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Adrenal Disorders
therapeutics (IV) Exam 3
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11/01/2012
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Term
Role of hypothalamus ↓
 Definition

Regulates CRH

 
Term
Role of Pituitary
 Definition
release ACTH
Term
Role of Adrenal
 Definition
Release Cortisol
Term
Addison's disease diagnosis
 Definition

Cosyntropin stimulating test

>18: normal

<9: insufficiency
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Should ↑ fludrocortisone if
 Definition
  • High K
  • Low Na
  • Postural hypotension
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Should ↓ fludrocortisone if
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  • Low K
  • High Na
  • Edema
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