Johnny comes into clinic complaining of generalized fatigue….
Johnny comes into clinic complaining of generalized fatigue. Dr. Fred takes his blood pressure and finds it to be 90/50 (his previously BP in last 5 visits averaged to be 134/86), and his resting heart rate was elevated. Dr. Fred orders some labs and finds that Johnny’s blood glucose levels were low (65mg/dl) and his potassium levels were high 6.5mmol/l. The results of Johnny’s endocrine panel show that his CRH and ACTH levels were higher than normal, but cortisol and aldosterone levels were extremely low. How would you classify this endocrine disorder
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The exam will also have a second question; however, it is simply a failsafe. This “question” is included to keep you from accidentally submitting the exam early, which is what happens if you press the “tab” key on your keyboard while you are typing the essay. During the exam, do NOT answer this question first. If you do so and then accidentally submit before you finish writing the essay, you will not receive a second opportunity to take the exam.
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