Addison's Disease: Clinical Manifestations and Treatment
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Dr. Sibi Peter
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This presentation by Dr. Sibi Peter, PhD, RN, CCRN, provides an overview of Addison's Disease. The slides cover the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and complications, diagnostic studies, and treatment options. Nursing considerations are also included.
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Addison’s Disease Dr. Sibi Peter, PhD, RN, CCRN Etiology and Pathophysiology Adrenocortical insufficiency may Be Addison’s disease Primary Result from lack of pituitary ACTH Secondary Common cause is autoimmune response to adrenal tissue. Susceptib...
Addison’s Disease Dr. Sibi Peter, PhD, RN, CCRN Etiology and Pathophysiology Adrenocortical insufficiency may Be Addison’s disease Primary Result from lack of pituitary ACTH Secondary Common cause is autoimmune response to adrenal tissue. Susceptibility genes beginning to be identified Other endocrine conditions often found 2 Etiology and Pathophysiology Most often occurs in adults
