10 Questions
What is the most common cause of primary adrenal insufficiency?
Autoimmune adrenalitis
What are the deficiencies associated with autoimmune adrenalitis?
Glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and adrenal androgens
What are the estimated prevalence of Addison disease in the United States and Western Europe?
One in 20,000 persons
What are the clinical manifestations before an adrenal crisis?
Hyperpigmentation, fatigue, anorexia, orthostasis, and salt craving
What test should be undergone to confirm the diagnosis of primary adrenal insufficiency when clinically suspected?
Cosyntropin stimulation test
What are the primary deficiencies associated with autoimmune adrenalitis?
Glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and adrenal androgens
What are the clinical manifestations before an adrenal crisis?
Hyperpigmentation, fatigue, anorexia, and salt craving
What is the estimated prevalence of Addison disease in the United States and Western Europe?
One in 20,000 persons
What happens to cortisol levels and adrenocorticotropic hormone levels in patients with clinically suspected primary adrenal insufficiency?
Cortisol levels decrease and adrenocorticotropic hormone levels increase
What test should be undergone to confirm the diagnosis of primary adrenal insufficiency when clinically suspected?
Cosyntropin stimulation test
Test your knowledge of primary adrenal insufficiency, also known as Addison disease, with this quiz. Explore the causes and symptoms, including autoimmune adrenalitis, which results in the destruction of the adrenal cortex. Learn about the deficiencies in glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and adrenal androgens associated with this condition.
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