Addison Disease

Overview

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Credits

2.00

Pharmacology Credits

0.5

Post Assessment Questions

10

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

120 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Addison disease is a relatively rare condition, which can have devastating consequences if not promptly recognized and appropriately treated. Often the insidious nature of the disease results in a delay in diagnosis in patients who are not recognized until an acute adrenal crisis develops. Improving inter-professional team members' awareness of this condition will improve outcomes for patients who have Addison disease. This activity describes the etiology, epidemiology, presentation, evaluation, and treatment of Addison's disease. It highlights the importance of the inter-professional team in recognizing and managing this condition.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Describe the etiology of Addison disease.
  • Review when Addison disease should be included in the differential diagnosis.
  • Outline the management options available for Addison disease.
  • Outline the pharmacologic therapy as it applies to Addison Disease

Disclosures

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Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

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