Cortex Hormones
Main glucocorticoid of the adrenal cortex.
What is cortisol?
Common secondary cause related to medications.
What is abrupt withdrawal of long‑term glucocorticoids?
Main mineralocorticoid of the adrenal cortex.
What is aldosterone?
Electrolyte pattern in mineralocorticoid deficiency.
What is hyponatremia with hyperkalemia?
Aldosterone's effect on fluids/electrolytes.
Conserves sodium and water; excretes potassium.
Priority assessment related to volume status.
Monitor for dehydration and postural hypotension/syncope.