Biochemistry Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three main signs of congestive heart failure
A
Increased JVP
SOB
Peripheral oedema
2
Q
How does furosemide work?
A
Increases urea excretion and sodium (water follows salt)
3
Q
As eGFR decreases what increases
A
Creatinine and urea
4
Q
What makes albumin a crap marked
A
Half life three weeks
5
Q
What’s better than albumin at measuring clotting?
A
PT (more suitable in acute scenarios)
6
Q
What is all phos found in
A
Bone placenta liver small intestine
7
Q
Why is alk phos raised in kids
A
Due to high osteoblasts activity
