General Information
This rare, but noticeable symptom of Addison's disease can present as dark patches on the skin, similar to a tan, particularly on scars, elbows, and gums.
What is hyperpigmentation.
This autoimmune condition is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, characterized by the immune system producing antibodies that stimulate the thyroid.
What is Graves' disease?
This is one of the symptoms included in the Cushing’s triad, and these are fat pads over the upper back. (weight gain in cervical areas)
What is Buffalo Hump
Another name for blood sugar test
What is Serum Glucose
A synthetic mineralocorticoid that helps manage Addison's disease by replacing the aldosterone that the adrenal glands are unable to produce. Aldosterone is a hormone that regulates sodium and potassium levels in the body, which is crucial for maintaining blood pressure and fluid balance.
Fludrocortisone
A class of steroid hormones that are important in the regulation of the metabolism of glucose, and also modulate the response to stress.
What is Glucocorticoids
Primarily caused by the autoimmune destruction of the adrenal glands.
Addison's Disease
A classic manifestation characterized by an insatiable craving for fluids, especially cold water, in a person who is constantly urinating.
What are polydipsia and polyuria?
A condition characterized by excessive thyroid hormone production, can be diagnosed through a combination of physical examination, medical history, and laboratory tests.
Hyperthyroidism
This treatment for hyperthyroidism involves a radioactive substance that is ingested and then destroys the overactive thyroid tissue.
What is radioactive iodine therapy?
a condition characterized by the excessive production or release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the posterior pituitary gland.
SIADH
While not a disease itself, this is a temporary cause of hyperthyroidism often triggered by a viral infection that inflames the thyroid, causing stored hormones to leak out.
What is thyroiditis?
A patient with DI might exhibit this lab finding due to excessive free water loss and a resulting high concentration of solutes in the blood.
What is hypernatremia and high serum osmolality?
An MRI and CT imaging of what 2 glands can be performed in Cushings Syndrome
What is adrenal and pituitary glands
This spray form of DDAVP that can be used in some cases.
Intranasal
A patient with this disease might present with a "moon face" and a "buffalo hump" due to the redistribution of fat to the face, neck, and upper back.
What are the characteristic signs of Cushing's syndrome?
This dietary deficiency is the most common cause of hypothyroidism worldwide, but is rare in countries where it is added to table salt.
What is iodine deficiency?
What is excessive hair growth in unusual places especially in women
What is Hirsutism
The process by which a medical practitioner examines the body of a patient for any possible signs or symptoms of a medical condition.
What is Physical Examination
This synthetic hormone is the first-line treatment for hypothyroidism, replacing the thyroid hormone that the body is not producing enough of.
What is levothyroxine?
Date and time of second HESI Exit.
November 7th, 0745
The category of DI caused by damage to the hypothalamus or pituitary gland, which prevents the production or secretion of ADH.
What is Central DI?
A key lab finding in SIADH, reflecting a state of fluid overload that dilutes the blood's sodium content.
What is hyponatremia?
A life-threatening complication of Addison's disease, characterized by severe hypotension, hypovolemic shock, and extreme weakness.
What is an Addisonian crisis?
If the cause is long-term steroid use, this is the most crucial management strategy to avoid a life-threatening adrenal crisis.
What is gradual medication tapering?