A 31-year-old man with Addison's disease develops vomiting and hypotension after gastroenteritis. Immediate management in primary care before transfer...

Question

A 31-year-old man with Addison's disease develops vomiting and hypotension after gastroenteritis. Immediate management in primary care before transfer?

Accepted Answer

IM hydrocortisone 100 mg and urgent transfer

Answer

Oral hydrocortisone 20 mg and fluids

Answer

Start fludrocortisone only

Answer

IV dextrose only

Answer

Await bloods before treatment

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Adrenal Crisis

A 31-year-old man with Addison's disease develops vomiting and hypotension after gastroenteritis. Immediate management in primary care before transfer?