Hypoadrenocorticism

Question 1

Hypoadrenocorticism (addison’s) happens primarily in _________ and is caused by….

Answer 1

Dogs
Adrenal gland atrophy/ destruction

Question 2

Hypoadrenocorticism (addison’s) results which two decreased hormones

Answer 2

Glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids

Question 3

What is an important mineralocorticoid who’s low levels cause problems in addison’s disease

Answer 3

Aldosterone

Question 4

In addision’s disease what happens as a result of decreased mineralocorticoids/ aldosterone

Answer 4

decreased sodium resulting in increased potassium

Question 5

In hypoadrenocorticism, what are the complications of increased potassium secondary to inability to retain sodium from decreased aldosterone

Answer 5

Muscle problems and heart arrythmias

Question 6

Clinical signs of Hypoadrenocorticism are episodic and include what five things

Answer 6

1. Weakness/ collapse
2. Emesis
3. Diarrhea
4. Anorexia
5. PU/PD

Question 7

Potassium levels should never be higher than…

Answer 7

Sodium levels

Question 8

Five Hypoadrenocorticism PE findings

Answer 8

1. Weight loss
2. Bradycardia
3. Weak pulses
4. Increased CRT
5. Dull/ depressed

Question 9

Addison’s diagnosis (3)

Answer 9

1. Clinical signs
2. Potassium higher than sodium
3. ACTH stimulation

Question 10

Hypoadrenocorticism therapy

Answer 10

Mineralocorticoids (help w sodium)
and Glucocorticoids

Question 11

When can Hypoadrenocorticism be diagnosed after ACTH stimulation

Answer 11

When mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoid levels don’t go up