Clinical Example: Polyuria In Diabtetes Mellitus Flashcards
1
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Define polyruia.
Which diabetes cause it?
What are the two types of diabetes?
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2
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There are two types of diabetes mellitus, what defines the two separately? What are they BOTH characterized by? (Know the name and what it means)
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4
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What is the equation of Renal Handling?
How much glucose is filtered vs reabsorbed?
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5
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Where does glucose reabsorption occur?
What cotransporter is responsible for 90% of glucose reabsorption? How does it work?
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6
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Define renal threshold
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8
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What drug is great at treating type 2 diabetes mellitus?
How is it taken?
How does it help?
What other benefits does it have?
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