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Clinical Notes: Female patient reports depression, low blood pressure, muscle weakness, unexplained weight loss, and sensitivity to cold. She states that she can’t pinpoint a time when the symptoms started, but they have been getting worse over the last two months. She has also noticed abnormalities with her menstrual cycles, but initially attributed that to her age and assumed she was approaching menopause.
Endocrine dysfunction is suspected and several lab tests are ordered.
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Question #1: If Ms. Silva’s lab tests showed decreased levels of cortisol and aldosterone and increased levels of ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone), which endocrine disorder is most likely?
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Question #2: Which of Ms. Silva’s symptoms are consistent with hypothyroidism?
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Question #3: It is determined that Ms. Silva has Addison’s disease. What is the cause of this disorder?
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Question #4: What complications will occur if Addison’s disease is not treated? List and describe at least three complications.
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Question #5: How is Addison’s disease typically treated?
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