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Continuing Addison's disease case. Most appropriate initial management?

  1. Administer IV fluids and epinephrine immediately
  2. Prescribe NSAIDs
  3. Begin thyroid hormone replacement
  4. Refer to physician for corticosteroid replacement therapy
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Correct answer: D. Refer to physician for corticosteroid replacement therapy

Stable Addison's disease = REFER TO PHYSICIAN for proper evaluation and long-term CORTICOSTEROID REPLACEMENT (hydrocortisone/prednisone). Addisonian crisis = IV hydrocortisone + fluids (emergency). Routine dental care proceeds after physician management.

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