Adrenal Insufficiency: Clinical Manifestations & Management

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What is the recommended dose of hydrocortisone for acute management of adrenal insufficiency?

100 mg IV x 1, then 200 mg/d in divided doses (correct)

100 mg/day

200 mg/day

15-25 mg divided doses 2-3 times/day

What is the indication of mineralocorticoid deficiency in primary adrenal insufficiency?

Hyperkalemia and hypercalcemia (correct)

Hypoglycemia and hyponatremia

Fluid restriction

Steroid emergency cards

What is the recommended stress dose of hydrocortisone for a major procedure?

100 mg/day

50-100 mg IV/8h (correct)

25 mg IV

50-75 mg IV

What should be done for patients with primary adrenal insufficiency undergoing minor procedures?

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What is the recommended duration for giving 2-3x normal dose of glucocorticoids in a major illness?

3 days Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom seen in the acute crisis of primary adrenal insufficiency?

Hyponatremia Signup and view all the answers

Which test is used to assess for destruction and autoimmune Addison disease in primary adrenal insufficiency?

21-hydroxylase antibodies Signup and view all the answers

In the workup of primary adrenal insufficiency, what does an ACTH stimulation test measure?

Cortisol levels Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of chronic primary adrenal insufficiency?

Salt craving Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging study is used to assess the adrenals in the workup of primary adrenal insufficiency?

CT scan Signup and view all the answers

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What is the recommended dose of hydrocortisone for acute management of adrenal insufficiency?

What is the indication of mineralocorticoid deficiency in primary adrenal insufficiency?

What is the recommended stress dose of hydrocortisone for a major procedure?

What should be done for patients with primary adrenal insufficiency undergoing minor procedures?

What is the recommended duration for giving 2-3x normal dose of glucocorticoids in a major illness?

What is a common symptom seen in the acute crisis of primary adrenal insufficiency?

Which test is used to assess for destruction and autoimmune Addison disease in primary adrenal insufficiency?

In the workup of primary adrenal insufficiency, what does an ACTH stimulation test measure?

What is a common symptom of chronic primary adrenal insufficiency?

Which imaging study is used to assess the adrenals in the workup of primary adrenal insufficiency?

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Questions and Answers

What is the recommended dose of hydrocortisone for acute management of adrenal insufficiency?

What is the indication of mineralocorticoid deficiency in primary adrenal insufficiency?

What is the recommended stress dose of hydrocortisone for a major procedure?

What should be done for patients with primary adrenal insufficiency undergoing minor procedures?

What is the recommended duration for giving 2-3x normal dose of glucocorticoids in a major illness?

What is a common symptom seen in the acute crisis of primary adrenal insufficiency?

Which test is used to assess for destruction and autoimmune Addison disease in primary adrenal insufficiency?

In the workup of primary adrenal insufficiency, what does an ACTH stimulation test measure?

What is a common symptom of chronic primary adrenal insufficiency?

Which imaging study is used to assess the adrenals in the workup of primary adrenal insufficiency?

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