01
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What hormone does hydrocortisone replace in primary adrenal insufficiency?
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Hydrocortisone replaces cortisol.
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02
Front
What does fludrocortisone replace in primary adrenal insufficiency?
Back
Fludrocortisone replaces mineralocorticoid activity, including aldosterone effects, helping maintain sodium and fluid balance.
03
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Why do people with secondary adrenal insufficiency generally not need fludrocortisone?
Back
They usually retain aldosterone production and generally do not need fludrocortisone.
04
Front
What should a person taking hydrocortisone do if repeated vomiting prevents keeping tablets down?
Back
Seek urgent medical care and follow the clinician-provided emergency plan, including prescribed injectable corticosteroid if instructed.
05
Front
Why might cortisol replacement be needed temporarily after pituitary surgery for Cushing disease?
Back
Pituitary surgery can temporarily lower ACTH, leaving the adrenal glands without enough signal to produce cortisol.
06
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How does ACTH affect adrenal cortisol production?
Back
ACTH from the pituitary signals the adrenal glands to produce cortisol.
07
Front
How does desmopressin help treat central diabetes insipidus?
Back
Desmopressin replaces vasopressin activity and reduces urine output.
08
Front
What fluid-safety teaching is important when taking desmopressin?
Back
Follow the clinician’s fluid instructions; excess fluid can be dangerous. Headache, confusion, or sudden weight gain may signal a serious fluid or sodium problem.
09
Front
How can octreotide help treat acromegaly?
Back
Octreotide, a somatostatin analogue, may be used to reduce growth hormone and IGF-1.
10
Front
What may be monitored during octreotide treatment?
Back
Monitoring may include hormone levels, glucose, thyroid function, and gallbladder complications.
11
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What medication class does cabergoline belong to?
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Cabergoline is a dopamine agonist.
12
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How does cabergoline help treat hyperprolactinemia?
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It reduces prolactin secretion and is used to treat hyperprolactinemia.
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