NSG 350: Chapter 42 Adrenal Disorders
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Adrenal Insufficiency may result Primary insufficiency:
from destruction of the adrenal glands
what? Secondary insufficiency:
decreased secretion of ACTH from the
anterior
pituitary gland
Tertiary insufficiency:
dysfunction of the hypothalamus.
What is the most common cause nonspecific autoimmune destruction of the
of adrenal
primary adrenal insufficiency? gland
Secondary and tertiary adrenal disorders of anterior pituitary gland and
insufficiencies are due to what? hypothalamus
Who is most likely to experience females between 30 - 50 years old
Adrenal Insufficiency?
, The patho of Adrenal Insufficiency - decreased secretion of CRH from the
may be associated with what? hypothalamus
- decreased secretion of ACTH from the
anterior
pituitary gland
- decreased secretion of glucocorticoids
and
mineralocorticoids
What are the clinical - darkened, bronzed hyperpigmentation
manifestations (from
of Adrenal Insufficiency? increased ACTH)
- changes in mood
- decreased secretion of cortisol and
aldosterone
- weakness
- weight loss
- nausea
- abdominal pain
- gastroenteritis
- emotional lability (involuntary shifts in
mood)
- decreased pubic and axillary hair
*clinical manifestations usually present
after 90%
of the adrenal cortex is destroyed*
Exam Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Adrenal Insufficiency may result Primary insufficiency:
from destruction of the adrenal glands
what? Secondary insufficiency:
decreased secretion of ACTH from the
anterior
pituitary gland
Tertiary insufficiency:
dysfunction of the hypothalamus.
What is the most common cause nonspecific autoimmune destruction of the
of adrenal
primary adrenal insufficiency? gland
Secondary and tertiary adrenal disorders of anterior pituitary gland and
insufficiencies are due to what? hypothalamus
Who is most likely to experience females between 30 - 50 years old
Adrenal Insufficiency?
, The patho of Adrenal Insufficiency - decreased secretion of CRH from the
may be associated with what? hypothalamus
- decreased secretion of ACTH from the
anterior
pituitary gland
- decreased secretion of glucocorticoids
and
mineralocorticoids
What are the clinical - darkened, bronzed hyperpigmentation
manifestations (from
of Adrenal Insufficiency? increased ACTH)
- changes in mood
- decreased secretion of cortisol and
aldosterone
- weakness
- weight loss
- nausea
- abdominal pain
- gastroenteritis
- emotional lability (involuntary shifts in
mood)
- decreased pubic and axillary hair
*clinical manifestations usually present
after 90%
of the adrenal cortex is destroyed*
