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Adrenal Insufficiency adrenal, chapter 17 questions - Coggle Diagram
Adrenal Insufficiency 
Causes
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adrenal insufficent, person in a stressful situation (NO cortisol available)
Signs/symptoms
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Cynaosis
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Addison disease
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Chapter 17 Questions
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Which is the most important vital sign to monitor in a patient suspected of adrenal crisis? answer; blood pressure
The dental office is a very stressful experience for your mid afternoon patient who is taking corticosteroids. The likelihood of adrenal crisis is increased cause stress increase the need for cortisol, and patients who suffer from adrenal insufficiency are unable to produce additional cortisol answer; both statements true
Your dental phobic patient with a history of lupus who takes corticosteroids daily is scheduled for a dental extraction. what TX modifications should be made answer; consult physician
What is the most common medications prescribed for pts with adrenal insufficiency answer;Hydrocortisone
All the following are likely to trigger an adrenal crisis in pt who suffer from adrenal insufficiency expect one answer; weight loss
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