Endocrine Flashcards by Brittani Lowe

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Group of disorders caused by defect in 1 or more of enzymes required for cortisol synthesis.
Defects lead to overproduction of precursors in pathway and to excessive amounts of ACTH

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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

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Can have adrenal crisis with any stressor, including illness or surgery

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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

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Treatment for adrenal crisis

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Immediate glucocorticoid administration at 2-3 times the maintenance dose

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