Signs/Symptoms
lethargy, fatigue, muscle weakness
true
What labs will be low?
cortisol, glucose and sodium
What medication will they take for the rest of thier life?
Hormone replacement.
hypokalemia and hypernatremia
false. hyperkalemia and hyponatremia.
What labs will be elevated?
potassium, BUN, eosinophil count and ACTH
What do you monitor?
Vital signs, particularly for hypotension. I/O.
anorexia, nausea, vomiting
true.
What would a CT show?
adrenal gland atrophy
What medications are administered?
Glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids.
women may have menstrual changes and men may have impotence.
true.
what is there a hyposecretion of?
adrenal cortex hormones
patient teaching in regards to diet
high in carbs and protein, calcium and vit d replacement for glucocorticoids
increase in sodium w/ mineralcocorticoids
Addisons Crisis
severe headache, severe abdominal, leg and lower back pain, generalized weakness, irritability and confusion. sever hypotension and shock.
mineralcorticoid aldosterone levels
what action is taken when the patient is under stress in regards to corticosteriods?
the dose is increased