Endocrine

Question 1

Primary Adrenal Insufficiency (addisons)

Answer 1

No cortisol
No Mineralocorticoids
INcreased ACTH

chronic fatigue, weight loss, muscle wasting, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, and hyperpigmentation

Hypotension and salt craving

Question 2

Labs for primary adrenal insuff (addisons = hyperpigmentation)

Answer 2

hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia, hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis, and hypercalcemia.