Your patient, Javier, is a 16-year-old boy. He is coming in with his parents today with complaints of vomiting, and diarrhea. His mother and father report that he has been having joint pain, loss of appetite, and weight loss for the last several weeks. He arrived today with his parents, complaining of vomiting and diarrhea. His mother and father report that he has been experiencing joint pain, loss of appetite, and weight loss in recent weeks. When you assess your patient his vital signs are 97.8 degrees F, HR of 85, RR of 18, and BP of 95\/65. Upon receipt of his lab work, you notice his potassium level is at 6.0 and his blood sugar is 55.
\nWhat metabolic disease you do think Javier is suffering from?
\nWhich gland is affected by this disease?
\nWhich hormone is altered in this disease?
\nWhat would you expect the provider to order to improve Javier\u2019s condition? What medication would he require long-term for this disease?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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