Adrenals Final Quiz Part 1
The essay questions in this quiz correspond to a case study that is based on information you encountered in this module. Please read the case study thoroughly and submit a text answer below each question. You will initially be rewarded full points for each question so you can proceed in your certification sequence. Once one of our staff reviews your essays, you will be awarded final points as well as feedback on your response.
Case Study:
47 yo female
CC: “Overwhelming fatigue” lack of interest in life, lack of motivation, doesn’t know “how to dig herself out of this hole.”
Sx:
- Her blood sugar is massively out of control- higher highs and lower lows than she is comfortable with.
- She is short tempered, having some vision problems, feels “amped and edgy then just totally bottomed out.”
- Feels like she is on a blood sugar “roller coaster”
- She is having trouble getting out of bed in the morning and finds herself awake several times throughout the night.
- She lacks motivation because she is “totally drained.”
Hx:
- This woman just suffered the death of her brother.
- She spent the last two months sorting out her late brother’s life in addition to her full time job.
- She has not taken care of herself well in light of all these other events.
Other:
- She typically manages her blood sugars through diet.
- Her past 2 months have been filled with “comfort and convenience food.”
- Recently she has skipped many meals or just snacked out of necessity.
- She attributes her consumption to “emotional eating” trying to numb out “grief, anger, and overwhelm.”
She wants to feel better and admits she is “going to need a lot of support in the process” because of her low energy and lack of motivation.
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Question 1 of 7
1. Question
15 point(s)Prompt:
Please review Case Study and associated lab work and answer the following as best as you are able. We recommend opening the ‘Case Study in a separate tab so it can be easily referenced while you complete these questions.
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What kinds of initial tests would you want to order for this woman to determine what is going on with her energy? Please provide specific tests, labs if possible, and your rationale for ordering.
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Question 2 of 7
2. Question
15 point(s)- What tests would you order to find out this woman’s current blood sugar as well as her blood sugar history over the past 6 months. Is there anything you would want to do daily basis to determine how her blood sugar is responding to her diet?
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Question 3 of 7
3. Question
20 point(s)- Assuming this woman has low morning cortisol and then a cortisol spike that lasts into the evening, what supplements would you recommend to this woman to support her adrenals, promote sound sleep, and get her HPA balanced again? Please provide information about specific supplements, dosage, frequency, and rationale for including them in her treatment plan.
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Question 4 of 7
4. Question
10 point(s)- What lifestyle advice would you give to this woman to help her let go of her process with her deceased brother? Are there any food or supplement recommendations you have for this woman to help stabilize/ lift her mood? If so, which?
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Question 5 of 7
5. Question
10 point(s)- What lifestyle changes would you recommend to this woman to support a consistent wake/ sleep schedule?
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Question 6 of 7
6. Question
20 point(s)- How are you going to make sure this woman stays on track and engaged in her treatment plan and lifestyle recommendations?
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Question 7 of 7
7. Question
10 point(s)- Is there any point in which you would feel compelled to refer this woman out? If so, when, and to whom would you refer her?
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