A 45-year-old woman with known Addison's disease presents with hypotension, hyperpigmentation, and confusion. She is vomiting and unable to keep down ...

Question

A 45-year-old woman with known Addison's disease presents with hypotension, hyperpigmentation, and confusion. She is vomiting and unable to keep down oral meds. Which is the best immediate management?

Accepted Answer

IV hydrocortisone and IV fluids

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Oral hydrocortisone

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Immediate insulin infusion

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Beta-blockers

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Vasopressors only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Addison's disease

A 45-year-old woman with known Addison's disease presents with hypotension, hyperpigmentation, and confusion. She is vomiting and unable to keep down oral meds. Which is the best immediate management?