Question

A 54-year-old woman with Addison's disease presents with vomiting, hypotension, hyponatraemia and hyperkalaemia after a viral illness. What is the immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

IV hydrocortisone 100 mg and IV fluids

Answer

Oral hydrocortisone and fluids

Answer

Fludrocortisone only

Answer

Insulin and dextrose

Answer

Oral prednisolone 5 mg

Practice question

A 54-year-old woman with Addison's disease presents with vomiting, hypotension, hyponatraemia and hyperkalaemia after a viral illness. What is the immediate treatment?