Addison’s and Cushing’s Disease Section 4.1 – Nursing Pharmacology Review Course

This podcast episode provides nurses with a practical, clinically focused overview of Addison’s disease and Cushing’s disease, highlighting key differences in pathophysiology, presentation, and management. Listeners will learn how adrenal insufficiency in Addison’s leads to symptoms like fatigue, hypotension, and hyperpigmentation, while excess cortisol in Cushing’s presents with weight gain, hypertension, and glucose intolerance. The episode emphasizes important nursing considerations such as recognizing adrenal crisis, monitoring electrolytes and blood pressure, patient education on steroid adherence, and identifying medication-related causes of Cushing’s. Be sure to check out our free Top 200 study guide – a 31 page PDF that is yours for FREE!

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Addison’s and Cushing’s Disease Section 4.1 – Nursing Pharmacology Review Course is an episode from Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals by Eric Christianson, PharmD; Pharmacology Expert and Clinical Pharmacist.

This episode is 9:18 long.

This episode was published on Apr 6, 2026.

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