Question

a nurse is caring for a patient with addisons disease and is providing medication education. Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates an understanding of the treatment? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

a. replacement therapy with insulin is the expected treatment

b. replacement therapy of corticosteroids is the expected treatment

c. I have a deficiency of both corticosteroids and mineralocorticoids

d. The preferred drug of choice is hydrocortisone

Answer 1

Addison's disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency and hypocortisolism, is a long-term endocrine disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough steroid hormones. Symptoms generally come on slowly and may include abdominal pain, weakness, and weight loss.

b.replacement therapy of corticosteroids is the expected treatment

c. I have a deficiency of both corticosteroids and mineralocorticoids

d. The preferred drug of choice is hydrocortisone

So for the patient options b,c,d are applicable