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JFK
General knowledge
100

What is an extreme common symptom 

Fatigue 

100

T or F only cancer in the adrenal glad causes Addison's  disease 

F

100
T/F should pt with Addison's Disease see their MD often? 

True 

100

What branch of the military did he serve in? 

Navy 

100

How many cases of Addison's disease is seen per year?

Fewer then 200,000
200

What drops with this disease 

Blood pressure 

200

What is damaged in the disease 

Adrenal Glands 

200
How should pt change their diet with Addison's disease? 

More salt 

200

T/F JFK was a spokesperson for Addison's disease

False 

200
What symptoms are presented with low cortisol levels 

Regulation of stress 

300
What is a common craving 

Salt 

300

What leads to body attacking healthy tissue 

  • Pre-existing autoimmune diseases

  • Infection or illness causing immune system to react

  • Shock

300

What two hormones are used in hormone replacement treatments? 

  • Cortisol

  • Aldosterone

300
What disease did he say he had as a cover? 

malaria

300
How can OT help pt with Addison's Disease 

YOU TELL US!