KENdensed Renal Pathophysiology Notes I

Plasma cortisol level- Values will be low. ACTH serum levels- high normal, low. Electrolytes- hyponatremia, hyperkalemia (absence of aldosterone), decreased glucose. Elevated BUN due to dehydration. Cosyntropin stimulation test - failure of cortisol elevation between 30-60 minutes after administration of Cosyntropin (synthetic ACTH) ................
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