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What is the most common site of metastatic cancer spread to the adrenal glands?
What is the most common site of metastatic cancer spread to the adrenal glands?
- Kidney
- Skin (melanoma)
- Breast
- Lung (correct)
Which manifestation reflects adrenocortical destruction in primary adrenal insufficiency?
Which manifestation reflects adrenocortical destruction in primary adrenal insufficiency?
- Hypertension and hypokalemia
- Hypovolemia and hyperkalemia (correct)
- Hyponatremia and hypercalcemia
- Hypotension and hypoglycemia
What contributes to hyponatremia in primary adrenal insufficiency?
What contributes to hyponatremia in primary adrenal insufficiency?
- Reduced cortisol levels (correct)
- Excessive potassium retention
- Enhanced ADH secretion
- Increased aldosterone production
Which hormone helps enhance vascular tone and is reduced in primary adrenal insufficiency?
Which hormone helps enhance vascular tone and is reduced in primary adrenal insufficiency?
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What is the synthetic form of ACTH used in cosyntropin stimulation testing?
What is the synthetic form of ACTH used in cosyntropin stimulation testing?
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What happens with the absence of the expected increase in cortisol levels following cosyntropin administration?
What happens with the absence of the expected increase in cortisol levels following cosyntropin administration?
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What contributes to renal sodium wasting and potassium retention in primary adrenal insufficiency?
What contributes to renal sodium wasting and potassium retention in primary adrenal insufficiency?
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What can reduced cortisol production trigger in primary adrenal insufficiency?
What can reduced cortisol production trigger in primary adrenal insufficiency?
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