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Addison vs. Cushing: The One Lab That Changes Everything with Nurse Mike
12 minutes Posted May 4, 2026 at 4:00 am.
Cold Open And Welcome
Addison’s Pattern And Key Symptoms
Addison Labs And Heart Risks
Steroid Replacement And Crisis Prevention
Cushing Syndrome Versus Disease
Cushing Signs Labs And Nursing Care
Addison Versus Cushing Quick Compare
Study Mindset And Next Steps
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A single lab value can flip your entire answer choice, especially when the adrenal glands are involved. We pick up with part two of our Addison’s disease and Cushing syndrome breakdown and focus on what actually helps under pressure: pattern recognition, memory tricks, and the nursing priorities that show up on NCLEX-style questions and real clinical scenarios. First, we walk through Addison’s disease (adrenal insufficiency) by tying low cortisol and low aldosterone to what you’ll see in fro...