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Addison disease
Case Study #1 AddisonCC:I’ve been feeling weaker and more tired over the past 4 months,
but it has taken a more severe turn for the worst since last week. I haven’t been able to
enjoy any outdoor activities with my family but, for some strange reason, I’ve been getting
an unusual tan”HPI:C.K is 48-year-old white woman who presents o her sister’s primary
care provider with loss of appetite, progressive fatigue, and mild nausea for the past five
days. Ck and her husband are visiting her sister in Wyoming for 2 weeks but she has not felt
well enough to bicycle, hike, or climb for the past week. Her sister has insisted that she see a
health care professionalPMHAppendicitis 10 years agoSeroconverted to PPD (+) 6 years
ago: treated for 12 month with INHPernicious anemia X5 yearsHypercholesterolemia X1
year, controlled with diet and exerciseFH2 sister with Hashimato thyroiditis and 1 sister
with graves diseaseSHDrinks wine with dinnerDenies tobacco use with
IVDUTravelsWalksMedicationCyanocobalamin 200 ug IM on the 15th of every month
(recently increased dose)ROSSwelling of the faceBig red rash that covered her torso and
face, repeated feversDenies chills, SOB, night sweats and cough. + weight loss of 6 LBS, + salt
cravings, + dizziness, one fainting spell 6 months ago, +aches and pains, -recent changes in
vision, – changes in menstrual cycle, +prominent tanning of the skin although denies sun
exposure.Gen:Tired lookedVital signsBP 95/75 P 83sitting rt armBP 80/60 P 110 standing
rt armRR 14T 98.0HT 5’6WT 124 LBsSkinIntact, warm and very drySubnormal
turgorPigmented skin cr3eases on palms of hands and knucklesGeneralized tanned
appearanceSparse axillary hairHEENTDry mucous membranesNectSupple with normal
thyroid and no massesShotty lymphadenopathyLungsClear, normal vesicular and bronchial
lung soundsBreastHyperpigmentation prominent along brassiere linesVery dark
areolaeCardiacNormalABDSoft+ BSGULMP 2 weeks agoMSPigmented skin creases on
elbowsPedal pulses moderately weak at +1LabNa 126Hct 33.2%Alk Phos 115 IU/LK 5.2RBC
4.1Bilirubin 1.2Cl 97MCV 85Protein 8.0HCO3 30Plt 41Albumin 4.7Bun 20WBC
6,800Cholesterol 202CR 1.2Neutros 49%Triglycerides 159Glu 55Lymph 36%Fe 89Ca
8.8Monos 7%TSH 3.2Phos 2.9Eos 7%Free T4 16Mg 2.9Baso1%Uric acid 3.6AST 33ACTH
947Hb 11.4ALT 50Vitamin B12UAClear and yellow, SG 1.016, pH 6.45, -
BloodImagingAbdominal CT scan revealed moderate bilateral atrophy of the adrenal
glandsRapid ACTH stimulation testConditionCortisol AssayAldosterone AssayPre-
cosyntropin2.03.830 Min post cosysntropin1.93..8Antibody testing+ 21-
hydroxylaseNegative: 17-hydroxylaseNegative: C-P450Question:1. What is the significance
of the varying BP and HR readcing with change in position by the patient2. What is the
single greatest risk factor for addision disease in this patient?3. What is the most likely
cause of Addison disease in this patient4. Why can tuberculosis be ruled out as a cause of
Addison disease in this patient5. Which 2 test results are most suggestive of the cause of
Addison deisease in this patient6. Would supplementation with fludrocortisone be
appropriated in this patient7. Does this patient have any signs of hypothyroidism, a
disorder that is commonly associated with Addison disease8. There are 19 clinical signs and
symptoms in this case study that are consistent with Addison disease. Identify 10 and why9.
Which single test result is diagnostic for Addison disease in this patient10. Which 3 test
results support the assessment that the patient’s anemia is not the result of tiron
deficiency/11. Which 2 test result support the assessment that the patient anemia is not the
result of vitamin B12 deficiency12. Why is shotty lympadenopath consistent with a
diagnosis of Addison disease?13. What would be the plan of care for this patient14. What
are discharge instruction for this patient?

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Addison disease.docx

  • 1. Addison disease Case Study #1 AddisonCC:I’ve been feeling weaker and more tired over the past 4 months, but it has taken a more severe turn for the worst since last week. I haven’t been able to enjoy any outdoor activities with my family but, for some strange reason, I’ve been getting an unusual tan”HPI:C.K is 48-year-old white woman who presents o her sister’s primary care provider with loss of appetite, progressive fatigue, and mild nausea for the past five days. Ck and her husband are visiting her sister in Wyoming for 2 weeks but she has not felt well enough to bicycle, hike, or climb for the past week. Her sister has insisted that she see a health care professionalPMHAppendicitis 10 years agoSeroconverted to PPD (+) 6 years ago: treated for 12 month with INHPernicious anemia X5 yearsHypercholesterolemia X1 year, controlled with diet and exerciseFH2 sister with Hashimato thyroiditis and 1 sister with graves diseaseSHDrinks wine with dinnerDenies tobacco use with IVDUTravelsWalksMedicationCyanocobalamin 200 ug IM on the 15th of every month (recently increased dose)ROSSwelling of the faceBig red rash that covered her torso and face, repeated feversDenies chills, SOB, night sweats and cough. + weight loss of 6 LBS, + salt cravings, + dizziness, one fainting spell 6 months ago, +aches and pains, -recent changes in vision, – changes in menstrual cycle, +prominent tanning of the skin although denies sun exposure.Gen:Tired lookedVital signsBP 95/75 P 83sitting rt armBP 80/60 P 110 standing rt armRR 14T 98.0HT 5’6WT 124 LBsSkinIntact, warm and very drySubnormal turgorPigmented skin cr3eases on palms of hands and knucklesGeneralized tanned appearanceSparse axillary hairHEENTDry mucous membranesNectSupple with normal thyroid and no massesShotty lymphadenopathyLungsClear, normal vesicular and bronchial lung soundsBreastHyperpigmentation prominent along brassiere linesVery dark areolaeCardiacNormalABDSoft+ BSGULMP 2 weeks agoMSPigmented skin creases on elbowsPedal pulses moderately weak at +1LabNa 126Hct 33.2%Alk Phos 115 IU/LK 5.2RBC 4.1Bilirubin 1.2Cl 97MCV 85Protein 8.0HCO3 30Plt 41Albumin 4.7Bun 20WBC 6,800Cholesterol 202CR 1.2Neutros 49%Triglycerides 159Glu 55Lymph 36%Fe 89Ca 8.8Monos 7%TSH 3.2Phos 2.9Eos 7%Free T4 16Mg 2.9Baso1%Uric acid 3.6AST 33ACTH 947Hb 11.4ALT 50Vitamin B12UAClear and yellow, SG 1.016, pH 6.45, - BloodImagingAbdominal CT scan revealed moderate bilateral atrophy of the adrenal glandsRapid ACTH stimulation testConditionCortisol AssayAldosterone AssayPre- cosyntropin2.03.830 Min post cosysntropin1.93..8Antibody testing+ 21- hydroxylaseNegative: 17-hydroxylaseNegative: C-P450Question:1. What is the significance of the varying BP and HR readcing with change in position by the patient2. What is the
  • 2. single greatest risk factor for addision disease in this patient?3. What is the most likely cause of Addison disease in this patient4. Why can tuberculosis be ruled out as a cause of Addison disease in this patient5. Which 2 test results are most suggestive of the cause of Addison deisease in this patient6. Would supplementation with fludrocortisone be appropriated in this patient7. Does this patient have any signs of hypothyroidism, a disorder that is commonly associated with Addison disease8. There are 19 clinical signs and symptoms in this case study that are consistent with Addison disease. Identify 10 and why9. Which single test result is diagnostic for Addison disease in this patient10. Which 3 test results support the assessment that the patient’s anemia is not the result of tiron deficiency/11. Which 2 test result support the assessment that the patient anemia is not the result of vitamin B12 deficiency12. Why is shotty lympadenopath consistent with a diagnosis of Addison disease?13. What would be the plan of care for this patient14. What are discharge instruction for this patient?