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Which is incorrect regarding Addison's Disease?
A. The symptoms are often vague B. Hypernatraemia and Hypokalaemia are frequent findings of an Adrenal Crisis. C. The diagnosis of an adrenal crisis should be suspected in any hypotensive , "sick" patient that fails to respond to fluid resuscitation. D. An AMI can trigger an adrenal crisis. |
B. Hyponatraemia and Hyperkalaemia.
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Which is not typically a finding in an adrenal crisis?
A. Hyponatraemia B. Hyperkalaemia C. Hyperglycaemia D. Hypotension. |
C. Hypoglycaemia
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Which is correct regarding Addison's Disease?
A. The most common causes is Infection ( TB ; HIV ) B. Dexamethasone 4mg IV has both glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid properties. C. A crisis can give a Normal Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis (NAGMA) D. The most common electrolyte finding in Adrenal Crisis is Hyperkalaemia. |
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A. Idiopathic atrophy B. Only has Glucocorticoid ( Hydrocortisone has both) D. Hypoglycaemia Hyponatraemia 88% Hyperkalaemia 64% Hypercalcaemia 10-30% |
