4/29/21 Flashcards
1
Q
Diet approach for calcium oxalate stones
A
Normal Calcium
Decreased salt
Decreased animal proteins
2
Q
At what fetal gestation can you start NST?
A
30 wks
3
Q
Why are NSTs inaccurate prior to 30 wks gestation
A
immature central nervous system
- higher baseline HR
- decreased baseline variability
4
Q
When does an asymptomatic AAA need surgical repair
A
> = 5.5 cm
5
Q
Algorithm approach for anemia
A
Low Hgb/Hct - What is the MCV? < 80 -- microcytic 80-100 -- normocytic >100 -- macrocytic
6
Q
Types of microcytic anemia (MCV < 80) and testing
A
iron deficiency anemia – iron studies
thalassemia – hemoglobin electropheresis
7
Q
Types of normocytic anemia (MCV 80-100) and testing
A
iron deficiency - iron studies B12 and folate deficiency drug induced infection liver disease hemolysis hypothyroidism -- check reticulocyte count --CMP
8
Q
Types of microcytic anemia (MCV > 100) and testing
A
B12 and folate def drug induced liver disease and alcohol use hypothyroidism high reticulocyte count
