Adrenal Insufficiency
Test Your Knowledge on Adrenal Insufficiency
Welcome to the Adrenal Insufficiency quiz! This quiz aims to enhance your understanding of adrenal health, including conditions such as Addison’s disease and adrenal crisis. Whether you are a student, a healthcare professional, or someone interested in learning more about adrenal insufficiency, this quiz provides valuable information.
Take this opportunity to enrich your knowledge!
- Multiple choice questions
- Assess your understanding of adrenal insufficiency
- Learn while you quiz!
Cortisol when used as a medicine is known as:
Hydrocortisone
Adrenaline
Glucagon
Furosemide
In developed countries, what is the most common cause of Addison’s disease?
Tuberculosis
Autoimmune disease
Trauma
Hypoglycaemia
What main function does Mineralocorticoids (i.e aldosterone) help regulate?
Electrolytes and fluid regulation
Heart rate and contraction
Weight and hunger
BSL, inflammation and metabolism
Glucocorticoids also have metabolic effects which help the body deal with stressors. True or False?
True
False
Sudden adrenocorticoid demand can increase due to what placed on the body?
Increased sugar intake
Increased sleep
Weight gain
Stress
In Australia, how many people approximately have Addison's Disease?
600
1,000
1,500
2,500
Are males more likely to have Addison's Disease? True or False
True
False
Select what condition is more common?
Primary AI
Secondary AI
Secondary adrenal insufficiency occurs with:
High levels of stress
Chronic infections
Ceasing steroids suddenly
Cancer/ tumours of the adrenal gland
Adrenal crisis is a medical emergency causing significant hypertension. True or False?
True
False
Select the correct Hydrocortisone dose for adults with AI/ adrenal crisis:
25mg IV/IM (single dose)
25mg IV/IM (repeat once)
100mg IV/IM (single dose)
100mg IV/IM (repeat once)
What is the correct amount of normal saline to administer in AI/ adrenal crisis?
500mL IV NS only
1000mL IV NS only
500mL IV NS repeat once if inadequate response to initial care
1000mL IV NS repeat once if inadequate response to initial care
What are some other assessments to consider in AI?
12-lead ECG: due to risk of hyperkaelemia
BSL: due to risk of hypoglycaemia
Pain assessment: to manage pain
All of the above
Do do you prepare Hydrocortisone for IM/IV administration?
Reconstitute with 1mL sodium chloride or water for injection
Reconstitute with 2mL sodium chloride or water for injection
Reconstitute with 3mL sodium chloride or water for injection
No preparation is required
SAI and PAI have similar signs and symptoms - what S/S doesn't usually occur in SAI?
Hyperpigmentation
Hypotension is less prominent
Less dehydrated
All of the above
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