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Adrenal and pituitary disorders
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A patient with Addison's disease on hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone has a fever of 38.8. What should she do?
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The answer is D: Follow sick day rules and double the hydrocortisone dose.
During fever or other stress, the glucocorticoid dose is increased, and an injection is used if she is vomiting.
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