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What is the primary underlying cause of an Addisonian crisis?
What is the primary underlying cause of an Addisonian crisis?
- Low levels of insulin
- High levels of adrenaline
- Excessive cortisol levels
- Inadequate cortisol levels (correct)
What is the effect of cortisol on systemic adrenaline in the vascular shunting exercise?
What is the effect of cortisol on systemic adrenaline in the vascular shunting exercise?
- Cortisol decreases systemic adrenaline
- Cortisol potentiates systemic adrenaline (correct)
- Cortisol blocks systemic adrenaline
- Cortisol has no effect on systemic adrenaline
What is a common clinical feature of Addison's disease?
What is a common clinical feature of Addison's disease?
- Hyperglycaemia
- Tachycardia
- Hypotension (correct)
- Hypertension
What is the purpose of the Short Synacthen test in diagnosing Addison's disease?
What is the purpose of the Short Synacthen test in diagnosing Addison's disease?
What is the typical dosage of hydrocortisone used to manage Addison's disease?
What is the typical dosage of hydrocortisone used to manage Addison's disease?
What is a possible cause of secondary hypoadrenalism?
What is a possible cause of secondary hypoadrenalism?
What is the effect of a growth hormone deficiency in childhood?
What is the effect of a growth hormone deficiency in childhood?
What is the primary function of growth hormone in childhood?
What is the primary function of growth hormone in childhood?
What is the term for excessive growth hormone production in adulthood?
What is the term for excessive growth hormone production in adulthood?
What is the most common cause of acromegaly?
What is the most common cause of acromegaly?
What is the term for a visual field defect that can result from acromegaly?
What is the term for a visual field defect that can result from acromegaly?
What is the primary mechanism of action of the thyroid?
What is the primary mechanism of action of the thyroid?
What is the primary disease of hypothyroidism?
What is the primary disease of hypothyroidism?
What is the most common aetiology of hypothyroidism?
What is the most common aetiology of hypothyroidism?
What is the primary treatment for hypothyroidism?
What is the primary treatment for hypothyroidism?
What is a common clinical feature of hypothyroidism?
What is a common clinical feature of hypothyroidism?
What is the primary reason Addisonian patients are unable to respond appropriately in stressful situations?
What is the primary reason Addisonian patients are unable to respond appropriately in stressful situations?
What is recommended for a steroid-dependent Addison's disease patient before major dental surgery like an extraction?
What is recommended for a steroid-dependent Addison's disease patient before major dental surgery like an extraction?
What is the primary function of mineralocorticoids in the body?
What is the primary function of mineralocorticoids in the body?
What is the term for excess aldosterone production in the adrenal gland?
What is the term for excess aldosterone production in the adrenal gland?
What are the consequences of primary adrenal adenoma in Conn's syndrome?
What are the consequences of primary adrenal adenoma in Conn's syndrome?
What is the mechanism of secondary hyperaldosteronism in Conn's syndrome?
What is the mechanism of secondary hyperaldosteronism in Conn's syndrome?
What is the typical cause of congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
What is the typical cause of congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
What occurs to young boys with congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
What occurs to young boys with congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
What is the recommended management for hypertension in Conn's syndrome due to adrenal hyperplasia?
What is the recommended management for hypertension in Conn's syndrome due to adrenal hyperplasia?
What is the typical presentation of congenital adrenal hyperplasia in young females?
What is the typical presentation of congenital adrenal hyperplasia in young females?
What is a common symptom of severe hypothyroidism?
What is a common symptom of severe hypothyroidism?
What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
What is the primary function of parathyroid hormone?
What is the primary function of parathyroid hormone?
What is the primary cause of primary hyperparathyroidism?
What is the primary cause of primary hyperparathyroidism?
What is a common presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism?
What is a common presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism?
What is a characteristic feature of the eye in Grave's disease?
What is a characteristic feature of the eye in Grave's disease?
What is the purpose of a CT scan in Grave's disease?
What is the purpose of a CT scan in Grave's disease?
What is the role of beta blockers in the management of hyperthyroidism?
What is the role of beta blockers in the management of hyperthyroidism?
What is the most common gender affected by goitre?
What is the most common gender affected by goitre?
What is the cause of dysphagia or stridor in goitre?
What is the cause of dysphagia or stridor in goitre?
What is the primary mechanism by which cortisol influences the body's response to stress?
What is the primary mechanism by which cortisol influences the body's response to stress?
What is the most common electrolyte imbalance observed in patients with Addison's disease?
What is the most common electrolyte imbalance observed in patients with Addison's disease?
What is the primary purpose of fludrocortisone in the management of Addison's disease?
What is the primary purpose of fludrocortisone in the management of Addison's disease?
What is the most common presentation of Addison's disease in patients?
What is the most common presentation of Addison's disease in patients?
What is the primary role of the Short Synacthen test in diagnosing Addison's disease?
What is the primary role of the Short Synacthen test in diagnosing Addison's disease?
What is the primary underlying cause of secondary hypoadrenalism?
What is the primary underlying cause of secondary hypoadrenalism?
What is the result of a growth hormone excess in childhood?
What is the result of a growth hormone excess in childhood?
What is the primary cause of visual field defects in acromegaly?
What is the primary cause of visual field defects in acromegaly?
What is the term for the condition where the body's bones and tissues grow excessively due to an overproduction of growth hormone in adulthood?
What is the term for the condition where the body's bones and tissues grow excessively due to an overproduction of growth hormone in adulthood?
What is the primary function of TSH in the mechanism of action of the thyroid?
What is the primary function of TSH in the mechanism of action of the thyroid?
What is the most common variation of hypothyroidism?
What is the most common variation of hypothyroidism?
What is the purpose of the TSH test in managing hypothyroidism?
What is the purpose of the TSH test in managing hypothyroidism?
What is the result of a growth hormone deficiency in childhood?
What is the result of a growth hormone deficiency in childhood?
What is the primary mechanism of action of octreotide in managing acromegaly?
What is the primary mechanism of action of octreotide in managing acromegaly?
What is the result of a benign anterior pituitary acidophil adenoma in adulthood?
What is the result of a benign anterior pituitary acidophil adenoma in adulthood?
What is the primary purpose of glucose tolerance test in diagnosing acromegaly?
What is the primary purpose of glucose tolerance test in diagnosing acromegaly?
What is the primary cause of Graves' disease?
What is the primary cause of Graves' disease?
What is the primary mechanism of action of carbimazole in the management of hyperthyroidism?
What is the primary mechanism of action of carbimazole in the management of hyperthyroidism?
What is the primary indication for radioiodine therapy in the management of hyperthyroidism?
What is the primary indication for radioiodine therapy in the management of hyperthyroidism?
What is the primary effect of hyperparathyroidism on the bone?
What is the primary effect of hyperparathyroidism on the bone?
What is the primary mechanism of action of parathyroid hormone in the regulation of serum calcium levels?
What is the primary mechanism of action of parathyroid hormone in the regulation of serum calcium levels?
What is the primary underlying cause of primary hyperparathyroidism?
What is the primary underlying cause of primary hyperparathyroidism?
What is the primary reason for the use of beta blockers in the management of hyperthyroidism?
What is the primary reason for the use of beta blockers in the management of hyperthyroidism?
What is the primary cause of dysphagia or stridor in patients with goitre?
What is the primary cause of dysphagia or stridor in patients with goitre?
What is the primary indication for surgical management of goitre?
What is the primary indication for surgical management of goitre?
What is the primary biochemical feature of primary hyperparathyroidism?
What is the primary biochemical feature of primary hyperparathyroidism?
What is the primary function of mineralocorticoids in the body?
What is the primary function of mineralocorticoids in the body?
What is the recommended management for a steroid-dependent Addison's disease patient before dental surgery like a root canal?
What is the recommended management for a steroid-dependent Addison's disease patient before dental surgery like a root canal?
What is the typical cause of congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
What is the typical cause of congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
What is the primary mechanism of action of congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
What is the primary mechanism of action of congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
What is the primary underlying cause of Conn's syndrome?
What is the primary underlying cause of Conn's syndrome?
What is the recommended management for hypertension in Conn's syndrome due to adrenal hyperplasia?
What is the recommended management for hypertension in Conn's syndrome due to adrenal hyperplasia?
What is the primary consequence of primary adrenal adenoma in Conn's syndrome?
What is the primary consequence of primary adrenal adenoma in Conn's syndrome?
What is the term for excess aldosterone production in the adrenal gland?
What is the term for excess aldosterone production in the adrenal gland?
What is the primary mechanism of action of secondary hyperaldosteronism in Conn's syndrome?
What is the primary mechanism of action of secondary hyperaldosteronism in Conn's syndrome?
What is the group of people more commonly affected by congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
What is the group of people more commonly affected by congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
