Addison's Crisis

What are the symptoms of Addison's Crisis?

• Mild headache and dizziness

• High fever and cough

• Muscle weakness and fatigue

• Severe pain in the lower back, abdomen, or legs; severe vomiting and diarrhea, leading to dehydration; low blood pressure; and loss of consciousness.

Which hormone deficiency is responsible for Addison's Crisis?

• aldosterone

• thyroxine

• cortisol

• insulin

What is the primary treatment for Addison's Crisis?

• Administration of intravenous prednisone and saline solution.

• No treatment is necessary.

• Immediate administration of intravenous hydrocortisone and saline solution.

• Oral administration of hydrocortisone and saline solution.

What is the emergency management for Addison's Crisis?

• Immediate administration of intravenous prednisone or methylprednisolone along with intravenous fluids.

• Immediate administration of intramuscular hydrocortisone or dexamethasone along with intramuscular fluids.

• Immediate administration of oral hydrocortisone or dexamethasone along with oral fluids.

• Immediate administration of intravenous hydrocortisone or dexamethasone along with intravenous fluids

What are the common symptoms of adrenal insufficiency?

• Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

• Fatigue, muscle weakness, weight loss, low blood pressure, and darkening of the skin.

• Increased appetite, weight gain, and high blood pressure.

• Headache, dizziness, and high blood pressure.

How is Addison's Crisis diagnosed?

• Medical history, physical examination, and laboratory tests

• Psychological evaluation

• Genetic testing

• X-ray and MRI scans

What are the potential complications of Addison's Crisis?

• Hyperglycemia, electrolyte imbalances, coma, and death.

• Hypertension, electrolyte imbalances, shock, and death.

• Hypotension, hyperkalemia, fever, and death.

• Hypotension, electrolyte imbalances, shock, and death

What is the role of glucocorticoid replacement therapy in managing Addison's Crisis?

• Glucocorticoid replacement therapy is not necessary in managing Addison's Crisis.

• Glucocorticoid replacement therapy is only used as a last resort in managing Addison's Crisis.

• Glucocorticoid replacement therapy can worsen the symptoms of Addison's Crisis.

• Glucocorticoid replacement therapy is essential in managing Addison's Crisis.

What lifestyle modifications can help in managing Addison's Crisis?

• Reducing salt intake, avoiding hydration, increasing stress, getting less rest, and not taking medications as prescribed.

• Decreasing salt intake, avoiding hydration, increasing stress, getting less rest, and not taking medications as prescribed.

• Increasing salt intake, avoiding hydration, increasing stress, getting less rest, and not taking medications as prescribed.

• Increasing salt intake, staying hydrated, avoiding stress, getting enough rest, and taking medications as prescribed.

What are the long-term consequences of untreated Addison's Crisis?

• Chronic pain and discomfort

• Improved overall health and well-being

• Severe complications and even death

• Reduced risk of complications