30/4/22 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common lung cancer in:
- smokers
- non-smokers
A
Smokers = squamous
Non-smokers = adenocarcinoma
2
Q
Briefly explain LFTS and in which circumstances you would have a raised UCB/mixed/CB state?
A
LFTS
GGT and ALP = blockage in the biliary tract
AFT and AST = hepatocellular damage
UCB = pre-hepatic Mixed = hepatic CB = post-hepatic
3
Q
Painless jaundice = ?
A
Pancreatic cancer
4
Q
What bone condition can cause a rise in ALP?
A
Paget’s disease
5
Q
U waves are present with what electrolyte abnormality?
A
Hypokalaemia
6
Q
What is more common a primary parathyroid adenoma or parathyroid hyperplasia?
A
Primary parathyroid adenoma
