletion metabolic alkalosis ```
39
what causes conn's
aldosterone secreting tumors or hyperplasias
40
T/F Secondary hyperaldosteronism is caused by CHF, cirrhosis with ascites, and nephrosis
TRUE (ECF lost to extravascular space)
41
hypoaldosteronism is caused by ____. __ is lost in the urine and __ is retained.
adrenal insufficiency na k
42
hypoaldosteronism- plasma volume ___ and hypotension/hyper___ may lead to circulatory collapse
decreases, hyperkalemia
43
T/F muscles can become weak in great cortisol deficiency
FALSE - cortisol excesses
44
___ levels of cortisol have anti-inflammatory effects
high
45
ACTH release is controlled by ___ from the hypothalamus
CRH
46
T/F High Cortisol levels cause inhibition of ___ and ___ release
ACTH , CRH
47
cortisol is a ___ feedback system
negative
48
Cushing disease vs syndrome
dz: ACTH secreting tumor of the pituitary syndrome: excessive cortisol secretion
49
T/F: Addison's dz results from failure to produce adrenocortical hormones
TRUE
50
T/F etomidate causes profound suppression of cortisol for at least 24h and can contribute to adrenal insufficiency and resultant hypotension
TRUE
51
T/F etomidate causes profound suppression of cortisol for at least 24h and can contribute to adrenal insufficiency and resultant hypotension
TRUE
52
T/F Etomidate should be used sparingly in patients with septic shock
TRUE