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3 zones of adrenal cortex and their products
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glomerulosa (mineralocorticoids)
fasciculata (glucocorticoids) reticularis (adrenal androgens) |
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mneumonic for 3 zones of adrenal cortex
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GFR
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used for Addisons disease, CAH, inflammation, allergies, and asthma
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glucocorticoids
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short acting GCs
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cortisone and hydrocortisone (equivalent to cortisol)
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Intermediate acting GCs
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prednisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, and triamcinolone
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long acting GCs
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betamethasone, dexamethasone, paramethasone
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mineralocorticoids
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fludrocortisone and deoxycorticosterone
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side effects of corticosteroids
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osteopenia, impaired wound healing, increased risk of infection, increased appetite, HTN, edema, PUD, euphoria, psychosis, stria, thinning of skin
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period of time of therapy after which GC therapy will need to be tapered
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5-7 days
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