Addison's Disease vs. Cushing's Syndrome #RN #BSN #futurenurse

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Addison's Disease vs. Cushing's Syndrome

Cushing’s 👉Overproduction of cortisol in the adrenal glands

Classic S&S:
⭐️Buffalo hump
⭐️Moon face
⭐️Hirsutism (masculine characteristics)
⭐️Truncal obesity with thin extremities

Vital signs & lab values:
⬆️BP
⬆️Fluid volume
⬆️Weight
⬆️Blood sugar
⬆️Sodium & water
⬇️Potassium

Addison’s 👉Insufficient cortisol production in the adrenal glands

Classic S&S:
⭐️Fatigue
⭐️Vitiligo (white areas or patchy depigmentation of the skin)
⭐️Muscle weakness

Vital signs & lab values:
⬇️BP
⬇️Fluid volume
⬇️Weight
⬇️Blood sugar
⬇️Sodium & water
⬆️Potassium

#cushings #addisons #endocrine #medsurg #nurse #nursing #BSN #RN #LPN #nurseshelpingnurses

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