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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Evaluation of ... Axis Response to ACTH ... unclear (often the case
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
Insufficiency: • ACTH ... aldosterone - Low in cases ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... #laboratory #diagnosis ... endocrinology #workup
Mental Status Exam (MSE)
Note: The MSE is a "snapshot" of a patient at a specific time.
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anxiety about work ... Overall intelligence based ... Judgement - Ability to act ... , the symptoms caused ... #evaluation #mnemonic