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NR 567 Week 5 Discussion (Addison’s Disease Medication) - Case Scenario

Trina Pullman is a 24-year old female with a history of hypothyroidism, with a 3-month historyof persistent vomiting, followed by the gastroenterology service, thought to have gastritis basedon the upper endoscopy report. She continued to have vomiting and weight loss, presented to theemergency department, found to be hypotensive, tachycardic and thin. Her serum labsdemonstrated hyponatremia, normal potassium levels, and a random cortisol level that was verylow. Thyroid stimulating hormone was n...

Trina Pullman is a 24-year old female with a history of hypothyroidism, with a 3-month historyof persistent vomiting, followed by the gastroenterology service, thought to have gastritis basedon the upper endoscopy report. She continued to have vomiting and weight loss, presented to theemergency department, found to be hypotensive, tachycardic and thin. Her serum labsdemonstrated hyponatremia, normal potassium levels, and a random cortisol level that was verylow. Thyroid stimulating hormone was n...

CaseScenario: Trina Pullman is a 24-year old female with a history of hypothyroidism, with a 3-month historyof persistent vomiting, followed by the gastroenterology service, thought to have gastritis basedon the upper endoscopy report. She continued to have vomiting and weight loss, presented to theemergency department, found to be hypotensive, tachycardic and thin. Her serum labsdemonstrated hyponatremia, normal potassium levels, and a random cortisol level that was verylow. Thyroid stimulatin...

Trina Pullman is a 24-year old female with a history of hypothyroidism, with a 3-month historyof persistent vomiting, followed by the gastroenterology service, thought to have gastritis basedon the upper endoscopy report. She continued to have vomiting and weight loss, presented to theemergency department, found to be hypotensive, tachycardic and thin. Her serum labsdemonstrated hyponatremia, normal potassium levels, and a random cortisol level that was verylow. Thyroid stimulating hormone was n...

Trina Pullman is a 24-year old female with a history of hypothyroidism, with a 3-month historyof persistent vomiting, followed by the gastroenterology service, thought to have gastritis basedon the upper endoscopy report. She continued to have vomiting and weight loss, presented to theemergency department, found to be hypotensive, tachycardic and thin. Her serum labsdemonstrated hyponatremia, normal potassium levels, and a random cortisol level that was verylow. Thyroid stimulating hormone was n...

NR 567 Week 5 Discussion; Case Scenario Discussion; Addison’s Disease Medication Addison's Disease Medication 1. Write out the order including the pharmaceutical agent, dose, route and when it should be given. Large amounts of parenteral hydrocortisone in addition to correction of fluid and electrolyte abnormalities. Hydrocortisone sodium succinate or phosphate in doses of 100mg IV can be given every 8 hours until stable. The dose is gradually reduced to achieve maintenance dosage in...

Trina Pullman is a 24-year old female with a history of hypothyroidism, with a 3-month historyof persistent vomiting, followed by the gastroenterology service, thought to have gastritis basedon the upper endoscopy report. She continued to have vomiting and weight loss, presented to theemergency department, found to be hypotensive, tachycardic and thin. Her serum labsdemonstrated hyponatremia, normal potassium levels, and a random cortisol level that was verylow. Thyroid stimulating hormone was n...

Trina Pullman is a 24-year old female with a history of hypothyroidism, with a 3-month historyof persistent vomiting, followed by the gastroenterology service, thought to have gastritis basedon the upper endoscopy report. She continued to have vomiting and weight loss, presented to theemergency department, found to be hypotensive, tachycardic and thin. Her serum labsdemonstrated hyponatremia, normal potassium levels, and a random cortisol level that was verylow. Thyroid stimulating hormone was n...

Trina Pullman is a 24-year old female with a history of hypothyroidism, with a 3-month historyof persistent vomiting, followed by the gastroenterology service, thought to have gastritis basedon the upper endoscopy report. She continued to have vomiting and weight loss, presented to theemergency department, found to be hypotensive, tachycardic and thin. Her serum labsdemonstrated hyponatremia, normal potassium levels, and a random cortisol level that was verylow. Thyroid stimulating hormone was n...